Ukraine celebrated its 31st Independence Day. On this day, Ukrainians all over the world took to the streets not only to celebrate this holiday, but to remind us of the war in our state.
Ukrainians took to the streets of cities in a number of European countries. Read more about how our compatriots abroad celebrate Independence Day.
Where actions were held with the participation of Ukrainians
Poland
Most of the events today are held in Poland, which of all countries sheltered the largest number of Ukrainians who were forced to flee the war. For example, Wroclaw prepared a whole program for Independence Day.
The celebration there began with a prayer service in the Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a solemn raising of the flag of Ukraine near the Consulate General and the Independence March. In addition, a 36-meter banner of Ukraine was unfurled in the city center.
A world record for the performance of the national anthem of Ukraine was set today in Wroclaw.
Diplomats, representatives of the Ukrainian community and the clergy laid flowers at the Ukrainian Monuments at the Volsky Orthodox Cemetery. To honor in this way the memory of the fighters for Independence – the soldiers of the army of the Ukrainian People's Republic.
In Wroclaw diplomats honored the memory of the fallen Ukrainian heroes/Photo ua.news
Celebrations were held at the Volsk Orthodox Cemetery/Photo ua.news
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People brought flowers at the monument to Vasily Stus/Photo ua.news
In Gdansk on the occasion of the Independence of Ukraine, a solemn laying of flowers and the Freedom March took place, culminating in a concert of Ukrainian performers. Also in the city they prayed for peace in Ukraine.
In Warsawand a number of other Polish cities hosted the “Heart for Ukraine” campaign, organized by the “Future of Ukraine” charitable organization with the assistance of the Ukrainian embassy in Poland.
Also on the Independence Day of Ukraine, an ultra-marathon of gratitude ended in Warsaw, within which Ukrainian rescuer Vladimir Skovorodka ran more than 800 km from Kyiv to Warsaw.
See photos from the ultramarathon/Photo of the State Emergency Service
Germany
In Berlina charity concert with the participation of Ukrainian artists was held at the Columbiahalle concert hall. Potap, DZIDZIO, Alexander Ponomarev, Sergey Babkin, Dantes, Alina Pash, Kola, Probass & Hardi and the winners of Eurovision 2022 Kalush Orchestra.
In addition, The Free World Gathering was held in the city, which was announced the day before by the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine. In the evening, the Ukrainian Freedom Parade will take place, the participants of which will march from Breitscheidplatz to the Brandebuse Gate.
In Munich, people also took to the streets of the city to celebrate this day together with Ukrainians.
Independence Day Ukraine in Munich/Photo Polish Radio
Czech Republic
In Prague, the main actions took place near the Exhibition Center, where rallies were held in support of Ukraine. In addition, Ukrainian musicians performed there, in particular, the TNMK group. All funds raised will be used to help Ukraine's military hospitals.
Latvia
In Riga, flowers were laid at the Freedom Monument, from where the procession of the Diaspora and representatives of the Ukrainian Embassy to the monument to Taras Shevchenko began.
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Cyprus
On August 24, Cyprus also hosted a number of actions on the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine – festivals, literary evenings, charity fairs.
In the city of Paphos, Ukrainians held a large celebratory rally and joined the global flash mob #IndependenceInMyHeart, which translates as Independence in the Heart.
Ukrainians in Cyprus held a large-scale rally on Independence Day/Photo courtesy of Channel 24
Approximately came to the event 150 Ukrainians. Citizens of Ukraine drew a 10-meter banner with words of gratitude in Greek and English. So they thanked the people of Cyprus for their support and hospitality.
Ukrainians on rally created a 10-meter banner/Photo courtesy of 24 channels
On August 24, Ukrainians thanked the Cypriots for their hospitality/Photo courtesy of Channel 24
Switzerland
Ukrainians in Geneva celebrated Independence Day with the “Procession of Respect for the Indestructible”. The march went from the Place des Nations to the Palais Wilson (the historic UN headquarters). More than a thousand people took part in the parade.
During the march, people chanted the slogans: “Glory to Ukraine”, “Save the defenders of Mariupol” and sang the national anthem/Photo News.LIVE
Spain
Celebrated Independence Day and < strong>in sunny Spain . Videos and photos from Alicante have been circulated on the net – Ukrainians walked around the city, holding out a huge state flag.
Georgia
Many people in Tbilisi came out in support of the Ukrainians. Georgia expressed support to Ukrainians and solidarity on Independence Day.
How Flag Day was celebrated abroad
- In Seoul, the capital of South Korea, on the occasion of the National Flag Day unfurled a 20-meter blue-and-yellow flag. There was also a solemn procession with the Ukrainian flag.
- Also, a large flag of Ukraine was unfurled in Krakow, Poland.
- At the same time, the #sparkofcourage event was held in the USA on the National Flag Day – at sunset the Americans lit candles in their homes and at the gathering places of Ukrainians. in memory of those who defend the independence of Ukraine
