A Trip Back in Time: Teens from the “SviTy” Center Visited the Ethnographic Site “Polissya Hut”

The trip of the teens from the “SviTy” Center to the ethnographic location “Polissya Hut” turned into a true journey through time. Participants learned about how Polissya families lived over 120 years ago — their traditions, daily life, and values.

But the excursion was more than just a lesson in history — the children enjoyed a rich program! The SviTy participants became heroes of an exciting quest featuring theatrical role-playing, rode a tubing hill, and savored signature “smikhuntsi” pancakes.

Such trips are more than just entertainment. They foster friendship, new connections, cultural immersion, and help build a deeper bond with one’s roots.