Vyshyvanka (Embroidered Shirt) Day

Ukrainians around the country dug through their closets on May 19^st to dig out their vyshyvankas – the traditional embroidered shirt that is one of the country’s most recognizable symbols. 

Celebrated on the third Thursday of every May since 2007, the celebration is designed to preserve and promote Ukrainian values among the country’s youth and general population. 

A rich mixture of events typically mark this event.