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Ukrainian traditions
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Meet the vertep, a baroque Ukrainian Christmas tradition revived amid Russia’s war
Despite Russia's attempts to erase Ukrainian identity, a unique 18th-century Ukrainian Christmas tradition has been revived amid the war.
Tapestry weaving through the eyes of artist Tetiana Vytiahlovska. Symbiosis of colour & texture
[editorial]The 11th From Lausanne to Beijing International Fiber Art Biennale opened online in mid-January, 2021. The exhibition is…
The wonderful world of Christmas as seen through the eyes of Ukrainian artists
Christmas is a special time of year throughout the world. For some, it means silent prayer, joyful meditation…
Polyphony Project: discovering the largest online archive of traditional Ukrainian songs
Journalist Kateryna Bachynska reports on the creation of the largest online archive of traditional Ukrainian songs – Polifoniya…
Easter celebrations in Ukraine at the turn of the 20th century (photo report)
These old photos, taken from open Internet sources, give us an idea of how Ukrainians celebrated Easter at…
Modernized past: how today’s Ukrainian culture combines tradition and modernity
In the 20th century, the Soviet regime was busy trying to erase this “national” element. The search of national…
A Look Into Ukraine’s World Famous Petrykivka Paintings
Valentyna Deka’s whole life revolves around Petrykivka paintings. Deka even got her family involved in this unique Ukrainian…
Ukrainians Remember their Heritage Through Traditional Clothing
They are dresses of different styles and colors. Our great-grandmothers wore them on weekdays and holidays. Experts say…