Every year on January 19th in Kyiv, Ukraine, thousands of people gather along the banks and on top of the frozen Dnieper river to find a cross-shaped hole cut out of the ice. Moments later, many of those same people will be peeling off their clothes, layer by layer… and then dunking themselves in the icy waters.

The Orthodox Epiphany holiday is one of the most significant holidays in the Christian Orthodox tradition, celebrating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. For many, it is celebrated with a special meal, but this cold dip has come back to the forefront in the last couple of decades. For some, this is an event of religious significance, following in the footsteps and reenacting an event from their faith. For others, it’s a tradition that has more to do with sharing an experience with friends, and what are seen as the potential health benefits.


First Printing
32 pages / A5 size / 26 images
Full Color, Silk paper, Matte laminated cover
100lb pages with 100lb cover

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