What do you know about traditional Belarusian crafts?
The culture of handicraft in Belarus is a tradition going back centuries.
Weaving and embroidery are among the most famous traditional Belarusian crafts. Blue flax flowers decorate the coat of arms of Belarus. You can find a wide range of linen (made from flax) goods such as tablecloths, napkins, bedding curtains, clothes, amulet dolls, embroidered shirts, and towels.
Straw weaving is a tradition that goes back to a time when the grain was cut by hand. It was believed that “the spirit of the harvest” lived in the grain. In the past, people covered the roofs of their houses with straw and used straw to make clothes, footwear, hats, toys, and decorations. It was also used as bedding for domestic animals. Various figurines made from straw were not just toys but amulet-protectors.
Pottery has been a popular craft in different regions of Belarus since ancient times. Each artisan had his own secrets of making things from clay. Belarusian women knew that milk remained (оставалось /заставалася) fresh for longer in a ceramic jug, and dishes of national cuisine cooked in clay pots were incredibly tasty.
There was only some of belarusian crafts. In my opinion belarusian crafts are the most interesting and great.
What did our ancestors believe in?
In the past, people called an unexpected caller the most welcome visitor, as they believed God had sent him to their place. They also thought that God would punish the host who closed the door for a person in need. Hospitable Belarusians welcomed not only their relatives and neighbours but also strangers. There were different customs of receiving guests in different parts of Belarus but politeness and hospitality were common to all. A visitor was always invited to have a meal together with the hosts. After the meal, the hostess made a straw bed for the traveller and the host generously fed his horse with oat. They were sure that if they themselves got into such a situation, other people would treat them in the same way. Guests usually shared the latest news they had heard while travelling. In the past, people studied animals’ behaviour to know whether they should expect a visitor: a cat washing itself, a barking dog, a spider climbing down its web and a rooster singing on the gates were all signs of the arrival of a visitor.
Library is one of my favourite places. It’s a place where you can find lots of books on various subjects, magazines and sometimes old newspapers. If a library is well-stocked, it’s an asset to every school, college or university.
Our school also has a library, but it’s not large. When I have free time, I often visit it and look for interesting books to read. All books are kept and arranged properly, so it’s not difficult to find what you need. Besides, the librarians are always there to help you.
There are also some libraries in my neighbourhood. My favourite place is the library of Italian literature. I’m fond of Italian and I’ve been learning this language for several years. I know that attending this library is a good way to master my language skills. Apart from books in Italian, one can find other international literature in different languages, for example, in French or in English. The rooms of this library are light, spacious and well-equipped.
Nowadays, there is also a possibility to read books in electronic format. In my opinion, it’s one of the best and most interesting libraries in our area. Whenever I come here, there are different exhibitions of books, pictures, photos. Sometimes, there are also lessons for the little ones, where they can hear a fairy-tale, draw a dragon or make a castle.
I think that libraries are very important for people of any age. First of all, it’s the great means of education. Secondly, we can get lots of useful information there. And, finally, it just feels good to spend time in a place where nobody disturbs you when you’re reading.
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What do you know about traditional Belarusian crafts?
The culture of handicraft in Belarus is a tradition going back centuries.
Weaving and embroidery are among the most famous traditional Belarusian crafts. Blue flax flowers decorate the coat of arms of Belarus. You can find a wide range of linen (made from flax) goods such as tablecloths, napkins, bedding curtains, clothes, amulet dolls, embroidered shirts, and towels.
Straw weaving is a tradition that goes back to a time when the grain was cut by hand. It was believed that “the spirit of the harvest” lived in the grain. In the past, people covered the roofs of their houses with straw and used straw to make clothes, footwear, hats, toys, and decorations. It was also used as bedding for domestic animals. Various figurines made from straw were not just toys but amulet-protectors.
Pottery has been a popular craft in different regions of Belarus since ancient times. Each artisan had his own secrets of making things from clay. Belarusian women knew that milk remained (оставалось /заставалася) fresh for longer in a ceramic jug, and dishes of national cuisine cooked in clay pots were incredibly tasty.
There was only some of belarusian crafts. In my opinion belarusian crafts are the most interesting and great.
What did our ancestors believe in?
In the past, people called an unexpected caller the most welcome visitor, as they believed God had sent him to their place. They also thought that God would punish the host who closed the door for a person in need. Hospitable Belarusians welcomed not only their relatives and neighbours but also strangers. There were different customs of receiving guests in different parts of Belarus but politeness and hospitality were common to all. A visitor was always invited to have a meal together with the hosts. After the meal, the hostess made a straw bed for the traveller and the host generously fed his horse with oat. They were sure that if they themselves got into such a situation, other people would treat them in the same way. Guests usually shared the latest news they had heard while travelling. In the past, people studied animals’ behaviour to know whether they should expect a visitor: a cat washing itself, a barking dog, a spider climbing down its web and a rooster singing on the gates were all signs of the arrival of a visitor.
Library is one of my favourite places. It’s a place where you can find lots of books on various subjects, magazines and sometimes old newspapers. If a library is well-stocked, it’s an asset to every school, college or university.
Our school also has a library, but it’s not large. When I have free time, I often visit it and look for interesting books to read. All books are kept and arranged properly, so it’s not difficult to find what you need. Besides, the librarians are always there to help you.
There are also some libraries in my neighbourhood. My favourite place is the library of Italian literature. I’m fond of Italian and I’ve been learning this language for several years. I know that attending this library is a good way to master my language skills. Apart from books in Italian, one can find other international literature in different languages, for example, in French or in English. The rooms of this library are light, spacious and well-equipped.
Nowadays, there is also a possibility to read books in electronic format. In my opinion, it’s one of the best and most interesting libraries in our area. Whenever I come here, there are different exhibitions of books, pictures, photos. Sometimes, there are also lessons for the little ones, where they can hear a fairy-tale, draw a dragon or make a castle.
I think that libraries are very important for people of any age. First of all, it’s the great means of education. Secondly, we can get lots of useful information there. And, finally, it just feels good to spend time in a place where nobody disturbs you when you’re reading.
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