CHERNIVTSI REGION, Ukraine
People celebrate Malanka holiday in Chernivtsi region
Boys, dressed in costumes of a bear and a gypsy, pose for a picture while visiting local houses during the celebrations for Malanka holiday in the village of Krasnoilsk in Chernivtsi region, Ukraine, January 13, 2016. Malanka traditional holiday is more popular in western regions of the country and is also known as Old New Year celebrated on January 13 and 14 - St. Basil and St. Melania's Day according to old Julian calendar. During the celebrations youngsters and adults wear traditional, carnival costumes, masks and visit local houses while singing carols, playing pranks or performing short plays. Picture taken January 13, 2016. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko