The pysanka is more than just a pattern—it holds encoded warmth. And that warmth filled the space during our latest Mental Health Evening—a pysanka-making workshop held as part of the Mental Support for Media program. Gathered in a circle of our own, with hot tea in hand and guided by a caring master artist, we created more than just Easter symbols—we created moments of quiet, comfort, and inner grounding.
In Ukrainian tradition, pysanky were believed to offer protection so strong that people would bury them under their doorsteps—as shields for the household. Every egg carries more than a design—it carries a worldview and a hope.
Shared traditions aren’t just about the past. They’re about the resilience we build— together, here and now.
As part of the Mental Support for Media program by the Souspilnist Foundation, made possible through a partnership with UNESCO Ukraine and with the support of the 在ウクライナ日本国大使館 / Embassy of Japan in Ukraine.
