Ukrainians celebrate Vyshyvanka Day to preserve folk traditions


Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) – In Kyiv, Ukrainians wear traditional embroidered clothes to mark Vyshyvanka Day, an annual celebration of folk traditions. The loose-fitting shirt, often white with geometric patterns embroidered around the edges known as “Vyshyvanka” is a beloved folk garment worn on special occasions. This year’s celebration is seen as a symbol of national unity against the Russian invasion.

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