Yesterday's post I shared was only about my Sabantuy celebration feelings, but I didn't share anything about my bike ride and skipped some interesting moments. Of course, I didn't miss my bike ride even though it was the Sabantuy celebration. So, in the evening, around 7 PM, I rode across the forest trail and was a bit surprised by what I saw during my ride since some obstacles had been destroyed and removed by an impatient person, so everyone who uses this trail could enjoy riding through the forest. But that enjoyable riding didn't last long. Today, when I hoped to ride the same route, all the obstacles had been restored, and some of them were quite hilarious.
About my experience with the Sabantuy celebration, I can't say anything special or something interesting. It was just a sunny and warm day, which I hadn't noticed in the last few days. However, today's weather provided a good opportunity to celebrate this traditional holiday in comfortable conditions. So many people gathered outdoors, enjoying the festive atmosphere with traditional and modern music and games. For me, it was a chance to spend some time outside and enjoy the warm weather.
The whole day I spent at my relatives' home and did nothing special. I just talked with them about random topics and joked with my cousins, nephews, and sisters for no particular reason. But it was much more fun to spend my time there than stay at home behind a laptop. Of course, it wasn't a spontaneous visit; I had been invited a few days earlier to celebrate our national holiday, "Sabantuy."
Usually, Tatars celebrate it after successfully finishing the sowing season. In recent years, it has taken place during the first week of June, and during the celebration, everyone can either participate in or watch interesting contests for both kids and adults. Also, the main competition is Tatar-style wrestling, "Köräş," which continues throughout the event.