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Address by the President of Ukraine on the Day of Dignity and Freedom

Fellow Ukrainians! [*]

Today we celebrate the Day of Dignity and Freedom. A holiday that shows that for us dignity and freedom is a holiday. The answer to the question of who Ukrainians are and what is most important to them.

Dear people!

I said these words in the same place on the same day exactly one year ago. What has changed since then? A lot. In our country, Europe and the whole world. But something remains unchanged. This is the answer to the question of who Ukrainians are and what is most important to us. Two values, inextricably intertwined, like the right and left banks of the Dnipro River. Like blue and yellow colors. Like Chubynsky’s words and Verbytsky’s music. Like two threads of a pattern on a vyshyvanka where our genetic code is encrypted. This is dignity and freedom.

We always remembered this and have no right to forget. We always valued this and are not afraid to defend this. We always knew what we wanted. And this year, everyone found out what we are capable of. Friends and enemies saw it. Allies and partners. We saw for ourselves. Someone - once again. Someone - for the first time. But all together we proved and continue to prove that dignity and freedom are a holiday for us. This remained unchanged. And everyone saw what Ukrainians are capable of.

Everyone saw what defenders we have. How to hold out against one of the greatest armies in the world and become one of the best armies in the world. Someone will say: it sounds loud. Yes. Our army sounds loud. For the last eight years. And for the last nine months. When hardened fighters are joined by musicians, actors, Olympic champions, IT specialists, scientists, businessmen. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians who did not get on the plane, but stood in line at the military commissariat. And side by side they stood up for our dream. Free Ukraine forever.

And everyone saw what our civilians are capable of. Everyone saw what kind of citizens we have! How can you become a living wall on the path of the occupier's military columns, stop and turn around enemy tanks and armored personnel carriers with bare hands. Go to rallies under the occupation despite the gunshots and stun grenades. Preserve the Ukrainian flag and wait to finally meet the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Flood your village to prevent the orcs from entering Kyiv.

Shoot down a Russian drone with a can. Give seeds to the occupiers so that sunflowers sprout in the place where they perish.

And everyone saw what kind of doctors, firefighters, rescuers, railway workers, energy workers, and farmers we have. How can you be on duty for several weeks in a row. Pull dozens of wounded from the battlefield. Carry out surgeries under bombs and bullets. Sow a crop and gather it as a harvest under bombs and bullets. Give lectures to students online, in the trenches. Get a bachelor's degree online, in the trenches.

Everyone saw what kind of volunteers and caring people we have. How can you raise funds for drones, ambulance vehicles, optics, thermal imagers in a matter of hours. How to get everything. Buy everything. Bring everything. And then get, buy and bring again, because that wasn't all. And in every village, people canned borscht and stewed meat for the frontline, because we would go red with embarrassment if our warriors ate expired dry ration, like orcs.

We are willing to give the last we have so that the Ukrainian warrior looks decently. Fights decently. Wins decently. And everyone saw what kind of business we have. Not oligarchs, but a modern, creative, humane and responsible business. How to turn your office, hotel or gym into a shelter for IDPs. How fashion shoe brands manufacture army boots. Designers of women's dresses manufacture body armor. A garden furniture manufacturer makes anti-tank hedgehogs. A famous model cooks food for warriors and refugees. A TV presenter makes a "Bandera smoothie". A doctor of science sorts humanitarian aid in Poland. And an opera singer evacuates hundreds of people in his car.

Everyone saw what kind of children we have. How they give up smartphones and gadgets to donate money to the army. How they wash cars and sell drawings, collecting money for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. How a boy runs away from home to enroll in the territorial defense. How a girl with shot legs drives a car 15 kilometers to take out four wounded adults.

Everyone saw what kind of people we have! Willing to give the last. Willing to stand to the last. They did not lose dignity. Bravery. Faith in themselves. And they united. In order not to lose freedom. Not to lose independence. Not to lose Ukraine.

We can be left without money. Without gasoline. Without hot water. Without light. But not without freedom. And it remains unchanged.

Yes, we have paid and continue to pay a very high price for freedom. And we will never forget all those who gave their lives for Ukraine. And we will never forgive everyone who took away their lives and wanted to take away our freedom. But the main thing is that no one succeeded and no one will ever succeed.

Dear people!

I said these words in the same place on the same day exactly one year ago. What has changed since then? A lot. Craters appeared on our land. There are roadblocks and anti-tank hedgehogs in our cities and villages. It may be dark on our streets. It may be cold in our homes. There are many changes, but they have not changed the most important thing. Because the most important thing is not outside, but inside. And it remains unchanged. And that's why we will hold out. We will endure.

Everyone. Different. But Ukrainian men and women. Defenders. Everyone who knows: we must be worthy, we must not give up. Because Ukrainians are not used to giving up. Because they have dignity. And therefore - freedom!

This remains unchanged. We will overcome everything. Endure. Survive. Prevail!

