On Saturday, the Ukrainian School CYM (AUYA) Palatine hosted a unique presentation of a collection of vintage and replica Ukrainian costumes called Ethnos, created by Natalia Figel. The event was held as part of the introduction of traditional Ukrainian costumes to the residents of Sumy and their importance as part of national identity.
This was reported by the owner of the collection, Natalia Figel.
Students of grades 6-8 of "Ridna Shkola" had an opportunity to touch living history by exploring elements of national costumes that are more than 100 years old and newly created copies that reflect the cultural heritage of Ukraine.
According to Natalia Figel, the exhibits included embroidered shirts, plakhta, kraky, keptyryky, serdaky, chiltsi, wreaths, sticks, beads and corsets. The children were especially interested in the loom, which allowed them to understand how woven items were made in Ukraine many years ago and to become interested in the weaving process itself. процесом ткацтва.
In addition, the students had the opportunity to try on costumes of Central Ukraine and Pokuttya, studying in detail the names and purpose of clothing items. In this way, the children were completely immersed in the past, allowing them not only to hear the story, but also to feel it through touch and practice.
"They have gained invaluable knowledge about the appearance of Ukrainians in the past, about our heritage and what identifies us as a nation," said Figel.
The teachers of the school expressed their gratitude to Natalia Figel for her contribution to the education of new generations, as well as to Ms. Kalyna Vasyunets for her support and for providing authentic costumes from the wardrobe of the Iskra Dance School.
Author: Inna Mikhno