In this episode of ESC Volunteers Speaking, Noa — a volunteer from France — shares her first impressions of celebrating Orthodox Easter in Prilep, Macedonia. Noa experiences a variety of unique cultural traditions, from attending candlelit midnight church services to joyfully cracking eggs with her mentor’s family. She observes how these practices differ from Easter celebrations back home, noting not only the differences in customs but also the varying roles that religion plays in everyday life. Tune in for a heartfelt reflection on intercultural exchange, new beginnings, and the warmth of Macedonian hospitality.
