A splashing time in Ukraine

Ukrainians pouring water on each other in the western city of Lvivyesterday. The custom of pouring water is an ancient spring cleansing rite that takes place on Easter Monday.
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Apr 30, 2019, 05:00 AM
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Apr 30, 2019, 05:00 AM

Ukrainians pouring water on each other in the western city of Lviv yesterday. The custom of pouring water is an ancient spring cleansing rite that takes place on Easter Monday.

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