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Independence Day events in Ukraine and around the world: where to go on 24 August?

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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

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Independence Day is a majestic national holiday celebrated not only in Ukraine but also around the world. Events dedicated to the most anticipated event in Ukrainian history will be held in every city, town and village. However, it is not only in Ukraine that Independence is celebrated. Forced migrants, diaspora communities - everyone wants to return home at least for a minute on this day. Read about the places that should be included in your holiday itinerary in this article.

How will Independence Day be celebrated in Ukraine?

Ukraine has many fascinating cities and towns that are worth travelling to during the Independence Day celebrations. However, we understand that the largest events will take place in cultural, commercial and transport centres. Unfortunately, such centres in eastern Ukraine are currently subject to military and security restrictions - visiting Kharkiv on 24 August involves risks, which has led to restrictions on Independence Day celebrations. So how will Independence Day be celebrated in Kyiv and Lviv?

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).

We recommend that fine art lovers visit the Central House of Artists these days. Currently, 300 works by Ukrainian artists from different regions are on display there. There is also an exhibition of paintings by Taras Shevchenko National Prize winners created since 1991.

Upon arrival in Kyiv, you should definitely visit one of the tours offered and see how Independence was created with your own eyes.

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.

And from 20:45 to 22:00, everyone will be able to see a street performance by the Khvylya artistic association.

In Western Ukraine, tourists can visit not only Lviv. Each region has its own pearls. By the way, Independence Day is a good time to take a ‘step to the heights’ - literally. Join the Visit Ukraine campaign and climb Hoverla with your family.

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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.

Fans of family festivals can travel to Gdansk, where the Dom/Dom family festival will take place on 24 and 25 August, offering creative workshops, literary meetings and a screening of the film Mavka. The Forest Song’.

For more festivals worth visiting in Europe in 2024, follow the link.

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.

The demonstration will take place on 24 August from 16:00 to 21:00 and is open to everyone to support the Ukrainian people and express their will in Europe.

In honour of Ukraine's Independence Day, 20 EU airports joined the Solidarity Action. Read more about the event in the article.

United Kingdom

The British celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day in their own specific style. On 25 August, the Saltburn Cricket Club will host a fair and festival called ‘Step into Ukraine’. London invites you to a fair with traditional Ukrainian cuisine and cooking classes for children.

Ukraine has been on the road to independence for centuries. Read more about this significant event here.

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