List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in Ukraine

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines intangible cultural heritage elements as non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage, they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts.^[1] The term "intangible cultural heritage" is formally established by the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which was drafted in 2003^[2] and took effect in 2006.^[3] Inscription of new heritage elements on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists for their protection and safeguarding is determined by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, an organization established by the Convention.^[4] Ukraine ratified the Convention on 27 May 2008.^[5]

The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has also formed the National Register of Elements of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine to safeguard the country's cultural elements since 2012,^[6][7] which is required by the Convention for the further nomination of these elements to the UNESCO lists.^[2] In turn, to enter the National Register, elements must play a significant role in the social life of the community and have concrete measures of protection for a period of one to five years. The submissions are reviewed by the Expert Council on Intangible Cultural Heritage that controls the inscription of elements on the Register.^[8]

As of July 2025, seven items from Ukraine are inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Lists. The first Ukrainian element listed – Petrykivka decorative painting – was inscribed in 2013.^[9] Pysanka is a transnational element shared with Estonia.^[10] Three items – Embroidery technique 'white-in-white' of the town Reshetylivka in Poltava region, Rivne region tradition of the Polissia Dudka-Vykrutka, and Safeguarding practice of the "Tradition of the Generous Evening in Ukraine" through formal and non-formal education – were nominated for inclusion on the UNESCO lists in 2026.^[9][11][12] In addition, one hundred fifteen items are inscribed on the National Register of Elements of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine.^[a][17]

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity consists of three lists.^[18]

+ Transnational element

Representative List

This list aims to represent the intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine worldwide and bring awareness to its significance.^[2]

Intangible Cultural Heritage elements recognized by UNESCO

Name	Media	Year	No.	Description
Petrykivka decorative painting as a phenomenon of the Ukrainian ornamental folk art		2013	00893	It is a traditional Ukrainian decorative painting style, originating from the rural settlement of Petrykivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, where it was traditionally used to decorate house walls and everyday household items. Common ornaments include branches and wildflowers, including those of nonexistent plants. The style is achieved, in part, through the use of vivid paints applied with special paintbrushes made with cat hair or plants.[19][20]
Tradition of Kosiv painted ceramics		2019	01456	The distinctive painted ceramics from Kosiv and nearby villages originated in the 1700s and were popularized in 1840s–1870s. The ceramic products are made with white clay and then painted in green, yellow, and brown colors. They reflect the history and culture of Hutsul people, depicting scenes from life, animals, and ornaments.[21][22]
Örnek, a Crimean Tatar ornament and knowledge about it		2021	01601	This Crimean Tatar design of ornamentation originates from the Crimean Khanate that existed in 15th–18th centuries and was traditionally passed down in craft workshops. Örnek is used in embroidery, weaving, pottery, engraving, jewellery, wood carving, and glass and wall painting. It features floral and geometric motifs. The listing also includes knowledge and understanding of the practice.[23][24]
Pysanka, Ukrainian tradition and art of decorating eggs +[b]		2024	02134	To create pysanky, eggs are partially covered in wax using a pysachok (stylus) and dipped in dye to produce colorful patterns and ornaments that may carry symbolic meaning. Even though it was almost completely erased in the Soviet Union, the tradition of making pysanky has become popular throughout Ukraine once again following its independence. Nowadays, the tradition is associated with Easter and can also be found in the Ukrainian diaspora, especially in Estonia, resulting in the shared nomination of the item from both Ukraine and Estonia.[10][25]

Need of Urgent Safeguarding

This list covers elements that are endangered and thus require appropriate safeguarding.^[2]

Endangered elements recognized by UNESCO

Name	Media	Year	No.	Description
Cossack's songs of Dnipropetrovsk Region		2016	01194	These works, originating from Zaporozhian Cossack communities in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, talk about the tragedy of war and the personal experiences of soldiers. The lyrics maintain spiritual ties with the past, but are also entertaining. The songs are slow, long, repetitive, and normally don't involve any musical instruments. Although they were traditionally performed by men, nowadays Cossack songs are mostly preserved by women's and mixed groups. This element is in need of safeguarding as the continuity of the element is in danger of being disrupted due to the aging of the singers and a lack of interest among the youth.[26][27]
Culture of Ukrainian borscht cooking		2022	01852	This beetroot soup has its place as a distinct culinary practice in Ukraine despite its variance throughout different regions. The recipe of borscht is passed down within families, and the dish is associated with numerous regional ritual practices. Borscht has become an intrinsic part of the country's culture, which is reflected in Ukrainian literature, folklore, festivals, and placenames. The element is in need of safeguarding due to the displacement of people and disruption of agriculture caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[28][29]

Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

This list accredits programs and projects that safeguard intangible cultural heritage and express the principles of the Convention.^[2]

Good Safeguarding Practices recognized by UNESCO

Name	Media	Year	No.	Description
Safeguarding programme of kobza and wheel lyre tradition		2024	02136	Players of kobza and wheel lyre, known as kobzari and lirnyky, were visually impaired travelling musicians that formed guilds. Their repertoire included historic and religious songs, as well as dumy (epic poems). Their musical tradition called kobzarstvo emerged in the 16th century and continued until early 19th century. Despite the persecution of the kobzari in early Soviet Union, the tradition has survived with the re-establishment of kobzar guilds in the 1980s and the popularization of the tradition in the modern era.[30][31]

National Register

The National Register of Elements of the Intangible Cultural Heritage consists of five inventories.^[32]

↑ Element inscribed later in the UNESCO Lists

Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Elements recognized by the Ukrainian government

