57K views · 18K reactions | While Russia tries to erase Ukraine — our people, our history, our culture — Ukrainians keep doing the opposite. We celebrate Christmas with our own traditions: carols in the streets, the Christmas star carried from home to home, voices raised in song instead of fear. Even under fire, we don’t abandon who we are. This is how a culture survives. This is how Ukraine endures. ✨ | Ukraine / Україна | Facebook

✨ Ukrainian folk culture is well-preserved in the traditions of celebrating Malanka. On 13-14 January, the streets get flooded with performers, dressed in colourful costumes and masks. They stroll from house to house, singing ritual songs called Shchedrivka and wishing hosts all the best in the new year. Despite the Malanka traditions was almost lost during Soviet times, they started reviving after the restoration of Ukrainian independence. 🤗 Enjoy the celebration of Malanka — watch the video.