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Photographic expedition to Hantsavichy (Khatsinavichy) and Pinsk (Dabraslauka, Lyshcha, Zapol’lje, Pinsk, Pinkavichy, Kupjatsichy, Haradzishcha, Vylazy, Parakhonsk, Soshna, Kamjen’, Pahost-Zaharodski) Districts with Anton Astapovich, Chairman of the Belarusian Association for the Preservation of Cultural and Historical Monuments (БДТАПГК). Part III/VIII:  Pinsk.  This city of 140,000 has a splendid set of architectural monuments, not only buildings of… Continue reading Photos of the Day for April 24, 2016

Photographic expedition to Hantsavichy (Khatsinavichy) and Pinsk (Dabraslauka, Lyshcha, Zapol’lje, Pinsk, Pinkavichy, Kupjatsichy, Haradzishcha, Vylazy, Parakhonsk, Soshna, Kamjen’, Pahost-Zaharodski) Districts with Anton Astapovich, Chairman of the Belarusian Association for the Preservation of Cultural and Historical Monuments (БДТАПГК). Part II/VIII:  Dabraslauka and Lyshcha Фотаэкспедыцыя з Антонам Астаповічам, старшыням Беларускага дабраахвотнага таварыства аховы помнікаў гісторыі й культуры… Continue reading Photos of the Day for April 23, 2016

Photographic expedition to Hantsavichy (Khatynichy) and Pinsk (Dabraslauka, Lyshcha, Zapol’lje, Pinsk, Pinkavichy, Kupjatsichy, Haradzishcha, Vylazy, Parakhonsk, Soshna, Kamjen’, Pahost-Zaharodski) Districts with Anton Astapovich, Chairman of the Belarusian Association for the Preservation of Cultural and Historical Monuments (БДТАПГК). Part I/VIII:  Cemetery in Khatynichy.  Inspired by Mikhas and Dzjanis Ramaniuk’s outstanding book “Belarusian Folk Crosses” (“Беларускія народныя… Continue reading Photos of the Day for April 22, 2016

Easter morning mass, Roman Catholic church of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Iuje 2016.  Велікодная сьвятая Імша, касьцёл Сьвятых апосталаў Пятра й Паўла, Іўе 2016 г.   Holy Communion.  Сьвятая Камунія.   Listening to Father Jan’s closing remarks at the end of the mass.  Пры заўвагах ксёндз-пробашча Яна на прыканцы сьвятой Імшы.

Easter morning procession, Roman Catholic parish of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Iuje 2016.  Early mornings are still chilly when western Easter falls at the end of March, as it did this year (March 27).  However, dawn opened up with bright sunshine, which added a special glow to the procession route. Велікодная працэсія, парафія Сьвятых… Continue reading Photos of the Day for April 20, 2016

Assembling the Easter morning procession, Roman Catholic church of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Iuje 2016.  Падрыхтоўка да велікоднай працэсіі, Іўе 2016 г.   Easter morning, Iuje 2016.  Раніцай на Вялікдзень. Іўе 2016 г.   Lining up for the procession.  Фарміраваьнье працэсіі, Іўе 2016 г.

Churches of Belarus (part CXLIV):  Roman Catholic church of the Apostles Peter and Paul, Iuje 2016. After a three-year gap, it was a great pleasure to return for the Holy Saturday blessing of Easter foods and for Easter Sunday to the vibrant parish of the Apostles Peter and Paul in Iuje. Касьцёлы Беларусі (частка CXLIV): … Continue reading Photos of the Day for April 18, 2016

The village of Tsjerablichy lost two of its beloved grannies in March, Nadzja Jaromich and (see photos of the day for yesterday, April 16) Katsjaryna Kardash. Nadzja Jaromich (1921) died March 18.  She carried herself with dignity, resilience, a shy smile and a calm and thoughtful gaze.  Condolences to her family and friends and to… Continue reading Nadzja Jaromich (1921-2016) / Бабуля Надзя Яроміч (1921-2016)

The village of Tsjerablichy lost two of its beloved grannies in March, Katsjaryna Kardash and (see photos of the day for tomorrow, April 17) Nadzja Jaromich. Katsjaryna Kardash (1921) died on March 6.  She always left a wonderful impression with her clear gaze, proper posture, industriousness, and combination of quiet, firm dignity and gentle wit. … Continue reading Katsjaryna Kardash (1921-2016) / Бабуля Кацярына Кардаш (1921-2016)

Iryna Ljashkjevich is a wonderful teacher, leader of the renowned children’s folklore ensemble “Z’hadka”, poet and local historian from Machul’ in the central Pripet area of Polesia.  In 2014, she invited me to photograph five generations of her family together, including her beloved grandparents Jan and Vol’ha.  Several days ago, Iryna sent the sad news… Continue reading Vol’ha Ljashkjevich / Бабуля Вольга Ляшкевіч