2023.05.18

Vyshyvanka Day

On May 18th, Ukrainians will celebrate Vyshyvanka Day. The embroidered shirt (vyshyvanka) has long been a symbol of Ukrainian heritage, dignity and unity, and this year it takes on an even greater significance. 

Amidst Russia’s war in Ukraine, the vyshyvanka serves as a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity. Vyshyvanka Day is a chance to honour the memory of the thousands of innocent people murdered by Russia’s genocidal war of aggression and pay tribute to brave men and women in Ukraine’s Armed Forces who give their lives for Ukraine’s freedom. We honour their memory. Вічная Пам’ять.

This year, Vyshyvanka Day also coincides with the Crimean Tatar Genocide commemoration. Ukrainian Canadians stand in solidarity with the Crimean Tatar People and calls on Canada and the international community to provide to Ukraine the weapons and equipment necessary for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to liberate all internationally recognized Ukrainian territory from Russian occupation.