According to Ukrainian folk tales, Kyiv, boasts up to three sanctioned witch gathering places. They partake the name Lysa Hora.
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Weaving with handcrafted looms is still used in some regions of the country, including Krupove, located in Rivne Oblast
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Unlike numerous societies around the world, Ukrainians wear marriage rings on the right hand not the left
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“O Sole Mio” the world-famous song was composed in the country
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Ukrainian romanticism started developing in the 1830s. Romanticist minstrel-painter Taras Shevchenko played a central part in this regard
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Commemorated on June, 23rd, Ivana Kupala Day is one of Ukraine’s most delightful traditional fests. Boys and girls join hands in dyads and jump over a fire in a sanctification ritual
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Vyshyvanka is the Ukrainian national costume. It's decorated with cosmetic hand-woven embroidery featuring flowery detail
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Kyiv, is extensively regarded as the country’s spiritual capital. Pilgrims regularly travel long distances to visit this place
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The popular Easter egg tradition began in Ukraine. Firstly, the eggs were patterned using wax and color. The wax was ultimately removed leaving an emotional pattern with dashing colors
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The world’s longest musical instrument also originates from Ukraine. The pipe piece is aptly named Trembita