May 31st
Well Opening Day
Opening, pouring or filtering wells is a Czech folk custom, the purpose of which is to end the dry season and summon rain.
Girls used to pray for clean water and a good harvest during this holiday, which was concluded with dancing and music. The ritual was performed during the second half of spring until St. John's Night. The tradition of visiting and cleaning the wells dates back to at least 1697. The exact date of the revival of this ancient tradition is unknown, but water is still a vital element for everyone. Celebrate this joyful folk holiday in a similar spirit and take a trip to one of our forest wells, perhaps it needs cleaning. Who knows, maybe we will need the wells more than we are willing to admit in the future.