And on the Day of Dignity and Freedom, we will gather on Maidan Nezalezhnosti. Where dignity and freedom have always been protected. On the granite, on the barricades during the Orange Revolution and the Revolution of Dignity. Where we celebrated the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. And where we will celebrate the Victory Day of Ukraine. In a peaceful Kyiv, in a peaceful Ukraine, I will speak about the important. About the main thing. What remained unchanged. And will remain unchanged.

Glory to Ukraine!

Glory to Ukraine!

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[* all italicized text = speech from 2021

Please, also watch the video. They use a lot of clips to visualize his words.]

Ukrainian vyshyvanka

Ukrainian vyshyvanka is a symbol of Ukrainian culture and national identity. It has a rich history and deep traditions. Here’s a brief overview of the history and significance of Ukrainian vyshyvanka:

History: Vyshyvanka has existed in Ukraine for many centuries. The first mention of vyshyvanka on fabrics in Ukraine dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Initially, vyshyvanka was done exclusively by hand, using needles and threads. Each region of Ukraine has its own unique vyshyvanka with its own ornaments, colours and symbols. Throughout history, vyshyvanka has been used as a symbol of national identity and the struggle for independence. Traditions: Ukrainian vyshyvanka has deep symbolic meanings. The designs of vyshyvanka often reflect nature, flora, the sun and other symbols of spiritual significance. The colours of vyshyvankas also have their own meaning. For example, red can symbolise strength and love, black – mourning, white – purity and innocence, yellow – the sun and gold. Vyshyvankas were worn for festive and religious events, weddings, folk and national holidays. Vyshyvanka also had a practical meaning – it protected from the cold, provided comfort and health. Modern times: Ukrainian vyshyvanka has always been popular among Ukrainians, but in recent years it has gained worldwide fame and recognition. Today, vyshyvanka can be seen both on the streets and on fashion catwalks. They have become a symbol of national pride and cultural diversity. Ukrainian designers and vyshyvanka craftsmen combine traditional elements with modern styles, adding a new artistic dimension to the vyshyvanka. Ukrainian vyshyvanka is not just a garment, but a symbol of national identity, cultural heritage and pride. It is a testament to the richness of Ukrainian culture and heritage that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Read more: https://heritageukraine.pp.ua/

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Say stuff about Ukrainian traditional dresses pls, like in my country people who live in the countryside wear traditional dresses often, is it same in your country too? At least during functions?

I am just really interested in European cultures imo

We rarely wear traditional clothes, to be honest. The clothing that we use the most often is embroidered shirt "vyshyvanka" - we wear it on holidays. I have several of them because my grandma loves embroidery. It is considered celebratory clothing, we wear it on big religious holidays (Christmas, Easter) and other celebrations. Some people wear it always when going to church. The rare use can do something with the fact that hand-made vyshyvanka is very expensive and valuable. It would be such a tragedy to ruin it

You can mostly see full traditional attire on various performances and festivities but it is usually modified and doesn't represent the way it was worn back in the day

Wearing vyshyvankas is more popular in villages conpared to cities and the west of the country compared to the east. In mountains, it is also way more popular than even in my subregion. They kept the tradition of wearing full traditional attire during weddings as well. During my mom's wedding, she was in a white dress but her... druzhky were in traditional attire. I feel like traditional to wear Ukrainian attire at the wedding is slowly dying though I would love to have a more traditional wedding

Also, I think some pagans wear it way more often than Christians because they believe in the magic of embroidered symbols. But most people are Christian

Modern vyshyvankas are also not what they used to be. People used to make them long, like a dress but nowadays it's more popular to have them shirt-length

Inspired by Saint Lucy's day. Wearing ukrainian modern traditional clothes, currently living in this skirt, it's so comfy and goes with everything!

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Handmade embroidery 100% wool.

HANDMADE EMBROIDERY! World’s famous Ukrainian Vyshyvanka (embroidered dress and shirts) evolved in the new 21st century fashion trend NEW Vyshyvanka thanks to the Maryna Asauliuk’s design development. NEW Vyshyvanka dress Kateryna in white with a big bright burning fire print. Forearms and cuffs are decorated with a pattern that was embroidered by the talented hands of ASAULIUK's highest top level craftswomen! The pattern uses the traditional “cross” technic. This NEW Vyshyvanka is an incredible mix of Ukrainian traditions and World’s Modernism that can astonish others and even your friends will be the envy of you! Based on the Kateryna painting by the Ukrainian prophet and genius Taras Shevchenko (1816-1861).

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 Body 80% silk, 20% polyester. Handmade embroidery 100% wool. Embellishments: print and hand made embroidery. Iron only inside. Do not iron embellishments. Do not machine wash. Wash separately. Do not tumble dry. Do not dry clean.

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I've been quite busy these last weeks, between work and collaborations for my Instagram. One of my latest collab is with the ukrainian brand Soniashnyk, which designs and makes traditional ukrainian clothes based on vintage photos. They sent me this beautiful blouse made of grey linen. I cannot wait to style it in many different ways since it's so comfortable and charming 🖤

Modern vyshyvanka blouse ✨️ I really like how the embroideries are adding a wow effect to the most simple outfit.