Per-Kaare Holdal
As Ukraine pursues membership in the European Union and NATO, Ukrainians are often surprised by how little many Westerners know about their country.
As Ukraine pursues membership in the European Union and NATO, Ukrainians are often surprised by how little many Westerners know about their country.
Traditional Ukrainian weddings take place in churches (in Ukrainian - Vinchannya). The bride is in white and the groom is in black. In the Ukrainian villages wedding celebrations are known to continue for days or even during the whole week. Wedding parties are accompanied by lively music and dancing, playing games, lots of drinking and eating.
The culture of Ukraine is unique and diverse, which is reflected in its architecture, music and art. Folk culture is fundamental and basic for the Ukrainian national culture.