In Mizhhirya district, flocks were sent off to the meadow

After a two-year hiatus, the traditional festival "Send-off of sheep up the mountains" took place in Mizhhirya district on Sunday, May 29.

The celebrations began in the center of Mizhhirya with a festive procession to the music of folk musicians accompanied by dancers. The main event took place on the Synevyr pass in the Kamyanka tract.

The festival was opened by the head of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration Hennadiy Moskal. He wished shepherds a good summer, to come back with delicious cheese.
The best sheep farmers of the region received from the head of the region awards for good work. 

During the festival, everyone could enjoy shepherd delicacies and take part in the competition for cooking of cheese and vurda. Guests were entertained with dances, interesting competitions, performances of folk musicians and best amateur groups of the region.
 The shepherds and animals will return only with the first autumn frosts.