The colorful houses in the village of Ciocanesti in Bukovina, Romania are painted with traditional motifs from local costumes and painted eggs, maintaining a local tradition passed down for generations. Locals decorate the exteriors of houses, as well as public buildings like the post office and town hall, with patterns that symbolize concepts like wisdom, intelligence, infinity, and the ability to distinguish right from wrong. These traditional designs are kept alive from parents to children to preserve their cultural heritage.