Ukraine Embassy celebrates Vyshyvanka day

Celebrated annually in the third week of May, vyshyvanka was first celebrated in 2006 and it has since evolved into a global celebration of Ukrainian cultural heritage. The day encourages Ukrainians to don the vyshyvanka symbolizing national identity and unity.

In his address, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Botswana, Olesksiy Syvak stated that vyshyvanka day presents time and opportunity for their citizens to take pride in their culture and roots. Syvak explained that the vyshyvanka (traditionally embroidered shirt) is more than a shirt, it defines them.