“KRASNAYA GORKA”
Spring Celebration at Fort Ross
( Красная Горка) means
The Red Hill or Beautiful Hill
April 10th, 2010
Saturday 12:30 t0 4:30
12:30 Presentation about the traditions of the
Commemoration of Ancestors
At various times - song and dance with be shared.
Russian egg dying and workshop
The Fort Compound and Visitor Center are open 10:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Join in our circle dances, songs, games and baking this Spring afternoon
after learning about the traditions of the Commemoration of Ancestors and
the Praising of Spring, the future harvest, and Life itself!
The celebration traditionally took place on the hills where snow melted away a little bit with the growth of green grass beneath. The hill was called Red Hill, Beautiful Hill, or also called Holy Hill. Newly married couples celebrated and were honored especially in tune with the spring mood and future harvest and a future life.
Contemporary Roditelskiy Den' comes two days later - it is Tuesday. Nevertheless, people come to cemeteries on that Sunday simply because they work during the week.
For more information, contact Hank Birnbaum or Robin Joy at:
Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Highway One, Jenner, CA 95450
Tel. (707) 847-4777, Fax (707) 847-4777, E-Mail: frinterp@parks.ca.gov
www.fortrossstatepark.org