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Vyshyvanka Day, 20th World Vyshyvanka Day celebrated

cultureMay 21, 2026374,205

Ukrainians and supporters worldwide celebrated the 20th World Vyshyvanka Day by wearing traditional embroidered vyshyvanky and staging events in cities from Kyiv to Vilnius. The holiday began as a student initiative in Chernivtsi and now takes place in more than 100 countries, featuring public displays such as a neo-fresco in Vilnius and celebrities like Demi Moore wearing Ukrainian-inspired looks. The geometric embroidery patterns serve as symbolic amulets that link generations and express cultural identity and solidarity amid Ukraine's ongoing struggle for freedom.

Timothy Snyder
@timothysnyder.bsky.social

Solidarity today and every day with Ukrainian friends. #VyshyvankaDay

Selfie of Timothy Snyder wearing a Vyshyvanka.
138318d ago
Ellis Hankins15

Thank you Professor Snyder for everything you are doing for democracy, decency and world peace. Slava Ukraini.

paulusg.bsky.social8

Kremlin’s FSB Elite JUST Hit: 100+ Officers Gone youtu.be/ArQpZPznaGU?... via @YouTube

rustyoldcrow.bsky.social7

Absolutely. Remember when the battle began and things and places where lit up and flags where flown all over the world in support of Ukraine. Let's do that again.

Renae Freedom5

SLAVA UKRAINI! Regardless of the debased man who sits in the U.S. White House, majority Americans love and support our Ukrainian brothers and sisters. We know attacks on Ukraine are attacks against all of us. Ukraine is fighting for all democracies. SLAVA UKRAINI!!!❣️

Muttsylvania5

The Ukrainians are smart and courageous, and I believe that's why they'll prevail over the weak and fearful in the US and Russia.

Liberty & Freedom5

WE 🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇦! Unfortunately WE have to DUMP that CORRUPT CRIMINAL FELON to get out of the INTENTIONAL HOLE he keeps trying to keep Americans in!

abirdbrain.bsky.social4

And I will send Ukraine monthly donations for as long as I can afford them. Their defense is very important to me.

Tom (kid codger) O'Neill3

I remember seeing videos coming out of Ukraine at the start of the war, showing they were 100% committed to beating back the Russian incursion, and sure they were propaganda but I remember thinking "Holy crap, this country is not going to just lay down and get steamrolled." Slava Ukraini! #NAFO 🇺🇦

Michael Petty2

Now I want my own vyshyvanka.

Ron 🇨🇦 🇲🇽2

Ukraine is kicking Russia arse

Wicky2

Bringing Putin to his knees.

Mark Carney
@mark-carney.bsky.social

Ukraine’s fight is our fight, their cause is our cause, and their independence will be our victory. To the Ukrainian communities in Canada and around the world celebrating their culture, identity, and traditions this Vyshyvanka Day: Canada stands with you.

Prime Minister Carney and Members of Parliament wear vyshywankas in Ottawa, Ontario.
88319d ago
stash1234.bsky.social16

Remember this 👇 Poilievre/CPC Voted AGAINST aid for UKRAINE Poilievre/CPC refused to acknowledge Navalny's MURDER Never forget 😪

C-A-R-R-I-E🇺🇲🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱🇩🇰💙🌎🐕😺🚫🍊💩🍆13

This is how most Americans felt too until #Shitler came back to the office! Ukraine must be the victor!

The Alberta Socialist8

Now do one about Palestine

Enquirer 🇦🇺7

“Слава Україні!” (Slava Ukraini!) 🇺🇦🇦🇺

Elle Selawatch (no PMs)7

Canadians keep their word. We support Ukraine. 🇺🇦

🏴‍☠️DiscordⒶntMuse🏴‍☠️7

You won't lift a finger to help Gazans, Venezuelans, or Cubans. You exist to uplift the Epstein class and white supremacy.

🇨🇦Cre8ivCanuck🐸📎7

🌻 #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦 🍁 #ViveLeCanada 🇨🇦

F Jackson7

You should dress like that more often mister Prime Minister ;-). Happy Vyshyvanka Day!

Now Live From Toronto 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦6

Thank you Canada for seeing the insanity that was going on in the US, course correcting, and putting Mark Carney at the helm instead of the Canadian Trunt dude. We left the US because it no longer represented the country we loved. It is so awesome to be in The Great White North... so much better!!

Cowgal Fella 🇨🇦🇺🇦4

Luv the fashion show with all the vyshyvanka styles! Black on black is gorgeous, and I want that little short-sleeved one for summer. 😃👕🫶🇺🇦

Craig of New Scotland 🇨🇦4

Can we do something for Cuba? It doesn't matter if it makes Trump upset. He's always upset, and he's not here forever.

