• 11/11/2024

Zelenskyy and his wife in vyshyvankas congratulate Ukrainians on Vyshyvanka Day

Pravda Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena greeted Ukrainians on Vyshyvanka Day by posting their own festive photo together on social media [a vyshyvanka is a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt, part of Ukrainian national dress – ed.].

The couple coordinated their outfits, choosing black and white shirts: Volodymyr with traditional Ukrainian ornaments and Olena with floral motifs.

Source: Tabloid

Quote: “Visible or not, it [vyshyvanka] is always under the pixel [Ukraine’s military camouflage pattern – ed.] of a defender and under the uniform of a lifeguard, under a medic’s robe, an energy engineer’s jacket, it is on a volunteer, on a teacher, on everyone who holds the defence,” Zelenskyy said in his Instagram post.

“Our children know it since childhood. It symbolises the unity of all generations of Ukrainians through the centuries.

Its pattern is unique because our deeds embroider it on a canvas woven by our values. Over the years of resistance to aggression, it has become an informal uniform for all those who defend humanity, freedom, and the right to identity. Happy Vyshyvanka Day, Ukraine, Ukrainians, and friends of Ukraine!” the Zelenskyys said.

Background:

  • Last year and the year before, the Ukrainian President and First Lady greeted Ukrainians on Vyshyvanka Day separately.

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https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/05/16/7456067/