Kolyady is a holiday with deep roots: it originated in pagan times, was later adopted into Christian tradition, and is celebrated between Christmas and Epiphany. During Kolyady, Mogilev District welcomes visitors not only from across Belarus but also from abroad. People gather at the Seraya Sheika [Grey Neck’ farmstay to celebrate the holiday and connect with the ancient tradition. Over the New Year holidays, the farmstay hosted about 25 tourist groups, roughly 300 people, and receives over 2,000 visitors a year. They come especially for Maslenitsa, Kupala Night, the Bread Festival, and, of course, Kolyady. The holidays celebrated in Polykovichi are filled with warmth and coziness, drawing visitors with Belarusian cuisine - potato pancakes (draniki), blood sausage, homemade sausage, and cured pork fat (salo), as well as folklore: songs, rituals, and workshops. A dedicated program is prepared for each event.
