Korovainytsia from Seventh East Street

Re-creation of the Tradition of Korovai Baking in New York: A Case Study

Marianna Dushar

Citation

Dushar, Marianna. “Seventh East Street: Re-creation of the Tradition of Korovai Baking in New York: A Case Study.” New York Folklore, vol. 49:1-2, 2023. pp. 3-13.

Summary

This study investigates the re-creation of the korovai baking tradition within the Ukrainian diaspora in New York, offering a detailed case study of how the cultural practice has been adapted and revitalized in a new environment. Although korovai, a traditional Ukrainian wedding bread, is deeply rooted in the culinary practices of Ukraine, its continuation in the diaspora reflects a dynamic process of cultural adaptation. The research explores the establishment and operation of korovai baking classes in The Ukrainian Museum in New York and the personal baking practices of Mrs. Larysa Zielyk, demonstrating how these efforts contribute to the ongoing re-creation and transmission of the tradition.

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