May 18, 2020 Vyshyvanka Day, sometimes referred to as
World Vyshyvanka Day, is a Ukrainian holiday celebrated on the third Thursday
of May. On this day, thousands of Ukrainians across the world wear vyshyvankas
(traditional embroidered shirts) to demonstrate their national identity and
patriotism.
The word “vyshyvanka” is
derived from the Ukrainian word for embroidery, “vyshyvanka”. Embroidery has a rich history in Ukraine and
occupies an important place among Ukrainian decorative arts. Ukrainian
embroidery varies from region to region. Although red and black are the most
common colors of Ukrainian embroidery, other color schemes such as red and
blue, white on white and a combination of several bright colors are popular in
specific regions.
According to Ukrainian tradition, vyshyvanka is more than just an
embroidered shirt. It is a talisman that is supposed to protect the wearer from
evil spirits. Historically, the embroidery was used in the places on the garment
where evil spirits could potentially enter the person: back, hem, shoulders, cuffs,
and neckline.
On the eve of the Embroidery Day 2020, activists decided to wear a monument
to Lybid on Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukrainian News Agency reports. According
to the organizers, at first they wanted to dress all the founders of Kyiv, but later
it turned out that brothers Kyi, Shchek and Khoriv size are too big. Such a
big embroidered shirt hardly could be found in the shop. That's why only Lybid
was dressed in an embroidered shirt.
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