Name[c]	Media	Date inscribed	No.	Description
Tradition of Kosiv painted ceramics ↑ Традиція Косівської мальованої кераміки		14 December 2012	001	The distinctive painted ceramics from Kosiv and nearby villages originated in the 1700s and were popularized in 1840s–1870s. The ceramic products are made with white clay and then painted in green, yellow, and brown colors. They reflect the history and culture of Hutsul people, depicting scenes from life, animals, and ornaments.[21][22]
Krolevets handloom weaving Кролевецьке переборне ткацтво			002	The towels and carpets from Krolevets originated in the second half of 18th century and were popularized in the end of 19th and beginning of 20th centuries with the establishment of the Khrestovozdvyzhenskyi Fair in the city. Their red embroidery forms geometric ornaments that have become a part of the local culture. Krolevets towels hold a special role in local wedding ceremonies.[33][34] These towels have a geographical indication in Ukraine,[35] meaning that some stages of their production process are guaranteed to take place in their area of origin, which determines certain qualities of the product.[36]
Opishnia ceramics Опішнянська кераміка			003	Opishnia has been a pottery center since the 15th century, producing a variety of ceramic objects, such as pots, bowls, makitras, smoking pipes, candlesticks, kumantsi [uk] (torus-shaped decorative jugs), and figurines. Since the beginning of 20th century, various ornaments have been painted on the ceramics, usually involving only two or three colors.[37][38]
Petrykivka painting – a Ukrainian decorative ornamental art of 19th–21st centuries ↑ Петриківський розпис – українське декоративно-орнаментальне малярство ХІХ – ХХІ ст.			004	It is a traditional Ukrainian decorative painting style, originating from the rural settlement of Petrykivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, where it was traditionally used to decorate house walls and everyday household items. Common ornaments include branches and wildflowers, including those of nonexistent plants. The style is achieved, in part, through the use of vivid paints applied with special paintbrushes made with cat hair or plants.[19][20] Petrykivka painting has a geographical indication in Ukraine,[35] meaning that some stages of its production process are guaranteed to take place in its area of origin, which determines certain qualities of the product.[36]
Cossack's songs of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast ↑ Козацькі пісні Дніпропетровщини		21 January 2015	005	These works, originating from Zaporozhian Cossack communities in the region, talk about the tragedy of war and the personal experiences of soldiers. The lyrics maintain spiritual ties with the past, but are also entertaining. The songs are slow, long, repetitive, and normally don't involve any musical instruments. Although they were traditionally performed by men, nowadays Cossack songs are mostly preserved by women's and mixed groups.[26][27]
Singing tradition of the village of Luka, Kyiv-Sviatoshyn Raion, Kyiv Oblast[d] Пісенна традиція села Лука Києво-Святошинського району Київської області		29 June 2017	006	The village of Luka [uk] in Kyiv Oblast has preserved the tradition of singing a variety of folk songs. While ritual songs (which are sung on specific holidays and ceremonies) have a heterophonic one- or two-part composition, longer songs (about love, the everyday, Chumaks, Cossacks, or history) are generally three-part. Luka-style singing combines features from both Polissia and Dnieper Ukraine. The tradition has mainly been preserved by the group Chervona Kalyna (pictured).[40][41]
Technique of "white-in-white" embroidery of the rural settlement of Reshetylivka, Reshetylivka Raion, Poltava Oblast[e] Технологія виконання вишивки «білим по білому» селища Решетилівка Решетилівського району Полтавської області			007	This embroidery technique from Reshetylivka involves creating geometric and floral ornaments using a white thread on white fabric. Items with Reshetylivka embroidery include clothing (such as vyshyvanky), interior decoration items, and towels.[43]
Tradition of floral carpet weaving of the rural settlement of Reshetylivka, Reshetylivka Raion, Poltava Oblast[e] Традиції рослинного килимарства селища Решетилівка Решетилівського району Полтавської області		12 February 2018	008	These carpets from Reshetylivka feature traditional peasants' ornaments, which are more expressive and have smoother edges compared to carpet ornaments from other parts of Ukraine. The different-colored threads are woven such that certain hues are only visible from up close, and combine into a single harmonious work from afar. Plants and animals are most commonly depicted on Reshetylivka carpets.[44][45]
Tradition of ornamental painting of Bubnivka ceramics Традиція орнаментального розпису бубнівської кераміки		30 May 2018	010	While the pottery tradition in Bubnivka [uk] in Vinnytsia Oblast has existed since the 17th century, the local ornamental painting developed in the 19th century. Pots, bowls, and figurines are covered in geometric and floral ornaments, primarily using dark green, brown, and white paints. Nowadays, this element is also found in the neighboring village of Novoselivka [uk].[46]
Tree beekeeping Бортництво			011	Tree beekeeping has been widespread in Ukraine since the Kievan Rus' period. Although it has mostly been replaced by modern methods of beekeeping in the 19th century, this tradition has partly survived in Polissia. This practice involves hollowing out pieces of tree trunks, placing them on trees so that wild bees form colonies inside, and collecting honey when it is ready. This element specifically covers Rivne and Zhytomyr oblasts.[47]
Tradition of Hutsul pysanka ↑[f] Традиція гуцульської писанки		16 November 2018	012	This specific type of pysanky (eggs painted using a wax-resist method) originates from the mountainous Hutsul region. Their ornaments differ drastically throughout parts of the region, featuring various colors, styles, and themes. The village of Kosmach is a major center of Hutsul pysanky.[48]
Tradition of the "Vodinnia Kusta" folk ritual in the village of Svarytsevychi, Dubrovytsia Raion, Rivne Oblast[g] Традиція обряду «Водіння Куста» у селі Сварицевичі Дубровицького району Рівненської області			014	Vodinnia Kusta (lit. 'Procession of the Bush') is a tradition that dates back to the Pagan period. As part of the ritual, a girl dresses up as Kust (lit. 'Bush') during summer solstice and represent the souls of the dead that were believed to appear on this day. Kust then walks around the village and receive gifts and blessings, which supposedly bring happiness and good luck to the gifters. Nowadays, the date of the ritual has shifted to Pentecost, and survived in the most traditional form in the village of Svarytsevychi [uk].[49]
Tradition of the Samchyky village decorative painting Традиція декоративного розпису села Самчики		4 July 2019	015	The tradition of painting in Samchyky [uk] in Khmelnytskyi Oblast appeared in the end of 19th to the beginning of 20th centuries. It almost disappeared after World War II, but regained popularity in the 1970s. It involves painting house walls and household objects in colorful, flat ornaments, primarily using floral motifs.[50][51]
Artistic wood carving of Chernihiv Oblast Художнє дереворізьблення Чернігівщини			017	Although wood carving has existed on the territory of Chernihiv Oblast since the 11th century, most carved objects that have survived to this day are from 18th century onward. The carving tradition extends to furniture, tools, ceremonial objects, musical instruments, chests, toys, decorations, and architecture. The ornament varies in different parts of the region. The school of wood carving has leading centers in Chernihiv, Nizhyn, and Novhorod-Siverskyi.[52][53]
