Ukrainian traditions that had even the remotest religious connotation were banned during the atheist-run Soviet era. Some brave souls continued to practice them underground. One such tradition is pysanky -- large, beautifully hand decorated eggs with the most intricate designs.
Cultural Tours, Culture
Some of my favorite moments as a tour leader are watching the expressions of our travelers as they first encounter some of these wonders. There is a particular corner where I like to skip ahead just a little so I can savor the expressions as the group rounds the corner and sees the magnificent Eiffel Tower towering above them in all its glory.
