Embroidered pride: highlights from Vyshyvanka Day celebrations

The Vyshyvanka Day celebration has become a good, valuable, and integral tradition among modern Ukrainians. So, every third Thursday of May, everyone who wants to participate in the festive events or demonstrate their favorite national clothes joins large-scale actions throughout the country and beyond. The celebration does not imply any obligatory events. The very idea […]

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From ceremonial bread to popular delicacy: The story of medivnyk and its significance in Ukrainian culture

Do you have a sweet tooth and love trying unique delicacies? Then you won’t want to miss this fascinating article about the “medivnyk,” a honey cake that is the centerpiece of a one-of-a-kind wedding tradition in Ukraine’s Velykyi Bychkiv village. You’ll learn about the symbolism behind the cake’s intricate decorations, how it is baked, and […]

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