It is proposed to add Ukrainian Easter egg decoration, the practice of preserving the kobzar-lyrist tradition, and the “white on white” embroidery technique to the list.
It is noted that Ukraine’s submission of three nominations to UNESCO’s lists, including in the midst of a full-scale war unleashed by Russia on February 24, 2022, in an attempt to destroy Ukrainian national identity, tradition, history, and uniqueness, highlights the intangible cultural heritage not only as a source of spirituality but also as the foundation of Ukrainian resilience.
The submission was initiated by the Museum of Pysanka (Easter egg) Painting in the city of Kolomyia (Ivano-Frankivsk region), the National Union of Folk Art Masters of Ukraine, the Congress of Ukrainians in Estonia, and the Ukrainian Center in Tallinn.
Ukraine has been a member of UNESCO since May 12, 1954.
The list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Ukraine includes eight entries, which is approximately 0.69% of the total number of World Heritage sites.
