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The program dedicated to the protection of the traditional covering of roofs with straw and reeds has becomea new elementNational list of intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine. It is implemented in the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine, which has served to preserve Ukrainian traditions for more than half a century.
The program focuses on the research and preservation of traditional building covering technologies, including the training of craftsmen who master these ancient methods. It is also aimed at restoring the entire cycle of the process — from procurement of materials to self-covering of roofs, popularization of environmentally friendly technologies and their return to widespread use.
Historically, straw and reeds were the main materials for covering roofs in the folk construction of Ukraine. To cover the roofs with straw, rye was used, which was first cut with sickles, tied into sheaves, and then threshed with a flail. Reeds were collected in autumn or at the beginning of winter, cleaned, dried and tied into bundles.
To carry out roofing works in the museum, folk craftsmen-roofers from the villages were invited, who had the relevant knowledge and skills that were passed down between generations. Museum workers recorded the basics of roofing technology, and the acquired knowledge and skills were later applied in practice, as well as passed on to their students.
The museum regularly carries out both complete roofing of architectural structures and partial repair of roofs, preserving the historical appearance of architectural objects, which contributes to the preservation of the traditions of folk construction.
The program has been active since the museum was founded in 1969 and corresponds to its purpose — the preservation and reproduction of traditional Ukrainian architecture, the popularization of folk crafts and crafts, as well as the study of folk art through the historical and ethnographic regions of Ukraine. Since the museum's architectural exhibits are in the natural environment and exposed to atmospheric influences, this practice has become especially relevant in the last five years.
