At the end of June somebody mentioned that Pidkamin’ was going to be on July 24-26, and immediately pleasant nostalgic reminiscences blocked our minds. We remembered going to that place two years ago. So, Pidkamin’ is a village in L’viv region and since 2007 also an ethnic festival. We were lucky to go there in 2007. At that time it was not very popular, however a budding fest. The associations I have with this place can be boiled down to: a folk music, a huge stone with all kinds of inscriptions, an ancient cathedral accompanied by an interesting monk-conducted guide tour, extraordinary people with rare hair-styles wearing different embroidery clothes, and, in general, the atmosphere of joy, freedom and youth. I shall not mention minor drawbacks connected with organization of the festival. They were forgotten as soon as a band “Komu vnyz” came on stage.
So, being tempted by the fact that this band would be participating in the festival this year, we had a great mind to go to Pidkamin’. As you know, a human being is apt to hesitate and have the second thoughts after making a decision. We were not an exception. I believe that our way to Pidkamin’ could be shown in the following chronological order:
July 22, Wednesday – 09:11 pm – after having a “glass of orange juice” on the Rynok square, we decide to go to Pidkmin’ on Saturday! Hurrah! Alea jacta est!
