A big march in support of Ukraine took place in Dresden on Independence Day. People came all in black and held posters in their hands in support of the defenders of Mariupol and to call for help to Ukraine.
A large procession in support of Ukraine took place on August 24, the 31st anniversary of our Independence. In response, to thank the people of Dresden, Ukrainians in the city organized a massive Thanksgiving Day on August 27.
In Dresden, people took to the streets to support Ukraine
Independence Day of Ukraine in Dresden! Thanks to everyone who shared this day with us! Glory to Ukraine! – the organizers wrote.
The co-organizer of the action, Nicole Dobrovolskaya, wrote that the action started from the Neumarkt square. It is worth noting that almost all people were dressed in black. They did not shout out any calls, they walked in silence. They held Ukrainian flags and inscriptions in their hands:
- “Ukraine needs your help”;
- “Freedom for the defenders of Mariupol”;
- “Ukraine is being killed “.
Gathered in the square, people listened to the speeches of Ukrainians and foreigners, as well as the performance of the Ukrainian choir. After that, they walked silently through Dresden.
In Dresden, hundreds of people took to the rally in support of Ukraine/Photo by Plattform Dresden e. V.
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< p> According to the German publication “Sächsische Zeitung”, approximately 300-500 people took part in the procession.
In Dresden, people actively supported Ukraine: watch the video
Pay attention!An initiative “Ukrainian coordination center Dresden” was organized in Dresden. They help Ukraine by providing humanitarian aid for civilians in Ukraine and refugees, as well as sending medicines and medical equipment to Ukraine, providing assistance to refugees in logistics, housing, social and educational services.
Ukrainians thanked the people of Dresden
To thank the residents of Dresden, on August 27, Ukrainians organized a large-scale action “Thanksgiving Day and the celebration of the Independence Day of Ukraine”.
As part of the action, Ukrainians organized a small market where people could buy souvenirs and Ukrainian goodies for symbolic donations.
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Moreover, there were games and face art for children. There was a concert at the same time.
With a smile on our face, we want to bring all the guests closer to the diversity of our culture, to show the highlights of our Motherland and how Independence Day is celebrated in Ukraine. We are looking at the situation in our state with tears in our eyes,” the organizers of the action explained.
They once again thanked all the people of Dresden for their willingness to help accept the Ukrainians.
