Vyshyvanka Day is a great occasion to get acquainted with the cultural traditions of Ukraine, learn more about folk art and meet craftsmen. Find out where to go to truly feel this atmosphere, enjoy the uniqueness of Ukrainian culture and try your hand at a traditional craft

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Ukrainians celebrate Vyshyvanka Day every year on the third Thursday of May. It was unofficially started by students of Chernivtsi National University in 2006, but it is currently a real all-Ukrainian holiday. On this day, many Ukrainians wear an embroidered jacket to work, study or go for a walk. In this way, people preserve the ancient traditions of creating and wearing embroidered clothes.

In general, Vyshyvanka Day is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the cultural traditions of Ukraine, learn more about folk art and meet the masters.

All this can be done during a trip to Ivano-Frankivsk region - the cradle of Ukrainian culture. Therefore, take your best embroidery and let's go on a fabulous journey.

Folk crafts of Ivano-Frankivsk region

The first stop during our fantastic adventure will be Kosiv - the cradle of Ukrainian culture and one of the most interesting tourist sites in the Carpathians. Local residents are so talented that a large number of folk crafts have been developed in the city since ancient times - carving, embroidery, carpet weaving, fur weaving, muslin farming, bone and wood carving, pottery and many others.

The main pearl of the region is recognized as the famous greenish Kosovo ceramics, which in 2019 even entered the list of intangible heritage of UNESCO.

It is important that local residents preserve ancient traditions even in our time, and on holidays there is a truly special atmosphere. In the capital of folk art of the Hutsul region, you will get to know generations of craftsmen and even try to learn one of the folk crafts.

After a cup of Carpathian tea and interesting stories, let's move on, because the next stop is Yavoriv - a unique Hutsul village with ancient and glorious artistic traditions, where the best folk masters of bed-making, wood carving and embroidery live.

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Lyzhnyk (warm blanket) as a woolen product is currently a unique phenomenon of traditional culture within Ukraine. It symbolizes health, beauty and wealth. Also, a bed is the best gift for a wedding.

Traditionally, in Yavorov, every girl learns the secrets of the bed-making craft from her relatives from childhood. And only during our journey the craftswoman will share some of them.

To commemorate the trip, you can buy warm woolen clothes, special pillows and other unique souvenirs here.

Also, while traveling in the Frankiv region, it is worth visiting an eco-farm, where you can see the entire process of goat cheese production and taste it.

The owner will treat you to tea, bread and homemade kulesh with crackers. A wonderful end to the festive day!

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Ivano-Frankivsk is a place of cultural power of Ukraine

Cultural traditions of Ukraine are preserved in Ivano-Frankivsk - a city with a special atmosphere.

Modern Ivano-Frankivsk - in the past Stanislaviv - was founded as a fortress city according to the plan of the "ideal city", known since the Renaissance. However, there were only three such cities in Ukraine, because they had to be built "from scratch" on a flat site or simply on an empty site. Stanislavov's architects were Francois Corassini and his successor, Carlo Benoe.

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Get acquainted with the sights of all periods of the history of Ivano-Frankivsk and explore local traditions during an interesting walk. Also visit one of the cozy restaurants in Frankivsk to enjoy local cuisine. And Ivano-Frankivsk is very beautiful, so here you can have plenty of walks and enjoy your vacation.

Ukraine is rich in places where you can get acquainted with unique cultural traditions. And our managers can help you choose the best option for a family trip or a short trip with friends. You can contact a Visit Ukraine specialist through a convenient messenger (Telegram | WhatsApp).