Locals wearing costumes rest as they walk from house to house and perform short plays during celebrations of the winter festival of Malanka in the village of Krasnoilsk, western Ukraine, 14 January 2016. 'Malanka'- or 'Old New Year Celebrations' is one of the most popular traditional festivals in Western Ukraine celebrated every year between the 13th and 14th of January, which is New Year's Eve in accordance with the old Julian calendar. During these two days of celebration, locals, young and old, wear traditional masks and carnival costumes and stroll from house to house singing carols, wishing households good luck, while at the same time playing pranks or performing short plays. (Photo by Roman Pilipey/EPA)
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