Fall Program 2009
The story of “Chervona Kalyna” (Red Viburnum)
Blossom Viburnum Berries
Red Viburnum is probably the most glorified tree in Ukrainian culture. Once, a long time ago, it was linked with the birth of the universe, fiery trio: Sun, Moon and Stars. Therefore, its name came from the ancient name of the Sun - "Kolo” (circle).
Red Viburnum (Latin: Viburnum Opulus) is high-branched tree 2-4 m high with gray bark. It grows along the rivers and reservoirs almost all over Ukraine and blossoms in May – June. Its fragrant flowers are large and white while its red berries that resemble drops of blood can be collected in September-October.
Sometimes, Red Kalyna is considered a symbol of Ukraine and its usage during autumn holidays, funerals, and other rituals determines its significance. Kalyna is also considered a "wedding tree" and Viburnum branches often decorate tables and wedding parties to signify the bonds of household and family.
In the world of art image, Red Kalyna is associated with viburnum - girl, viburnum – Ukraine, and viburnum - blood. This symbolic relationship of viburnum to Ukraine and blood is reflected in many rebel songs where Viburnum fruit became a symbol of courage of people who gave their lives fighting for Ukraine’s freedom.
This educational program explained some of the Ukrainian cultural traditions that relate to Red Viburnum. In addition, many Ukrainian poems and songs that glorify Red Viburnum were recited and sang by amateur group “Chervona Kalyna.”
References
· Єлін, Ю. Я., Зерова, М. Я., Лушпа, В. І., Шаброва, С. І. Дари лісів . — К.: «Урожай», 1979 Yelin, J. J., Zerov, MJ, Lushpi, VI, Shabrov SI Gifts forests. - K.: Harvest, 1979
· Зузук, Б. М., Куцик, Р. В. 'Калина звичайна ( Viburnum opulus L.)', журнал «Провізор» № 23'2007 , № 24'2007 (продовження) , № 01'2008 (продовження) Zuzuk, BM, Kutsyk, RV 'Viburnum opulus (Viburnum opulus L.)', the magazine "Felicia" number 23'2007,24'2007 number (extension),number 01'2008 (continued)
· http://vyshyvanka.blox.ua/2008/06/Znaki-starodavnih-vishivanok.html "Symbols of ancient vyshyvanok"] ↑ Божок, О. П. 'Дерева, оспівані народом' , Символ дерева у світовій культурі та художній творчості , Науковий вісник НЛТУ України — Львів: НЛТУ України . — 2006. — Вип.16.4. — 284 с.
· Idol, OP 'Trees, glorified by the people', symbol of the tree in world culture and art, Scientific Bulletin NLTU Ukraine - Lviv: Ukraine NLTU. - 2006. - Vyp.16.4. - 284 pp. ↑ а б в Кузьменко, О. М. 'Дерева, оспівані народом' , Символіка калини в українських піснях національно-визвольних змагань XX ст. , Науковий вісник НЛТУ України — Львів: НЛТУ України . — 2006. — Вип.16.4. — 284 с.
· Kuzmenko, A. "Trees, glorified by the people ', Kalin Symbolism in Ukrainian songs national liberation struggle of the XX century., Scientific Bulletin NLTU Ukraine - Lviv: Ukraine NLTU. - 2006. - Vyp.16.4. - 284 pp.
Links
«Ой у лузі, червона калина» — музика і слова різних версій цієї пісні."Oh in the meadow, red viburnum" - music and lyrics of different versions of this song
