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On the 35 anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, Ukrainians around the world joined the global campaign “Peaceful Skies — a Shared Responsibility,” calling for strengthened protection of Ukrainian airspace as an important component of the security of the democratic world. This was reported by Hlavkom, citing the community of Ukrainians active abroad, Strichka.
The campaign, which combines 14 days of digital quests in the Strichka app and offline events around the world, launched on 19 August and reached dozens of cities.
Czech Republic (Plzeň)
photo: Společně v Evropě
On 23 August more than 700 visitors from various corners of the Czech Republic gathered for Ukrainian Culture Day.
“Ukrainian Culture Day once again showed that culture truly has the power to unite people. It testifies to a genuine interest in Ukrainian culture, its traditions, and its modernity,” emphasized Daniel Tsyvenko, head of Společně v Evropě.
Spain (Alicante)
photo: Amigos de Ucrania
On Sunday, 23 August, the Ukrainian community under the auspices of the association Amigos de Ucrania carried a 100-meter Ukrainian flag through the city of Alicante.
“The event went peacefully. People chanted Ukrainian slogans, sang the anthem; at the front of the column there was a dance performance in Ukrainian costumes. We sincerely thanked Spain for its support,” said activist Hanna Bondarenko.
Austria (Innsbruck)
photo: Sofia Martsenyuk
On 23 August the Ukrainian community of Tyrol unfolded the largest flag in the region and held a large demonstration that concluded with a joint prayer attended by an Austrian choir.
Italy (Ancona)
photo: Insieme Per Ucraina
In the center of Ancona they unfurled a 15-meter flag. Andriy Podolskyi, head of the NGO Insieme Per Ucraina, noted that children painted their peaceful future under the symbolic Ukrainian sky-flag stretched over the square.
Lithuania (Kaunas)
photo: VŠĮ Ukrainos širdis
On 22 August a ceremonial event took place at the Museum of Ukrainian Life and Culture with talents from Kaunas, Jonava, and Karmėlava. The celebration was attended not only by local Lithuanians but also Italians who have actively supported Ukraine since the start of the war in 2014.
Mexico (Mexico City)
photo: mexconucrania/Instagram
On Sunday Ukrainians took part in a solidarity march and walked through the streets of the Mexican capital to celebrate Ukraine's independence together and express their deepest solidarity with its brave people.
Events on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day also took place in Sweden, Estonia, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere.
Alongside the street events, the digital part of the campaign continues in the Strichka app. Until 1 September every Ukrainian abroad can complete 14 daily quests — simple but important informational actions in support of Ukraine. Everyone who completes this “ribbon of tasks” to the end is guaranteed to receive an exclusive handmade silver brooch “Yaroslav’s Trident.”
Recall that on 24 August Ukraine marks the 35-th anniversary of the proclamation of Independence. Ceremonial events took place in Kyiv with the participation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, representatives of the state authorities, military personnel, and foreign guests.
In particular, on the occasion of Independence Day President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska took part in a prayer for Ukraine held at Saint Sophia's Cathedral.
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