Russian Holiday Maslenitsa
26.02.2017
On February 26th, the Golden Dragon celebrated the Russian Holiday Maslenitsa.
Maslenitsa is traditionally celebrated to mark the end of the harsh Russian Winter. It is a week-long festival of pancakes and parties, taking place in the seven days before lent. Russians expertly gather for fun and food, and we enjoy sweet and savory "blinis" (Russian Pancakes) all week as the official flavor of Maslenitsa.
Winter in Los Angeles is certainly different from Winter in Moscow--a little more sun, a few less snowballs, and no dangerous icicles falling from the buildings--but our heritage, the coming of Spring, and delicious Blinis will always be worthy of celebration.
Los Angeles is a melting pot, and our party was a great time for Russians and Non-Russians alike. Dmitry led games for the many children in attendance--highlighted by a tug-of-war and a drawing competition. Adults enjoyed the show, the tea, and delicious fresh made Blinis.
Maslenitsa is traditionally celebrated to mark the end of the harsh Russian Winter. It is a week-long festival of pancakes and parties, taking place in the seven days before lent. Russians expertly gather for fun and food, and we enjoy sweet and savory "blinis" (Russian Pancakes) all week as the official flavor of Maslenitsa.
Winter in Los Angeles is certainly different from Winter in Moscow--a little more sun, a few less snowballs, and no dangerous icicles falling from the buildings--but our heritage, the coming of Spring, and delicious Blinis will always be worthy of celebration.
Los Angeles is a melting pot, and our party was a great time for Russians and Non-Russians alike. Dmitry led games for the many children in attendance--highlighted by a tug-of-war and a drawing competition. Adults enjoyed the show, the tea, and delicious fresh made Blinis.