Ukraine seeks UNESCO recognition for Generous Evening customs
The Generous Evening, a Ukrainian New Year tradition, includes festive meals, carols, and rituals symbolizing prosperity and renewal.
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The Soviets tried to steal Christmas. Ukrainians are taking it back
Each winter, Soviet authorities fought a war against Christmas. They lost to wheat berries, poppy seeds, and grandmothers who wouldn't forget.
Record Ukrainian Easter amid Russian threat. PHOTO REPORT
Easter celebrations in Lviv served not only as a respite from the hardships of war but also as a powerful manifestation of the very Ukrainian identity that Russia seeks to erase.
Ukrainian chefs proclaim Manifesto to promote Ukrainian cuisine, food tourism
On February 7, 2022, prominent Ukrainian chefs and government officials announced the Ukrainian Cuisine Manifesto, which aims at…
Hutsuliya – the vivid colours of Ukraine’s Carpathian mountaineers (Photos)
The Hutsuls, their lands and traditions have inspired many literary masterpieces. Carpathian regions inhabited by the Hutsuls have…
Explore Ukrainian traditional culture with interactive site “Authentic Ukraine”
Intangible Cultural Heritage, as defined by UNESCO, is transmitted and perceived by living people, so it remains alive…
Traditional Hutsul wedding in the Carpathians (photo report)
The wedding lasted two days although in many villages celebrations continue for three full days. On Saturday, the…
Wild-honey farmers of Polissya: People of the forest
“Bortnytstvo” (wild-honey farming) was especially developed in regions situated within the Irpin, Sluch and Pripyat Rivers. The forests…
How to make your own Ukrainian pysanka Easter egg
For Easter, Ukrainians make pysanky - Easter eggs decorated in the batik method. It’s a tradition that goes back to…