Dan 🇨🇦3

So proud to call Canada my home. You came at the right time. Canada is not broken. Keep your stick on the ice, PM.

Nick Lowe2

Wait you want to defend people from an invading force. The people of Palestine, Iran and Lebanon are waiting for your hypocritical ass to stop supporting the modern Nazis of the zionist state of Israel. Or do prefer protecting the Epstein class?

Sachi Wolfi Gortchi (Gortchakoff) 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇬🇧2

Happy Rockstar Day ✌️ #JourVyshyvanka #Vyshyvanka #Day l'🇺🇦 va gagner la ruSSie a perdu #UKRwillWIN #ruSSiaLOST

LNNL Band Official Account2

Meanwhile here in Alberta we need help dealing w the Russian and MAGA backed treasonous separatists and UCP. You going to do anything about the Russian forces attacking Canada? Or, are you a despicable nazi collaborator who will let Smith continue to commit treason and mass murder Canadians?

Yaroslava
@strategywoman.bsky.social

Today, on Vyshyvanka Day, I’ll be wearing a legacy from my two grandmothers: a vyshyvanka (embroidered shirt) from one, and a kraika (woven belt) from the other. I hope they will smile from the heavens ❤️

53319d ago
Mory 🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺🇮🇪🇩🇪🇺🇦11

How lovely! Great to have those precious heirlloms to wear! I love this tradition of Vyshyvanka day!

Carol Kubicki10

Hello Yaroslava from Scotland. You will look stunning and with inner and outer beauty in these gifts from your grandparents. Enjoy Vyshyvanka Day 🥰

Erich Meier8

A beautiful vyshyvanka and kraika. Carefully made and preserved, perhaps from two different regions. Such a honor to wear these family heirlooms. I am sure they will smile from haven 🫂 Happy Vyshyvanka Day!

Veronique Christophe 7

Precious, and lovely how you carry both grandmothers with you, Yaroslava. Gorgeous embroidery and weaving. Happy Vyshyvanka Day, to you and Ukraine! 🫂✨💙💛

mainebogboy.bsky.social6

Greetings Yaroslava. How very beautiful! Both the vyshyvanka and the kraika. So wonderful to keep this tradition. They will be smiling from the heavens. Take care and have a gentle day my friend. Jim🫂 Ukraine Always

Clareraynor 🐸6

Hi dear Yaroslava so very beautiful 😍 🫂🫂

Inpi4

They surely will smile Yara, as will my own Mom whose 17th anniversary of death I remember today, in gratitude for her unique Love. 🙏✨️🕯

notgoingback2024.bsky.social4

Happy Vyshyvanka Day to all Ukrainians from Germany! ❤️

Rose-marїe 🇳🇿🇺🇦🦩4

Its wonderful how you are carrying on your grandmothers’ legacy Yaroslava. 💙💛 🇺🇦 The Auckland Ukrainian community and supporters gathered last Sunday for Vyshyvanka Day. I enjoyed seeing so much beautiful embroidery, and felt honoured to be included in this day’s tradition. 🇺🇦🇳🇿

arianjacobs.bsky.social4

Beautiful clothes with wonderful embroidered details. If I had such beauties I would wear them with much pride and respect 🤩 Enjoy!

Philippe 🦀4

Happy Vyshyvanka day ✨✨✨ Congratulations for keeping culture alive.

Sarah4

Precious heirlooms and so beautiful. Happy Vishyvanka Day. 💙💛

cathyquietlife.bsky.social4

Before I even opened my iPad this morning I thought of Vyshyvanka Day. I wasn’t actually sure when it was but the fact it came into my mind means subconsciously I haven’t forgotten. I was thinking of the beautiful embroidery. Your grandmothers will be smiling for sure. ❤️

Hélène Landry3

Vyshyvanka Day ! Another magnificent manifestation of Ukrainian culture that the invader will not succeed in extinguishing... another beautiful day of resistance! Your grandmothers and my mother will smile from the heavens and will accompany you… You continue their life and their resistance… 💙💛

laharries.bsky.social3

Mine from my two grandmothers. Embroidery on both by Baba P and sewing of mine by Baba O. Treasures.

Ann Mackay2

Happy Vyshyvanka Day Yara! I I think you will look great and feel very special wearing your two beautiful heirlooms...it's even more special that they came from your grandmothers. 🤗🤗

A-L Donskoy 💙#Proud EUcitizen #Autistic🌻#FBPE2

Such fine work! Such beauty!

🇨🇦 Part owner of Canada2

Wow, gorgeous and so meaningful.

David2

So very lovely Yaroslava. I am sure that they will be so pleased 🙏🇺🇦🌻

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