Yulia Svyrydenko: Vyshyvanka is a symbol of unity, remembrance, and strength for the Ukrainian people

On Vyshyvanka Day, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko congratulated Ukrainians on the holiday and emphasized the special significance of the vyshyvanka as a symbol of national identity, remembrance, and resilience.

“World Vyshyvanka Day marks its 20th anniversary. What began as a small initiative launched by students from our city of Chernivtsi has grown into a global movement that unites millions of Ukrainians every year, both in Ukraine and around the world,” noted Yulia Svyrydenko.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the vyshyvanka had long been not only an element of traditional clothing but also an important symbol of Ukrainian statehood and cultural heritage.

“Vyshyvanka has long been more than clothing; rather, it is a symbol, a statement. It is with us everywhere: in everyday life and on special occasions, in moments of joy and on days of great tragedy, on the front line and at home, during revolutions, when we say farewell to our finest people, and even under occupation, as a symbol of quiet resistance,” emphasized Yulia Svyrydenko.

The vyshyvanka is a way of speaking about who we are without unnecessary words, of learning the history of our families and our nation.

“In every motif, there is the strength and beauty of a tradition our ancestors preserved through centuries of trials. Our task is to protect it and carry it forward,” the Head of Government emphasized.