Hutsul koliada and pliesy of Verkhovyna Raion, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast Гуцульська коляда та плєси Верховинського району Івано-Франківської області		28 December 2019	018	As part of this tradition from Verkhovyna Raion, groups of men receive blessings in a church before caroling. Some of the carolers sing koliadky (Christmas songs), while others play music. A crucial part of Hutsul koliada is pliesy – ritual dances that are performed before and after the song. Each carol may take hours to complete. This celebration extends from Christmas to Epiphany, meaning that the carolers don't return home for around two weeks.[54]
Custom of performing the dances of Arkan and Kovalivka in Pechenizhyn hromada Звичай виконувати танець Аркан з Ковалівкою в Печеніжинській ОТГ		5 August 2020	019	Even though the Hutsul men's dance Arkan involves quick changes in movements and rhythm, the performers stay in a circle for its entire duration. The dance's circular nature is tied to Pagan symbolism of the Sun as a deity, with its function being to ward off evil. In Pechenizhyn settlement hromada, this dance also has a second part named Kovalivka, which is accompanied by singing and a different melody. Occasionally, it further transitions to Hutsulka, a dance performed in pairs of men and women.[55]
Art of making the "Valky svyshchyk" musical clay toy Мистецтво виготовлення звукової глиняної забавки «Валківський свищик»			020	The svyshchyk (ocarina-like whistle toy) has been an integral element of pottery in Valky, Kharkiv Oblast, since the craft's appearance in the region. The creation of these animal-shaped toys is a complex process, as they are meticulously created to produce a high-quality sound. They are sold as souvenirs, and were historically used in place of change in markets.[56]
Technology of making "wax" vinok in Vinnytsia Oblast Технологія виготовлення «воскових» вінків на Вінниччині			021	This type of vinok (Ukrainian head wreath) is made by attaching droplets of wax to a metal wire or thread. Although beeswax was used in the past, now it has largely been replaced with paraffin wax. The wax vinok appeared in the end of 19th century as an imitation of wreaths from Western Europe made with expensive white materials such as orange blossoms or pearls, and has since become a key part of the bride's outfit in the region.[57]
Culture of Ukrainian borscht cooking ↑ Культура приготування українського борщу		13 October 2020	022	This beetroot soup has its place as a distinct culinary practice in Ukraine despite its variance throughout different regions. The recipe of borscht is passed down within families, and the dish is associated with numerous regional ritual practices. Borscht has become an intrinsic part of the country's culture, which is reflected in Ukrainian literature, folklore, festivals, and placenames.[28][29]
Carpathian lizhnyk production Карпатське ліжникарство			023	These thick wool blankets made by Hutsuls and Boykos may be monochrome or feature geometric ornaments. They originate from the 16th century. In addition to covering beds, benches, and seats, a lizhnyk may be hung above the bed for decorative purposes and act as an amulet. The center of lizhnyk production is the village of Yavoriv [uk] in Kosiv Raion, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast.[58]
Borshchiv folk embroidery Борщівська народна вишивка			024	Vyshyvanky from Borshchiv have a simple cut that contrasts with the dense, complex embroidery. Although black embroidery usually predominates, red, yellow, green, and blue threads are also used. The geometric ornaments used to carry symbolic meanings. Borshchiv shirts are worn on special occasions, including holidays, weddings, and funerals.[59]
Technology of creating the Klembivka embroided shirt "with a flower" Технологія створення клембівської сорочки «з квіткою»			025	Embroided shirts from Klembivka [uk] are distinguished by their flower-like geometric ornaments located on the neckline. The "flower" is composed of a combination of traditional Podolian symbols (e.g. crosses, swastikas, rhombi), which altogether convey a certain message. This ornament is usually black, red, yellow, or blue. The nyz [uk] sewing technique is applied, which involves embroiding from the back side of the cloth with a straight stitch, with the ornament ultimately forming on the front.[60]
"Vodyty Volodara" Easter folk festivity in the village of Rozkoshivka, Teplyk Raion, Vinnytsia Oblast[h] Великоднє гуляння «Водити Володара» в селі Розкошівка Теплицького району Вінницької області			026	The Vodyty Volodara (lit. 'Lead the Lord') ritual lasts for a total of three days. Starting from Easter, locals of Rozkoshivka [uk] gather on the site of the former church and perform traditional khorovod dances, songs, and games. On the last day of festivities, the villagers carry out the ritual of Dovhoi Lozy (lit. 'Long Vine'). It starts with one couple standing with their hands joined above their heads. The next pair of people run under their arms and stand in front, with everyone singing a song specific to this ritual. As more join in, a human chain is formed, leading to the center of the village.[61]
Tradition of Yavoriv pie cooking Традиція приготування яворівського пирога		6 July 2022	027	While its name implies that its origins trace back to the city of Yavoriv, this pie is widespread in the entirety of Lviv Oblast and neighboring regions. This dish consists of a mashed potato and buckwheat filling encased in a crust. Yavoriv pie may be eaten on its own, but it is commonly served with sour cream, porcini mushroom sauce, kholodets (aspic), or borscht. It is often cooked during lent and celebrations.[62][63]
Making the spherical Christmas star from the village of Matskovychi Створення об'ємної сферичної різдвяної звізди села Мацьковичі			028	This tradition originally comes from the village of Matskovychi (now Maćkowice, Poland). After World War II, Ukrainians were forcibly resettled out of Poland, with the residents of Matskovychi ending up in Dubliany and Hamaliivka [uk], where they continue making their Christmas stars to this day. These star-shaped objects attached to long sticks have a distinct spherical form and play a crucial role in local Christmas caroling.[64]
Knowledge and practice of Sakhnovshchyna korovai cooking Знання і практики приготування сахновщинського короваю			029	In Sakhnovshchyna and its surroundings, korovai (richly decorated ritual bread) is cooked on weddings, fairs, and other special occasions. Common dough decorations that are placed on top have the shape of ears of cereal, guelder-rose berries, roses, oak leaves, and poppies, with each decoration carrying a certain meaning. The exact method of cooking the Sakhnovshchyna korovai varies.[65]
New Year tradition of Bukovina Malanka Новорічна традиція буковинського маланкування			031	While Malanka (New Year's Eve) is celebrated in all of Ukraine, it has special traditions in Bukovina. The premise of the celebration is that Vasyl or Vasylko (a boy from the Earth world) and Malanka (a beautiful otherworldly creature) want to get married, and their entourage dresses up in costumes to distract the spirits from taking Malanka back to the underworld. As part of the tradition, people dress up as different stock characters and visit houses. The characters differ from region to region, and may include the King and the Man-Snake (in Putyla); the Old Man, the Old Woman, the Life Guard, and the Young (in Vashkivtsi); Riedzhie and the Winged Bears (in Krasnoilsk), etc. Songs, dances, and games are also part of the celebration.[66]
Characteristics of Klezmer music performance in Podilsk (Kodyma) Raion of Odesa Oblast Особливості виконання клезмерської музики Подільського (Кодимського) району Одеської області			032	Klezmer is a type of Jewish music that was originally performed at weddings, but it is now commonly heard during holidays and festivals as well. In Kodyma and its surroundings, it has absorbed characteristics from other local peoples, notably Ukrainians and Moldovans. As of 2020, there are nine groups in the region that perform Klezmer music.[67]
