Khakassia recently celebrated Tun Pairam, an ancient holiday marking the first big milk yield of the year, when herders move their cattle from winter pastures to green summer pastures.
© Photo : Marina AlekhinaKhakassia recently celebrated Tun Pairam, an ancient holiday marking the first big milk yield of the year, when herders move their cattle from winter pastures to green summer pastures.
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© Photo : Marina Alekhina
Khakassia recently celebrated Tun Pairam, an ancient holiday marking the first big milk yield of the year, when herders move their cattle from winter pastures to green summer pastures.
© Photo : Marina AlekhinaRegional head Viktor Zimin in traditional folk dress at Tun Pairam.
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Regional head Viktor Zimin in traditional folk dress at Tun Pairam.
© Photo : Marina AlekhinaThe holiday is a time for colorful performances.
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The holiday is a time for colorful performances.
© Photo : Marina AlekhinaYouth groups performing during Tun Pairam.
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Youth groups performing during Tun Pairam.
© Photo : Marina AlekhinaThe first Crafts Lady Fair at Tun Pairam featuring female artisans from the Krasnoyarsk Territory, Tuva, Altai, Gornaya Shoriya and Khakassia.
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The first Crafts Lady Fair at Tun Pairam featuring female artisans from the Krasnoyarsk Territory, Tuva, Altai, Gornaya Shoriya and Khakassia.
© Photo : Marina AlekhinaWooden crafts on display at the fair.
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Wooden crafts on display at the fair.
© Photo : Marina AlekhinaMore crafts, including homemade dolls, shaman drums and many other gifts.
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More crafts, including homemade dolls, shaman drums and many other gifts.
© Photo : Marina AlekhinaAlso for the first time, the clothing designers’ festival Podium Ethno, featuring traditional clothing from Khakassia and Altai, was held as part of the Tun Pairam celebration.
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Also for the first time, the clothing designers’ festival Podium Ethno, featuring traditional clothing from Khakassia and Altai, was held as part of the Tun Pairam celebration.
© Photo : Marina AlekhinaAnd, of course, no Tun Pairam is complete without airan, a fermented horse milk beverage.
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And, of course, no Tun Pairam is complete without airan, a fermented horse milk beverage.