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Every third Thursday of May is Embroidery Day, a special holiday for Ukrainians

Embroidery is a talisman, a symbol, a desire for freedom and love for the Motherland.

An embroidered shirt is a national garment that is in every Ukrainian’s closet, but you don’t need a special occasion to wear it. To kindergarten or school, to work or for a walk: you can honor your national identity every day. But it is on this holiday that you can see people wearing embroidered clothes on the streets, and on this day Ukrainians remember the rich history and culture of our nation, its unity and resilience.

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The history of Ukrainian embroidery is closely linked to the history of the Ukrainian people, their traditions, beliefs and goals. Each region of Ukraine has its own unique patterns that have been passed down through the centuries. Embroidery is a priceless treasure that we must protect and honor.

In recent years, Embroidery Day has taken on a different meaning, a deeper meaning brought on by the bloody war. Ukrainians who have fled their homes and are abroad also express their unity and patriotism by wearing embroidered shirts. Far from their homeland, Ukrainians do not forget about their traditions. While embroidered shirts used to be commonly seen in Ukrainian cities, from bustling Kyiv to small Kaniv, people wearing embroidered clothing can now be found walking the streets of Wroclaw, Munich, and other cities.

Ukrainians demonstrate their resilience and strong spirit every day, and Embroidery Day is another day when we remember who we are, where we come from, and where we are going.

Hluhovtsova Alina

Hluhovtsova Alina is a student in the Journalism Department at V. I. Vernadsky Taurida National University.