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Belarusian people take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. The ancient tradition, originating from pagan times, is usually marked with grand overnight festivities. On Kupala night, people sing and dance around campfires, believing it will purge them of their sins and make them healthier. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian people take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. The ancient tradition, originating from pagan times, is usually marked with grand overnight festivities. On Kupala night, people sing and dance around campfires, believing it will purge them of their sins and make them healthier. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)




Belarusian people take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian people take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)




Belarusian people take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian people take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)




Belarusian women and girls make wreaths and sing songs as they take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian women and girls make wreaths and sing songs as they take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)




Belarusian women and girls take a "selfie" before the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian women and girls take a "selfie" before the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)




Belarusian people take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian people take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)




Belarusian women dance as they take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian women dance as they take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)




Belarusian people dance as they take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian people dance as they take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)




Belarusian people take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian people take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)




Belarusian women and girls make wreaths as they take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian women and girls make wreaths as they take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)




Belarusian people take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian people take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)




Belarusian women and girls make wreaths as they take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian women and girls make wreaths as they take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)




Belarusian women and girls make wreaths as they take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)

Belarusian women and girls make wreaths as they take part in the Ivan Kupala festival near the town of Rakov, west of Minsk June 27, 2015. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)
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