Vesnianky

Vesnianky

Vesnianky ( _uk. Becнянки; also referred to as Hahilky, Hayilky, Hayivky, Yahilky, or Rohulky) are spring dances performed in the lands of present-day Ukraine which have been performed for thousands of years. While they pre-date Christianity, Christian missionaries altered many of the dances by incorporating Christian themes into the songs and poetry which accompany the dancing.

ee also

*Khorovod
*Ukrainian dance


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