Inscribed in 2025 (20.COM)
on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Title EN: Traditionally, the knowledge and skills about maksym were transmitted within the family, from the elders to the youth through the practice of making. During family gatherings or celebrations, people exchange recipes of making or reveal their secret ingredients. The process of making maksym has a symbolic meaning and is also connected with other ICH elements, e.g. blessings.
