Armenia`s Ukrainians celebrate national holiday 

ArmInfo. On May 15, a procession of the Ukrainian community in Armenia in national dress - embroidered shirts - took place from Yerevan's Freedom Square to the monument to the great Ukrainian poet and artist Taras Shevchenko in Yerevan.

The event was dedicated to the International Vyshyvanka Day, which  has been celebrated worldwide since 2006 on the third Thursday of  May.

Representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora in Armenia, as well as  employees of the Embassy of Ukraine in Armenia, students of the  Yerevan Educational and Scientific Institute of the West Ukrainian  National University, heads of Ukrainian public organizations -  <Ukrainians in Armenia>, <Ukrainian House in Armenia>, <Federation of  Ukrainians in Armenia> (Yerevan and Vanadzor) took part in the  procession. At the monument to Kobzar, the event began with the  performance of the Ukrainian anthem on the duduk by the student of  the Yerevan Conservatory Narek Avetisyan, then poems of Ukrainian  poets and their own composition were recited. In addition, the vocal  ensemble "Dnipro", already known in Armenia, which has been operating  in our country for more than 20 years, performed before the audience.

Charge d'Affaires of Ukraine in Armenia Valeriy Lobach noted that  this holiday symbolizes unity, dignity and endless love for Ukraine.  <For Ukrainians, vyshyvanka is not just clothing, but the legacy of  ancestors, which is embroidered with threads of history, traditions  and the unbroken spirit of Ukrainians. Today we came here in  beautiful national attire from the symbolic Freedom Square to an  equally symbolic place for Ukrainians - the monument to Taras  Grigorievich Shevchenko. Every step you take, every vyshyvanka on the  streets of Yerevan is the voice of Ukraine, which sounds beyond its  borders. This is a reminder to the whole world that we are strong,  united, we cherish our identity, being thousands of kilometers away  from our native land. Today's holiday is not only about traditions,  but also about our unity and resilience. Each pattern of the  vyshyvanka is a symbol of hope, a symbol of faith in the victory of  goodness and light>, - the diplomat noted.

He also stressed that the Ukrainian people remain strong because they  have support from all over the world, including Armenia. Wishing  everyone peace, harmony and good health, he expressed hope that the  friendship between Armenia and Ukraine will only grow stronger every  day.