Conversation with Lesia Voroniuk, creator of World Vyshyvanka Day, followed by a panel discussion with Ewa Klekot, Monika Nęcka.
read moreThe specific nature of Central Europe follows from a unique historical experience of this part of the continent. This became obvious in the 20th century. It has to be noted that in the 20th century political borders in Central and Eastern Europe have changed faster than cultural borders. Central Europe has never found itself outside the European civilisation. But it retained its distinctiveness – which today is a value.
read moreOn December 15, 2023, the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Krakow was a space for discussion on the contemporary dimension of traditional Ukrainian embroidery - vyshyvanka- its special symbolism during the ongoing war with Russia. Dr Lesia Voroniuk, who is creating a vyshyvanka museum in Ukraine, came especially for the meeting from Chernivtsi.
read moreConversation with Lesia Voroniuk, creator of World Vyshyvanka Day, about vyshyvankas - traditional Ukrainian embroidery - as a weapon and a talisman read from the contemporary perspective of war, struggle and seeking refuge. The conversation will be followed by a panel discussion which will put vyshyvankas in a broader artistic, anthropological and social context.
read moreOn November 16, 2023, Europa Nostra organised a webinar #Youth4Heritage: ‘Heritage as a bridge for peace and reconciliation. Exchanging experiences – pooling resources’.
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