"Moshu" Christmas ritual (men's koliada ritual) Різдвяний обряд «Мошу» (обряд чоловічої коляди)			033	The main character of this celebration in Orlivka is Moshu (lit. 'Grandfather'), a spirit who is believed to arrive during Christmas. As part of the tradition, the identity of the two men who dress up as Moshu is kept secret, although each has to come from his half of the village – Piatre (Romanian: Piatră) or Pedurie (Pădure). On Christmas Eve, each Moshu goes caroling, accompanied by a group of men in wool coats (since the Soviet period – military uniforms). On December 25, the two Moshus meet up in the center of the village and perform a specific ritual. The celebration culminates in a fight between the Moshus, when each is raised up by his respective entourage and attempts to push the other down to the ground.[68]
Knowledge, skills, and practices concerning Biliaivka fish yushka cooking and eating Знання, вміння та практики, що стосуються приготування та споживання біляївської рибної юшки			034	Fish yushka (clear soup) from Biliaivka does not have a single recipe, but it plays an important social role in the city. Normally, root vegetables and freshly caught fish are used to cook the dish. The broth of the soup is served separately from the fish and vegetables. In addition, a special sauce called salamur made of garlic, tomatoes, pepper, salt, and a small amount of broth may be added to the broth or fish after serving.[69]
Milina – knowledge, skills, and rituals Міліна – знання, навички та звичаї			036	This rolled or layered pastry made by Bessarabian Bulgarians is filled with cheese, eggs, sour cream, and sometimes fruits. Milina is cooked during celebrations, including holidays, weddings, and christenings. In Kamchyk [uk], cherry twigs are baked into the dish on New Year, which are then used in fortune-telling. In some families, this tradition was modified, replacing the twigs with small papers with wishes written on them.[70]
Dry stone method of construction Метод будівництва «суха кладка»			037	Odesa Oblast is rich in sandstone that is locally called dykun, making it a common building material in the region. The dry stone construction method involves using pieces of rock without any mortar, although rarely a mixture of sand, lime, water, and clay called chamur may be used. The stones need to be specially chosen and placed to ensure stability. Dry stone is used for the construcion of walls, roads, and fences, as well as to prevent landslides.[71]
Buzynnyk – an elderberry dessert, traditions of cooking and eating Бузинник – десертна страва з бузини, традиції приготування та споживання			038	This elderberry-based dessert originates from Helmiaziv rural hromada [uk] in Cherkasy Oblast. Apples, pears, and optionally plums are added during the cooking process. When the dish reaches the right consistency, sugar and a thickening agent (flour or semolina) are added. Buzynnyk is eaten cold on its own or as a spread on bread. It is often shared among family members and guests. This dish is considered to have healing properties as it contains elderberries, which are used in local traditional medicine.[72]
Tradition of cooking the ritual dish "krupky" in the village of Mostove, Andrushivka hromada, Zhytomyr Oblast Традиція приготування обрядової страви «крупки» с. Мостове Андрушівської громади Житомирської області			039	The preparation of this dish from Mostove [uk] begins with pouring millet onto a special wooden board. It is then moisturized with a small amount of beaten eggs, after which flour is gradually incorporated as the millet is rolled with hands against the board. This process is repeated multiple times over a period of two hours until small balls of dough called krupky are formed. These are then boiled in chicken broth until they double in size. This dish is traditionally served on ceremonial occasions such as weddings and christenings.[73]
Art of making the Yavoriv wooden toy Мистецтво виготовлення яворівської дерев'яної забавки			040	These painted toys from Yavoriv, crafted from aspen or lime wood, originate from the 17th century. They are decorated in a palette of red, green, blue, and yellow, the latter often used as the background color. The toys come in different forms, such as furniture, horse-drawn carts, birds, musical instruments, and cradles.[74]
Tradition of vine weaving in the village of Iza, Khust Raion Традиція лозоплетіння в с. Іза Хустського району			042	Vine weaving emerged in Iza in the 19th century, and by early 20th century, the village has become the regional center of this craft. The vines are harvested, de-barked, dried, sorted by size, and then soaked in water to enhance their flexibility. The local woven items include baskets, furniture, souvenirs, and household goods.[75]
Hutsul bryndzia Гуцульська бриндзя			044	The milk that is used to make this type of bryndza (cheese) comes from a local breed of sheep that graze on Carpathian montane meadows no lower than 700 m above sea level. The fresh milk is curdled with the addition of a specific amount of rennet. After the whey is drained out from the curd, the fresh cheese is dried for about two weeks, ground with salt, and then stored in barrels.[76] Hutsul sheep bryndzia has an appellation of origin in Ukraine,[35] meaning that all stages of its production process are guaranteed to take place in its area of origin, which exclusively determines the product's characteristic qualities.[36]
Culture of platsynda cooking and eating in the villages of Frumushika river valley Культура приготування та споживання плацинди у селах долини річки Фрумушика			045	Platsynda (Romanian: Plăcintă) is a Moldovan and Romanian pastry made of lean dough. A multitude of fillings exists, including apple, bryndza, cabbage, chocolate, pumpkin, and urda with dill. The simplicity of its preparation and the cheapness of its ingredients make platsynda a common everyday dish that may be shared with the family or taken to work. This element covers this dish's cooking culture in the villages of Novi Kaplany [uk] and Semysotka [uk], and the settlement of Frumushyka-Nova.[77][78]
Ukrainian pysanka: tradition and art ↑[f] Українська писанка: традиція і мистецтво			046	To create pysanky, eggs are partially covered in wax using a pysachok (stylus) and dipped in dye to produce colorful patterns and ornaments that may carry symbolic meaning. Even though it was almost completely erased in the Soviet Union, the tradition of making pysanky has become popular throughout Ukraine once again following its independence. Nowadays, the tradition is associated with Easter and can also be found in the Ukrainian diaspora, especially in Estonia.[10][25]
Tree beekeeping of Kyiv Oblast Бортництво Київської області			047	Although tree beekeeping nearly vanished in Kyiv Oblast as the result of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, it has survived in a few villages around Ivankiv. This region's method of beekeeping is different from that of Rivne and Zhytomyr oblasts, as it is adapted to the local landscape with a sparse tree distribution.[79]
Tradition of straw plaiting in Turiisk hromada of Volyn Oblast Традиція соломоплетіння у Турійській громаді Волинської області		25 July 2022	048	In Turiisk settlement hromada [uk], straw of different cereals (wheat, rye, barley, triticale) is used to plait household objects and decorations, including plates, baskets, chests, head wreaths, and dolls. Special Christmas decorations from this region include the didukh (sheaf placed in the corner of the house) and pavuk (spider-shaped object hung from the ceiling), which are believed to bring good harvest next year. Straw-plaited crowns are used in the region's wedding ceremonies.[80][81]
Plum lekvar – tradition of cooking and culture of eating in Zakarpattia Сливовий леквар – традиція приготування та культура споживання на Закарпатті			050	Lekvar is a sugar-free fruit spread made by the Hungarian minority of Zakarpattia Oblast. After 7–30 hours of slow cooking in a large pot, the prune plums turn into a dark blue homogeneous paste that can be eaten on its own or added to other dishes. The geography of the region affects the taste of the final product, as plums growing in the mountains are considerably sourer and less sweet compared to those from the lowland.[82]
