Hi everyone! We are sharing with you the fascinating and learning story of different Ukrainian wedding customs and traditions. And today it is the turn of one of the most touching and really amazing rites – the removal of veil.
Though rites and customs are the links between centuries and generations, today the Ukrainian marriage ceremony is the mix of ancient rites and modern trends, the unique combination of Western wedding practice and Eastern customs and traditions. » Read more..
The main and the long-awaited holiday is celebrated today in Ukraine, one of the biggest and most important not only state, but also human holiday. Today is Independence Day in Ukraine. All Ukrainian citizens celebrate this crazy awaited holiday to declare the independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The Supreme Council of the Ukrainian Soviet Republic adopted the Act of Independence of Ukraine 22 years ago, that is considered to be the date of formation of the state of Ukraine. Up to 1991, Ukraine was the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (second after Russia, so- called U.S.S.R.).
The Ukrainian customs and traditions are undoubtedly very spectacular and impressive. One of such traditions is wearing the wreath, the vinok in Ukrainian. It is the essential component of modern folk or even wedding dressing, the last modern trend. But it rooted in ancient, pre-Christian times, when its wearing had the significant own meaning and served as the status marker of the girl. » Read more..
It is the union of two beloved hearts, which beat as one. It binds soul to soul with but a single thought. Yes, the wedding! Actually, a wedding that takes place in Ukraine involves different traditional ceremonies and rites. All weddings should reflect the personality and character of the groom and bride, but the customs and traditions exist. And next comes about one of the most ancient wedding ritual things. It’s all about korovai, traditional wedding bread.
If you would like to know better either your gorgeous Ukrainian lady or the culture and traditions of her native country, actually, there is nothing better than to come up with foods. It’s the cornerstone of the culture, the very primal stuff of the human understanding. You are what you eat, you know it. So, for achieving the set task, first ask yourself, what Ukraine traditional foods do you know? And if there should be not an unqualified answer, well, it could probably be useful to inform.
“Coffee smells like freshly ground heaven”
Jesse Jane Addams
Have you already got used to a hot cup of coffee? But what should we do with it when it is extremely hot outside? The decision is iced coffee. And it is not an ordinary cup of coffee filled with ice. If we do that the flavor becomes diluted and the coffee won’t be so cold as it has to be. We will now see how to make iced coffee perfectly! But you have to be patient, it is not as fast as usual coffee 😉 » Read more..
Hi, today is weekend yet and it’s time to entertain again! We continue our brief outline about Crimean sightseeing and activities and today let’s learn more about the Crimean oldest wineries. The sight of this would drive a real connoisseur of fine wines really wild! It’s not vinegary stuff, it’s a real treasure!
Hi and greetings to you all! Today we offer you the first of a series of articles “Funny Ukraine”. Ukraine is a country rich not only for either beauty of nature or beauty of wonderful Ukrainian brides, but also in cultural and historical events. We think you’re going to find these facts curious and get an interesting learning experience. And so take the open road!
Ukraine is proud not only of its magnificent beauty of nature, beautiful Ukrainian ladies, great traditions and customs, but also of its musical heritage. The history of Ukrainian music has ancient roots and traces to the medieval tradition of dumy and byliny (narrative epic and heroic poems). Several Ukrainian folk songs are famous in the world. Would you know more about it?
Have you ever thought about the simple things of everyday life, their history and origin? It’s interesting that when something is so ingrained a part of your life and has been around, we rarely think of it as something that had to be created. Traffic lights, for example. You see it every day; you use it every part of the day, but have you ever wondered why are traffic lights Red, Yellow and Green? Who and when invented the first traffic system? Well, if it is so, you are on the right way. Today is the International Day of the traffic light and you have a very good bet to learn about all these things