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Girdled with Mugwort. On Herbs and the Customs of Midsummer Night

took place · 14 Jun 2026

Ethnographic Museum in Toruń, Poland

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Girdled with Mugwort. On Herbs and the Customs of Midsummer Night — Ethnographic Museum in Toruń, Toruń
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A meeting with ethnobotanist and herbalist Dr. Sara Orzechowska dedicated to plants in folklore, ritual practices, and the beliefs of ancient generations. The main theme will be plant species particularly associated with the summer solstice — Midsummer Night, Sobótka, and St. John's Night.

The conversation will explore the cultural significance of the weeds surrounding us and their role in ancient celebrations.