Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. This unique rite originated from the 18th century, and now takes place only in this village marking the New Year, according to the Julian calendar, on January 13. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)





Belarussian villagers perform during a celebration of the "Tsary" rite in the village of Semezhevo, Belarus January 13, 2016. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)