Regional DNISTER CULTURE
Tangible and intangible
cultural heritage
cultural heritage
About the project
The project of reviving the lost layer of culture of the Ukrainian Dniester region and its capital, Bakota.
This is a museum-reserve in the village of Hrushka, on the way to Bakota, which includes the ethnomuseum "Charyvna Khata" (a workshop for herbology, pottery, painting, and bread-making), the open-air museum "Painted Village" in the villages of Hrushka and Horaivka, as well as the Antiquities Gallery in a 19th-century noble estate.
The project features dozens of objects with Dniester-style painting, ethnomurals, a unique stop-museum, as well as reconstructions of local rituals, workshops for both children and adults, and ethnographic exhibitions as part of the annual Dniester Heritage Days.
The project features dozens of objects with Dniester-style painting, ethnomurals, a unique stop-museum, as well as reconstructions of local rituals, workshops for both children and adults, and ethnographic exhibitions as part of the annual Dniester Heritage Days.
Bread Oven Craftsmanship
"The oven in the house is like the altar in the church."
The tradition of oven craftsmanship in Ukraine dates back to the times of Kyivan Rus. Archaeological excavations show that primitive versions of ovens were used in the territory of Ukraine as early as the 9th–10th centuries. Over time, however, this type of construction gradually evolved, taking on new forms. Ukrainian ovens varied in their regional design and technical characteristics. Typically, ovens were built primarily from clay, while in the Carpathians, stone and wood were also used. Depending on the materials and their purpose, ovens could feature various decorative elements and structural designs.
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TRADITIONAL BAKING
Traditions and recipes
Ukraine is the breadbasket of the world, with a rich and unique baking culture.
Today, most of us are familiar with only two types of ritual breads – the paska baked for Easter and the korovai that accompanies wedding ceremonies. However, not so long ago, Ukrainian villages used to bake dozens of varieties of ritual breads, each with its own version for every religious or family celebration.
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Today, most of us are familiar with only two types of ritual breads – the paska baked for Easter and the korovai that accompanies wedding ceremonies. However, not so long ago, Ukrainian villages used to bake dozens of varieties of ritual breads, each with its own version for every religious or family celebration.
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WEDDING TRADITIONS
How our grandmothers celebrated weddings
The uniqueness of the Dniester wedding lies in the atmosphere of mutual support and the celebration not only of the creation of a new family but also of the strengthening of bonds between families, communities, and generations. It combines elements of rituals, songs, dances, and symbolic ceremonies with ancient origins.
The wedding is accompanied by traditional folk songs and live musical accompaniment – playing on violins, cymbals, and flutes. Songs often accompanied various ritual moments, such as matchmaking, inviting guests, the bride's ransom ceremony, and wedding festivities.
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The wedding is accompanied by traditional folk songs and live musical accompaniment – playing on violins, cymbals, and flutes. Songs often accompanied various ritual moments, such as matchmaking, inviting guests, the bride's ransom ceremony, and wedding festivities.
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Tourist route
"The Road to Bakota"
"The Road to Bakota"
For those wishing to visit Bakota, we offer a chance to explore all the most interesting cultural sites. Here, you'll find a map with the tourist route and discover the Dniester region.
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