Кобзарско-лирниковую традицию Украины внесли в список ЮНЕСКО.

This was reported by the Ministry of Culture.

The head of the ministry, Nikolai Tochitsky, referred to this decision as significant. The concept and preparation of the nomination are entirely attributed to the practitioners, with the ministry providing its support.

“For us, this is a recognition of our values, culture, uniqueness, and identity… The kobzar guilds of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Lviv have clearly demonstrated that the preservation of living tradition relies on its bearers. It thrives when there are those who carry it forward,” he stated.

The minister emphasized that contemporary kobzars, much like their ancestors during the Cossack era, bolster the fighting spirit of Ukrainian defenders and inspire them to fight for freedom and independence.

According to government data, 133 Ukrainian cultural figures have lost their lives during the war, including six members of the kobzar guilds who took up arms to defend Ukraine.

“As long as the enemy attempts to eradicate our identity by destroying cultural institutions and killing artists, we will continue to fight,” the minister concluded.