Tags: Genre, Music Genre, Topical Concept.
Vesnianky (Ukrainian: Becнянки; also referred to as Hahilky Hayilky Hayivky Yahilky or Rohulky) are spring dances performed in the lands of present-day Ukraine which have been performed for thousands of years.[citation needed] While they pre-date Christianity Christian missionaries altered many of the dances by incorporating Christian themes into the songs and poetry which accompany the dancing.