Author's Tour: "Scythian-Style Nowruz"

Since ancient times, the arrival of spring has marked the beginning of a new year. One of the oldest traditions is Nowruz—Persian for "New Day"—the astronomical New Year celebrated by millions worldwide.

Two and a half millennia ago, the Scythians celebrated their New Year in spring, coinciding with the equinox. This was a sacred time of awakening, honored through rituals involving legendary "golden gifts" that, according to Herodotus, fell from the sky: a plow, a yoke, an axe, and a bowl.

During this exclusive tour, we will explore:

• The true meaning of the "sacred gifts."

• The mystical symbolism of the guardian’s sleep and death.

• The secrets of ancient ceremonial attire.

• The rituals performed to ensure prosperity and happiness in the coming year.

The journey into Scythian traditions will be led by Yurii Polidovych, a renowned Scythology expert and head of the research department at the Treasury of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine.

• Date & Time: Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM

• Location: The Treasury of the NMHU (Lavra grounds, Bldg 12), 9 Ivan Mazepa St.

• Price: 250 UAH (150 UAH for students/seniors)

• Registration: (044) 280 13 96 or +38 (093) 619 70 29 (Viber/Telegram)