Ceremony of "zasivannia with a horse in the village of Vistria, Chortkiv Raion, Ternopil Oblast" Обряд «засівання з конем у селі Вістря Чортківського району Тернопільської області»		24 October 2022	051	During zasivannia [uk] (lit. 'sowing'), a group of young men visits the houses of unmarried young women on New Year. In Vistria, they are joined by a horse, which is specially trained beforehand to walk indoors and tolerate loud music. The ritual itself begins at night, with the men playing music while walking through the village with the horse. Once the group is invited into a house, the sower enters first, whose role is to sprinkle grain and nuts on the floor while singing a wish for good harvest in the new year. The rest of the group follows, singing and playing instruments. The host feeds the horse with hay, and then one man from the group invites the unmarried woman to dance. After the dance ends, the young woman rides out of the house on the horse, which symbolizes a prompt marriage. When they finish visiting houses, the men also "sow" and sing in the village council building and two churches, but don't bring the horse inside. After the ritual is over, the youth gathers in the club building to party.[83][84]
Traditional ritual bread of Vinnytsia Oblast Традиційний обрядовий хліб Вінниччини		23 December 2022	052	Vinnytsia Oblast is home to a variety of breads that are tied to specific traditions. They include the ubiquitous korovai, which is baked on weddings; festive pyrizhky with buckwheat and cheese from Honcharivka [uk]; pyrih-rid, prepared by baking several small buns into a single pie; kalach with kacheniata (sigma-shaped surface ornaments), which is given to the bride's family elder as a wedding invitation in Baikivka [uk]; divotstvo from Zarichne [uk], where dough is wrapped around a tree branch and eaten after the ceremony of unbraiding the bride's hair; and pobihushchi kalachi, baked for the older bridesmaids in Antonivka [uk], Antopil [uk], and Stina.[85]
Kobzarstvo ↑ Кобзарство			053	Players of kobza and wheel lyre, known as kobzari and lirnyky, were visually impaired travelling musicians that formed guilds. Their repertoire included historic and religious songs, as well as dumy (epic poems). Their musical tradition called kobzarstvo emerged in the 16th century and continued until early 19th century. Despite the persecution of the kobzari in early Soviet Union, the tradition has survived with the re-establishment of kobzar guilds in the 1980s and the popularization of the tradition in the modern era.[30][31]
Upper Sannian dialect in the region around Mostyska Надсянська говірка на теренах Мостищини			056	This dialect of the Ukrainian language is spoken around the San River. It was historically found in the surroundings of Przemyśl and Jarosław in modern-day Poland. However, since the deportation of Ukrainians from Poland in 1947, its area (indicated by number 10 on the map) has become limited to villages around Mostyska in Lviv Oblast. The Upper Sannian dialect may be considered transitional between Dniestrian and Lemko dialects with Polish influence. Some of this dialect's phonological changes are /kɪ, ɦɪ, xɪ/ to /ki, ɦi, xi/; unstressed /e/ and /o/ to /i/ and /ʊ/; and /ʲɑ/ to /ʲɛ/.[86]
Bukovinian and Bessarabian taistra: traditions of making and using in daily life Буковинська та бессарабська тайстра: традиції виготовлення та побутування		27 January 2023	059
Tradition of cooking and eating St. George's Day ritual breads in the village of Krynychne Традиція приготування та споживання обрядових хлібів до Дня Святого Георгія села Криничне		17 February 2023	062
Traditions of reed weaving Традиції рогозоплетіння		4 May 2023	064
Tradition of grave cross decoration in Rivne Polissia Традиція наряджання могильних хрестів на Рівненському Поліссі			065
Cooking of holubtsi, a traditional Ukrainian dish Приготування української традиційної страви «Голубці»			066
Traditional sheep farming in Bessarabia and the knowledge related to it Культура традиційного вівчарства Бессарабії та знання, пов'язані з ним			067
Tradition of Povinshuvannia Vasyliv in the village of Lypivka, Rohatyn urban hromada, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast Традиція повіншування Василів у селі Липівка Рогатинської територіальної громади Івано-Франківської області			068
Bukovinian memorial tree with gifts Буковинське поминальне деревце з дарами		25 May 2023	069
Tradition of Hutsul artistic wood carving Традиція гуцульського художнього дереворізьблення		12 July 2023	071
Traditional Malanka ritual in the village of Beleluia, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast Традиційний обряд Маланка с. Белелуя Івано-Франківської області			072
Traditional women's bead jewelry in Prykarpattia Традиційні жіночі прикраси із бісеру на Прикарпатті			073
Tradition and technique of women's shirts embroidery in the Hadiach region Традиція і технологія вишивки жіночої сорочки на Гадяччині			074
Ceremony of cooking zlyvana kasha Обряд приготування зливаної каші		26 July 2023	076
Technology of cooking the ritual drink "Varena" in the village of Boromlia Технологія приготування обрядового напою «Варена» в селі Боромля			077
Tradition and technique of manufacturing Obukhiv "stitched" rushnyk Традиція і технологія виготовлення Обухівського «шитого» рушника		12 December 2023	081
Traditional holiday "Mira" Традиційне свято «Міра»		26 December 2023	083
Traditional weaving in Kamin-Kashyrskyi hromada Традиційне ткацтво у Камінь-Каширській громаді			084
Tradition of the Generous Evening in Ukraine Традиція Щедрого вечора в Україні			085
Tradition of drying fruits in the villages of the Okhtyrka region Традиція приготування сушки з фруктів у селах Охтирщини			086
Tradition of cooking and eating "Zozulia" kasha Традиції приготування та споживання каші «Зозулі»		23 February 2024	089
Traditional folk game "Ashyk" Традиційна народна гра «Ашик»		27 May 2024	094
Tradition of performing the ritual men's dance "Serben" in the village of Chortovets Традиція виконання ритуального чоловічого танцю «Сербен» у селі Чортовець			095
Culture of traditional Hutsul cheese shaping Культура традиційної гуцульської сирної пластики			096
Wedding ritual of "Chytannia korony" Весільний обряд «Читання корони»			097
Tradition of bell ringing in Lviv Традиція дзвонарства у Львові		24 July 2024	098
Culture of preparation and consumption of "Zasypana kapusta" Культура приготування та споживання «Засипаної капусти»			099
Tradition of making the Boyko pysanka using a bulavka Традиція створення бойківської писанки булавкою			100
Ritual of installing the "Vikha" in the Pereiaslav region Обряд встановлення «Віхи» на Переяславщині			101
Traditions, knowledge, and skills associated with the Sokal shirt Традиції, знання та уміння, пов'язані із сокальською сорочкою		24 March 2025	104
Traditions of Christmas Eve and Christmas in Ukraine Традиції Святого вечора та Різдва в Україні			105
Tradition of celebrating Christmas Eve in Ukraine Традиція відзначення Святого вечора в Україні			106
Tradition of Christmas Eve in Bukovina Традиція Святого вечора на Буковині			107
Tradition of grazing livestock on the Bukovinian polonynas and Bessarabian styhnas in Chernivtsi Oblast Традиція випасання худоби на буковинських полонинах та бессарабських стигнах Чернівецької області			108
Tradition of bell ringing in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery: from the alarm to the triple ring of victory Традиція дзвонарства Свято-Михайлівського Золотоверхого монастиря: від набату до тридзвону перемоги		14 May 2025	110
"Divuvannia" ritual in the city of Bashtanka, Mykolaiv Oblast Обряд «Дівування» у м. Баштанка Миколаївської області		26 June 2025	111
Wedding ritual of braiding dolia Весільний обряд заплітання долі		16 July 2025	113

Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding

The inventory includes elements of intangible cultural heritage that are under threat of disappearing due to hostilities, consequences of temporary occupation, natural impacts, or temporary displacement of population.^[32]

Endangered elements recognized by the Ukrainian government

Name[c]	Media	Date inscribed	No.	Description
Oleshnia pottery in Chernihiv Oblast Олешнянське гончарство Чернігівщини		4 July 2019	016	Clay deposits around Oleshnia [uk] have been known since the Cossack period. Since then, the village has developed into a pottery center, housing the first official pottery school in the Chernigov Governorate during the Russian Empire, as well as a ceramic workshop under the Soviet Union. Glazed Oleshnia ceramics are decorated with light or dark dots that stand out from the green or brown background, while local terracotta objects are decorated with straight and wavy lines.[87]
Custom and technique of cooking the festive and memorial kasha in the city of Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast Звичай і технологія приготування святкової та поминальної каші у місті Авдіївка Донецької області		6 July 2022	041	This sweet porridge (kasha) from Avdiivka is traditionally prepared on holidays and wakes. Avdiivka kasha is made by cooking rice with milk, eggs, sugar, butter, and salt. The pot is taken off the stove and covered in pillows for two hours so that the residual heat continues slow-cooking the porridge until it reaches the right consistency. While the original recipe dates back to late 19th century, this dish regained popularity only in 2018. The tradition of cooking Avdiivka kasha is endangered as the result of the Battle of Avdiivka and the subsequent Russian occupation of the heavily damaged city.[88][89]
Wedding utiata baking in the village of Richky Випікання весільних утят у селі Річки		23 December 2022	054	Utiata are cookies that are used to decorate the korovai (ritual bread) baked for weddings in Richky. Traditionally, the utiata are prepared on Tuesday or Wednesday, the korovai itself is made on Thursday, and it is subsequently decorated by unmarried women in preparation of the wedding that is held on Friday or Sunday. An even number of these flower-like cookies – at least 12, with the central (pava) being the largest – is placed at the ends of long sticks that protrude from the korovai. The sticks are tied with ribbons, and the spaces between them is filled with colorful paper and artificial flowers. On the wedding day, the utiata are taken home by bridesmaids and groomsmen, as they are considered to bring welfare. The korovai is also shared: half is divided between the bridesmaids, groomsmen, and matchmakers on the first day of the celebration, while the other half is distributed to guests on the second day.[90][91]
Ritual of "Zelekivka zlyvanka" cooking Обряд приготування страви «Зелеківська зливанка»			055	The preparation of this dish from the village of Zelekivka [uk] in Luhansk Oblast begins with frying meat, salo (cured fatback), onions, and carrots in a pot. Once sufficiently cooked, water and potatoes are added, followed 20 minutes later by millet. Zlyvanka continues simmering at a low temperature until the potatoes and millet are tender. Then, the liquid part of the dish is separated from the solids, hence the name zlyvanka (from zlyvaty, lit. 'pour off'). Shkvarky (fried pieces of salo) are added to the solid portion, while fresh sage flowers are added to both. Minced garlic may optionally be added to the liquid. During Lent, the meat may be omitted or replaced with mushrooms. A richer version of Zelekivka zlyvanka, made for special family occasions, includes kliotsky (pieces of dough). This dish is cooked year-round on holidays and wakes.[92][93]
Hutsul cooperage Гуцульська боднарка			057	Cooperage (the craft of using staves to make wooden objects, primarily containers) was already a well-developed and organized trade in Ukraine by the 14th century. In the Hutsul region, types of wood are chosen for different types of objects, and some may be decorated with carved or burnt ornaments. Alongside utalitarian containers such as barrels, buckets, jugs, and salt cellars, local coopers also produce vessels that play ceremonial or sacred functions. These include paskivnyk, which is used for blessing pasky (Easter breads) at the church; blyzniata, a double container symbolizing the wedding pair during the ceremony; and tseber, a large, shallow container used for a variety of purposes, including infant baptism.[94]
Art of making Hlyniany patterned textile Мистецтво виготовлення глинянського візерункового текстилю		23 January 2023	058
Polissian dudka-vykrutka: traditions of making and playing Поліська дудка-викрутка: традиції виготовлення та гри			061
Obukhovychi weaving Обуховицьке ткацтво		13 March 2023	063
Traditional craft of beekeeping in Svatove Raion, Luhansk Oblast Традиційне ремесло бджільництва у Сватівському районі Луганської області		12 July 2023	070
Bukovina ceremonial vinok with needle grass Буковинський урочистий вінок з ковилою		26 July 2023	075
Ritual of "Honinnia hadiuk" Обряд «Гоніння гадюк»		20 November 2023	078
Wedding braiding ceremony in the rural settlement of Bilokurakyne Обряд заплітання весільної коси в селищі Білокуракине			080
Lent holubtsi with potatoes, the tradition of preparation and consumption Пісні голубці з картоплею, традиція приготування та споживання		12 December 2023	082
Tradition of herbalism in the Starobilsk region Традиція травництва Старобільського краю		26 December 2023	087
Kobolchyn ceramics Коболчинська кераміка			088
Tradition of cooking zatirka in Kryva Luka village Традиція приготування затірки у селі Крива Лука		23 February 2024	090
Cultural customs and ways of self-expression associated with the ritual bread of the Nadazovia Greeks (Psatyr) Культурні звичаї та способи самовираження, пов’язані з обрядовим хлібом Надазовських греків (Псатир)		24 March 2025	109
Metalworking traditions of the Hutsul region Мосяжні традиції Гуцульщини		26 June 2025	112
Tradition of baking and gifting ritual Christmas prianyky in Sloboda Ukraine Традиція випікання та дарування обрядових різдвяних пряників на Слобожанщині		16 July 2025	114	These ritual cookies made from lean dough date back to the 18th century. They are prepared every Christmas in parts of Poltava, Sumy, and Kharkiv oblasts, specifically around Kotelva and Krasnokutsk. The prianyky are cut using metal molds in the shapes of ladies (panianky), birds, horses, stars, etc. They are painted with pink, white, blue, and yellow icing.[95][96]
Traditions of the church holiday on Pentecost in the village of Shulhynka, Luhansk Oblast Традиції храмового свята на Трійцю у селі Шульгинка Луганської області			115

