On Thursday, May 19, Vyshyvanka Day is celebrated in Ukraine. The holiday dedicated to the traditional clothes of our country does not have a fixed date, it is celebrated annually on the third Thursday of May.

Celebration traditions.

On this day, it is customary to replace everyday clothes with embroidery or complement it with traditional embroidery..

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In peacetime, parades of embroidered shirts, actions and flash mobs are organized. During wartime, mass gatherings are not recommended as they can be dangerous.. But you can put on an embroidered shirt at home and celebrate the holiday with your family.

For our ancestors, vyshyvanka was a festive, not everyday wear. It is believed that Ivan Franko was the first to combine vyshyvanka with a casual look.. In this form, he is depicted on the 20-hryvnia banknote..

Vyshyvanka played the role of not only festive clothes, but also a talisman. The ornament that was applied to it contained various symbols that were supposed to protect the one who wears it..

The sleeves and collar of the shirt were embroidered so that it touched the body.. It was believed that there should be no knots on the back, as they could bring misfortune..

Embroidery styles and ornaments vary in different parts of Ukraine.