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Summer Gathering: Siberians and Their Traditions

Bolsherechye (Omsk Region)
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The gastronomic journey “Taste of Sletye” kicks off early Saturday morning
Districts of Omsk Region showcase traditional Siberian cuisine
…and fresh birch sap
A spinner from Serebryanoye shares the secrets of an old craft
You’ll want to try everything: pastries and drinks alike
The Omsk Region village of Chebakly represents friendly Yakutia
Those who’ve finished tasting are welcomed by the “Ancient Siberia” open‑air museum
It offers not only cozy spots to relax…
…but also several festival venues!
These craftswomen seem to have perfectly divided the roles
Sometimes it’s convenient to go over the entire panel with an accent color without changing the brush
The process goes hand in hand with discussions at every stage of painting
Still, each creative group has its own color palette
Such a door would look great in a contemporary design interior
By the way, the character’s beard appeared thanks to a tip from the audience!
Birds make a wonderful addition to traditional Ural‑Siberian painting
Finally, it’s possible to take in the whole piece at once
The calligraphic wish fits perfectly into the floral ornament
For the first time at “Sletye”, the carpet weaving contest “Spun and Laid” is taking place
Modern looms are used — crafted to mirror the design of traditional ones
The craftswomen represent Tyumen, Tara, Bolsherechye, and Krestiki
Tyumen preserves the history of Siberian carpet weaving and keeps the craft alive
The rug’s base consists of threads made from natural fibers
Each wool thread represents a single cell in the pattern
During this time, each weaver must create her part of the shared rug according to the pattern
Carpet weaving traditions here are passed down from generation to generation
On the tour, visitors can see a collection of rugs and try Chaldon cuisine
Clearly, as a place of power for craftsmen, artisans, and culinary experts
The historic houses at the “Ancient Siberia” museum are also open to visitors
There’s still a moment to spare before the next part of the packed festival program
The wedding procession travels along the village’s main street
And here he is, in the cart with his friends, ready to go get the bride
The matchmaker keeps the gate locked and isn’t quick to open it at the knock
The groom must show he’s truly determined to take the bride away
The groom’s best man is the key figure in the wedding rituals
The bride’s head is covered with a veil
The bride and groom are the day’s main heroes
The procession stops at the church
The wedding ceremony takes place: from this moment, they are husband and wife
The groom’s parents welcome the newlyweds
First, in a playful way, they determine who will be the real head of the family
As we can see, the newlywed wife has won that round!
The young woman’s hairstyle and headdress must change
They’re performed by the young female guests present
…and for the first time tie a headscarf around her as a married woman
The weather sets the mood for a truly memorable folk festival
With no doubt, the picturesque meadow is the perfect spot for this part of the festival program
By the way, in the old days, round dances often helped young people find their match
After such fast formations, a short break is welcome
According to the lyrics of some songs, pairs of young men and women step into the center
The festival goes on, creating a full sense of being transported to the century before last
This creates a real sense of unity with fellow locals and with the world at large
In a photo, the dynamics of this mass dance can be captured with a long exposure
“Untangling” is fun but quite tricky, especially if you’re doing it for the first time
Then the “untangled” groups line up into two neat rows
The whole concept worked well because there are about a hundred like‑minded people around
The next dance breaks up the monotony of the bows
Tired but happy, the participants take keepsake photos
Neither the young nor the adults are ready to call it a day just yet
How will we remember “Sletye”?

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