Inventory of Proper Practices of Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage

The inventory accredits communities and organizations that help to preserve intangible cultural heritage.^[32]

Good Safeguarding Practices recognized by the Ukrainian government

Name[c]	Media	Date inscribed	No.	Description
Traditional Kharkiv kots weaving Традиційне харківське коцарство		6 July 2022	030	Kots is a long-pile rug woven on vertical looms that originates from 17th-century Kharkiv, although it has also spread to the nearby Valky and Koviahy. While kots weaving used to flourish in the 19th century when sheep farming was experiencing rapid growth in the region, it declined in late 1900s with the rise of factory production. The tradition survived thanks to conservation efforts by the few surviving masters of the craft, particularly a group led by Iryna Shehda.[97]
Museum of traditional folk art as an interactive space of the intangible cultural heritage of Odesa Oblast Музей традиційного народного мистецтва як інтерактивний простір нематеріальної культурної спадщини Одещини			035	The Odesa Regional Center of Ukrainian Culture [uk] has organized a living museum of traditional folk art, the objectives of which include the research, documentation, presentation, and digitalization of intangible cultural heritage. This museum attempts to popularize the culture of Odesa Oblast by exhibiting various objects connected to the regional cultural elements. Visitors are allowed to interact with some of the items, and the museum offers educational classes.[98]
International Christmas festival "Koliada na Maizliakh" Міжнародний Різдвяний фестиваль «Коляда на Майзлях»			043	Held every year since 2010 in the Church of Christ the King [uk] in Maizli, Ivano-Frankivsk, this Christmas festival is co-organized by the Ivano-Frankivsk Metropolis of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and the Executive Committee of the City Council. Goals of Koliada na Maizliakh include the restoration and preservation of Christmas traditions (particularly koliadky, or carols); promotion of cultural exchange and development of artistic groups; and strengthening international ties, especially with the Ukrainian diaspora. As of 2022, around 500 groups have performed at the festival.[99]
Practice of safeguarding the Goryun culture by "Museum of Goryun Culture" in the village of Nova Sloboda, Konotop Raion, Sumy Oblast Практика з охорони горюнської культури «Музеєм горюнської культури» в селі Нова Слобода Конотопського району Сумської області		27 January 2023	060	The Museum of Goryun Culture, a branch of the State Historic-Cultural Reserve in Putyvl, researches and presents the culture of the Goryuns, a small local ethnic group. The museum also organizes events aimed at demonstrating, promoting, and raising awareness of the Goryuns' intangible cultural heritage, which includes their dialect; songs, such as shandrovky (New Year songs) and koliadky (Christmas songs); cuisine, including bread and klynukhy (baked goods served with tea); holidays, such as the Kukushka ritual of the Feast of the Ascension; as well as embroidery, weaving, and pottery. The museum has conducted expeditions to the villages of Nova Sloboda, Kalyshchi, Sybylytsia, Lynove, Rudnieve, and Buniachyne to document local traditions.[100]
Practice of the protection of traditional crafts and folk art Практика з охорони традиційних ремесел та народного мистецтва		20 November 2023	079	This safeguarding program is conducted since 1990 by the National Union of Masters of Folk Art of Ukraine [uk] and its regional offices, in collaboration with masters of folk art, historians, and researchers across the country. The Union carries out research of folk art and intangible cultural heritage, identifies endangered cultural elements, advocates for the preservation of crafts, provides support and protection to certain folk arts, and popularizes both the crafts themselves as well as the masters who practice them.[101]
Practice of safeguarding the "Hutsul pattern (ornament) and the related cultural space" Практика з охорони «Гуцульських узорів (орнаменту) та пов’язаного з ним культурного простору»		26 April 2024	093	The Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine launched this program in 2000 with the research for a textbook on Hutsul ornaments. The Academy explores the ornament's connection to wood, as the patterns were often carved, and examines how climate change and deforestation have affected its development. The ornament is promoted through games, articles, photo exhibitions, and its integration into modern design and art. In 2018, more than 5,000 people attended presentations, exhibitions, discussions, and master classes on the Hutsul ornament, demonstrating the effectiveness of this safeguarding practice.[102]
Program of safeguarding the tradition of covering houses with straw and reeds in the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Folkways of Ukraine Програма з охорони традиції покриття хат соломою та очеретом у Національному музеї народної архітектури та побуту України		24 July 2024	102	[103]

