Independence Day events in Ukraine and around the world: where to go on 24 August?
Every city in Ukraine celebrates Independence Day on 24 August. Every allied country congratulates the heroic state. Find out what Independence Day events you can attend in Ukraine and around the world
How will Independence Day be celebrated in Ukraine?
Kyiv
From 22 to 25 August, the capital is hosting the interdisciplinary festival ‘About Ukrainian’, which focuses on highlighting the topic of state independence in various artistic fields. In 2024, the festival is being held offline for the first time and reflects the five key values of Ukrainian society: cinema represents courage, literature - freedom, visual artists - humour, musicians - sensitivity, and theatre - love.
By the way, on the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine, Ukrposhta is releasing a new stamp (yes, this is also one of the visual arts).
Lviv
Lviv residents are celebrating the Day of the Ukrainian Flag and Independence Day in a scientific way: the key event will be a lecture by public figure Yaroslav Kendzor, during which unique footage filmed during the proclamation of our country's independence on 24 August 1991 will be demonstrated. The event will take place on 24 August at 17:00 in the Town Hall courtyard.
Before that, everyone will be able to enjoy a performance by the orchestra of the Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy, scheduled for 15:00 on Rynok Square.
Independence Day is celebrated around the world: where to go?
Poland
The largest event dedicated to the Independence Day of Ukraine will be held in Warsaw under the slogan ‘We are together’. During the festival, the Ukrainian Civil Society Award will be presented to Poles who have supported Ukrainians during the war.
The Polish-Ukrainian band DagaDana and the winner of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, Jamala, are also scheduled to perform. Polish and Ukrainian actors will join the festival with monologues based on the War 2022 anthology.
Germany
The main events for Ukraine's Independence Day will take place in Berlin. Among the most interesting are the weaving of a huge camouflage net and a demonstration at the Brandenburg Gate.
United Kingdom
Ukraine has been on the road to independence for centuries. Read more about this significant event here.
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