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Ukrainians celebrate Vyshyvanka Day to preserve folk traditions

AFP, 19 May 2023
In Kyiv, Ukrainians wear traditional embroidered clothes to mark Vyshyvanka Day, an annual celebration of folk traditions. The loose-fitting shirt, often white with geometric patterns embroidered around the edges known as "Vyshyvanka" is a beloved folk garment worn on special occasions. This year’s celebration is seen as a symbol of national unity against the Russian invasion.

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