Inventory that Represents the Culture of Indigenous Peoples of Ukraine

The inventory highlights elements of intangible cultural heritage that belong to indigenous peoples of Ukraine,^[32] which include Crimean Tatars, Crimean Karaites, and Krymchaks.^[104]

Indigenous elements recognized by the Ukrainian government

Name[c]	Media	Date inscribed	No.	Description
Örnek, a Crimean Tatar ornament and knowledge about it ↑ Орьнек – кримськотатарський орнамент та знання про нього		12 February 2018	009	This Crimean Tatar design of ornamentation originates from the Crimean Khanate that existed in 15th–18th centuries and was traditionally passed down in craft workshops. Örnek is used in embroidery, weaving, pottery, engraving, jewellery, wood carving, and glass and wall painting. It features floral and geometric motifs. The listing also includes knowledge and understanding of the practice.[23][24]
Tradition of et ayaklak (Karaim meat pastry) cooking. Experience of the Karaites of Melitopol Традиція приготування ет аяклак (караїмський пиріжок з м’ясом). Досвід караїмів Мелітополя		16 November 2018	013	The Crimean Karaite community in Melitopol was formed in the 19th century, and has preserved the tradition of cooking et ayaklak since the Khazar period (13th century). These small pastries are filled with mutton, although poor families also sometimes add potatoes. The consumption of et ayaklak is accompanied by a specific ritual. They are also made by the Karaites of Lithuania and Poland, where they are named kibinai.[105][106]
Practice and cultural context of cooking "çiberek" and "yantıq" – traditional Crimean Tatar dishes Практика та культурний контекст приготування «чіберек» та «янтик» - традиційних страв кримських татар		25 July 2022	049	Çiberek (also known as cheburek) is a Crimean Tatar deep-fried turnover filled with ground beef or mutton, onions, and optionally spices. A bit of water is added to the filling, creating a small amount of broth on the inside. The dough is made somewhat stiff to prevent the broth from leaking during the cooking process. A similar dish is the yantıq, prepared the same way but cooked in a dry pan without oil, and then smeared with butter. Its filling is more varied and may include cheese and vegetables. Both çiberek and yantıq are gaining popularity in continental Ukraine as they are prepared by Crimean Tatars in restaurants and cafés.[107][108]
Coffee tradition of Crimean Tatars Кавова традиція кримських татар		23 February 2024	091	Coffee was introduced to Crimea from Turkey in the 16th century and has since become an important part of the local culture. Crimean Tatar coffee is prepared in a cezve (copper or silver metal pot with a long handle) over hot coals or sand. The drink is allowed to foam but not boil during cooking, and may be lightly salted. Milk or cream can be added to the coffee before serving it in a filcan (small porcelain cup). While, traditionally, sugar is not mixed into the coffee, a sweet made of sugar and milk may be eaten alongside it. Crimean Tatars usually serve coffee to guests or on holidays and special occasions.[109][110]
Ağır ava ve Qaytarma – a traditional dance of Crimean Tatars Агир ава ве Кайтарма - традиційний танець кримських татар			092	Ağır ava ve Qaytarma is a Crimean Tatar wedding dance dating back to the 17th century. Historically, men and women danced separately at public events, including weddings. In some families, the groom and bride danced in the same room but were divided by a thin veil. The groom first performed the slow and calm Ağır ava, while the bride continued with the fast and festive Qaytarma. Since the deportation of the Crimean Tatars in 1944, it has become common for the couple to dance together, resulting in the combination of the two dances. Typically, a Crimean Tatar wedding is divided into three parts, each beginning with Ağır ava ve Qaytarma, followed by variations of Qaytarma.[111]

Inventory of Elements that Have Been Revived due to the Disappearance of Tradition

The inventory includes elements of intangible cultural heritage that had disappeared but were successfully revived.^[32]

Revived elements recognized by the Ukrainian government

Name[c]	Media	Date inscribed	No.	Description
Technique of embroidery "Horodok stitch" ("Horodok stib") Техніка вишивки «Городоцький шов» («городоцький стіб»)		24 July 2024	103	This embroidery stitch technique from Horodok and nearby villages is known for its dense, complex ornaments. While various thread colors were used, red was predominant. The Horodok stitch was first documented in 1887 at an exhibition of shirts from Kernytsia. Due to its arduousness and the hardships of war, the technique eventually disappeared. Its revival began in 2010, when the Horodok Museum of History and Local Lore received a shirt featuring the stitch, dated to 1910. Annual master classes of Horodok stitch are held on Independence Day in the city to promote the tradition.[112][113]

See also

• List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in Eastern Europe
• List of World Heritage Sites in Ukraine

Notes

1. Hundreds more elements are inscribed on local and regional registers of intangible cultural heritage corresponding to hromadas (municipalities) and oblasts (regions) of Ukraine, respectively. The regional registers are regulated by regional centers of folk art, while local registers may be created by the local governments' departments of culture.^{[13][14][15][16]} Although it is common for elements to first enter a regional register before being inscribed on the national one, this is not required by national law.^[8] Local and regional elements of intangible cultural heritage are not included in this list.
2. Shared with Estonia
3. The English translations used here are unofficial, as the National Register is only available in Ukrainian.^[17] Official Ukrainian names are shown below the translations, with links to the relevant Ukrainian Wikipedia articles if applicable.
4. The name of this element is currently outdated. As the result of the 2020 administrative reform in Ukraine, the Kyiv-Sviatoshyn Raion (district) where the village of Luka was located was merged into Bucha Raion.^[39]
5. The name of this element is currently outdated. On 7 November 2017, Reshetylivka became a city.^[42] In addition, as the result of the 2020 administrative reform in Ukraine, the Reshetylivka Raion (district) where the city was located was merged into Poltava Raion.^[39]
6. Hutsul pysanka and Ukrainian pysanka are inscribed as one item in the UNESCO list.^[10]
7. The name of this element is currently outdated. As the result of the 2020 administrative reform in Ukraine, the Dubrovytsia Raion (district) where the village of Svarytsevychi was located was merged into Sarny Raion.^[39]
8. The name of this element is currently outdated. As the result of the 2020 administrative reform in Ukraine, the Teplyk Raion (district) where the village of Rozkoshivka was located was merged into Haisyn Raion.^[39]