14 Fascinating Summer Solstice Traditions Around the Globe

[Jovialis]

Pretty interesting descriptions about various summer time celebrations throughout Europe, and the world.

https://www.rd.com/culture/fascinating-summer-solstice-traditions-around-globe/

 

[Angela]

In Italy it's celebrated as the Feast of St. John the Baptist with processions, blessings and benedictions at the sea for cities like Genova, and then at night huge fireworks displays and bonfires. I have to say I'm a ****** for both. Something very primal about watching a huge bonfire burn on a summer night.

Firenze-Fireworks finale:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOJP3A6fcC0

Falo at Genova:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFaJaMMnDWA

 

[gidai]

Romanian millenary traditions:
Călușul https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Călușari
Sânziene https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sânziană

Călușarii Ritualic dance, Olt county. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Xxr0xYgsI
I think, profesional dancers here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM7lTvNWH8o

Celebration of fertility. Sânziene tradition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHQE7GuO3y0