On the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine's independence, celebrations related to it are taking place in Polish cities. In Wrocław, the anthem of both countries was sung and the Ukrainian flag was unfurled. In Poznań, preparations are underway for a march, which will end with a friendly picnic on the Warta River.
Independence Day Ukraine was established on August 24, 1991 by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. It is a symbolic date of the restoration of sovereignty to this country and the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence of Ukraine. It has been celebrated since 1992.
On the Wroclaw market square on Saturday afternoon, the anthems of Ukraine and Poland were sung on this occasion. Ukrainians celebrated the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine's independence by unfurling a long flag of their country. In the morning, a liturgy was held in the Greek Catholic cathedral, from where the solidarity march started and reached the Main Square.
Independence Day of Ukraine in WroclawTVN24
The Ukrainian flag on the Main Square in WrocławTVN24
Preparations for the Poznań march
On Saturday, a march will take place in the streets of Poznań to celebrate the unity of the Ukrainian nation and express gratitude to Polish friends for their support and solidarity. Preparations are underway at Mickiewicz Square.
Reporter Aleksander Przybylski said on TVN24 that the march, which is to start at 1 p.m., will also be attended by Poles, who helped Ukrainians in the first days and months of Russian aggression and continue to do so. – These are not the only celebrations of today's holiday, a concert will be held at the “Zamek” Cultural Center, and at the Saint Roch Bridge you will be able to take part in a friendly picnic – he added.
Preparations are underway in Poznań for a march that will pass through the streets of the city.TVN24
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The attractions of the friendly picnic on the Warta River include traditional Ukrainian dishes, live music performed by Ukrainian artists and the opportunity to express your thoughts and feelings through anonymous boxes.
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