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Ukrainian wreath (Ukrainian: вінок, vinók), or Vinok, is a type of wreath which, in traditional Ukrainian culture, is worn by girls and young unmarried women. The wreath may be part of a tradition dating back to the old East Slavic customs that predate the Christianization of Rus.
Vinok, or the wreath, is the third national symbol of Ukraine. Flower crowns were worn by unmarried women and brides during the wedding, but the symbolic meaning of the wreath is wider: vinok is an ancient pagan talisman, it is used in the winter holiday season divination and other rituals.
Wreath Rushnyk. Wreath is the symbol of life, destiny, life strength; symbol of virginity. Wreath is also a symbol of excellence. Ukrainian embroidered cloth (Rushnyk) The cloth band itself has a bright symbolic meaning of the way, destiny, protection. And when this band also has woven or embroidered signs-amulets its protective power grows.
The wreath was a mandatory attribute of the amusements. It was made before the holiday from wild herbs and flowers. The ritual use of the Kupala wreath is also related to the magical understanding of its shape, which brings it closer to other round and perforated objects (ring, hoop, loaf, etc.).
Ivan Kupala Day – On the eve of the celebration of Ivan Kupala Day village folks would roam through the forests in search of paporot flower, an elusive and magical flower that brings great wealth. Unmarried women, wearing a Ukrainian wreath , would be the first to enter the forest.
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Wax wedding head wreath (or wax vinok; Ukrainian: восковий вінок) is a traditional bride's decoration that was widespread in Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine from the end of the 19th century to the end of the 1980s.
Coat of arms of Ukraine [2] Emblem of Ukraine. Official. The lone emblem featured on it is the tryzub (meaning "trident"), a state sigil of the Kyivan Rus from the 10th century A.D., [3] believed to originally represent the Holy Trinity, possibly adapted from symbolism of a falcon. [4] Flag with coat of arms. Flag with coat of arms of Ukraine [1]
Vyshyvanka. Vasily Tropinin, Lady from Podolia, before 1821. A woman in vyshyvanka. Basic structure of garment. Vyshyvanka ( Ukrainian: вишива́нка [ʋɪʃɪˈʋɑnkɐ] or виши́ванка [ʋɪˈʃɪʋɐnkɐ]; [1] Belarusian: вышыванка, romanized : vyšyvánka) is a casual name for the embroidered shirt in Ukrainian [2 ...
Culture of Ukraine. Ukrainian culture is composed of the material and spiritual values of the Ukrainian people that has formed throughout the history of Ukraine. Strong family values and religion, alongside the traditions of Ukrainian embroidery and folk music are integral aspects of the country’s culture.
24 August 2024. ( 2024-08-24) Frequency. Annual. Independence Day of Ukraine ( Ukrainian: День Незалежності України, romanized : Den' Nezaležnosti Ukrajiny) is a state holiday in modern Ukraine, [nb 1] celebrated on 24 August [3] in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence of 1991.