Independence Day of Ukraine
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Independence Day День Незалежності | |
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24 August | |
Next time | 24 August 2024 |
Frequency | Annual |
Independence Day of Ukraine (Ukrainian: День Незалежності України, romanized: Den' Nezaležnosti Ukrajiny) is a state holiday in modern Ukraine,[nb 1] celebrated on 24 August[3] in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence of 1991.[4]
History
When Ukraine was still a Soviet republic, the Ukrainian diaspora traditionally recognized 22 January (the Declaration of Independence of the Ukrainian People's Republic in 1918) as Ukrainian Independence day.[5]
The current form of the holiday was first celebrated on 16 July 1991, as the first anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Ukraine passed by the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine's parliament) in 1990.[4][6] Since the Declaration of Independence was issued on 24 August 1991, and confirmed by the referendum of 1 December 1991, the date of the holiday was changed.[7]
Traditions
In 2013 the holiday was not particularly popular amongst the Ukrainian audience, in fact it was one of the least popular of the
The Russian invasion of Ukraine that started on 24 February 2022 led to a reappraisal of the popularity of Independence Day in Ukraine.[8] A March 2024 study by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology found that the popularity of Independence Day of Ukraine and Defenders Day had both almost more than doubled (from 37% to 64% and from 29% to 58%).[8]
National Flag Day
Beginning in 2004, 23 August is celebrated as National Flag Day.[9]
Parade
Generally (but not every year) independence day is celebrated with a
Recent and historical celebrations
1997
The Chayka Aviation Parade was a large-scale aviation show dedicated to Independence Day that took place at Kyiv Chaika Airfield in 1997. It featured flypasts by personnel of the Ukrainian Air Force. The parade was attended by President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma and Minister of Defense Oleksandr Kuzmuk.[14]
2016
After the
Several Ukrainian cities held marches of people dressed in vyshyvanky (shirts with traditional Ukrainian embroidery).[18]
2019
On 10 July 2019, President
2020
On Independence Day in 2020, President Zelenskyy during his speech proclaimed that there would never be military equipment on parade in Kyiv as long as the
The joint concert of Ukrainian stars following the ceremony was marked by scandal because various artists performing in it had continued to perform and/or accept awards in
In an English language Independence Day address, Zelenskyy launched an information campaign to restart the Ukraine NOW brand.[30] The 2020 events served as a national kick-off to the celebrations in 2021 marking the pearl jubilee year of independence.
2021
In 2021, Ukraine celebrated the 30th anniversary of its independence with three days of events. A company from Lviv developed a special 30th Anniversary logo and a new award known as the "National Legend" was announced, to be presented in a ceremony on August 22.
On 24 August a large
Delegates from 46 countries attended, including
Immediately prior to the parade, President Zelenskyy addressed the crowd, calling for closer relationships with other ex-Soviet countries, European nations, and NATO.[12]
2022
Independence Day in 2022 marked the sixth month since the
In Ukraine
Ukraine's Culture Ministry confirmed there would not be any public celebration to mark the holiday.
In Kyiv, the
International
From Belarus, President Alexander Lukashenko (an ardent supporter of Russia) acknowledged Ukraine's independence, stating "[he] wishes Ukrainians peaceful skies, tolerance, courage, strength and success in restoring a decent life." President Zelenskyy's top advisor Mykhailo Podolyak rejected the congratulatory message, calling it cynical and disingenuous given Belarus' heavy involvement in the attacks of Ukraine, and that "this blood-soaked clowning is recorded and will have consequences."[45][46]
In
In the
In
In Germany, a parade was held in Berlin, where a candlelight vigil was set up in front of the Brandenburg Gate.[44][53] Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured support, stating that Germany "stands firmly by the side of the threatened Ukraine today and for as long as Ukraine needs our support," and rebuked the Kremlin for its "backward imperialism."[47][55]
In Ireland, a protest of 3,000 people against Putin and Russian violence was held in Dublin, marching 5 km from the General Post Office to the Ukrainian embassy. Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland Gerasko Larysa was in attendance.[53][56] Other events were held across the country.[57]
In Italy, Rome's Ukrainian community participated in a "march for freedom" through the city center that passed the Colosseum.[44][52] Prime Minister Mario Draghi gave congratulations and continued offers of support to Ukraine.[58]
In Malta, demonstrations were held in Valletta and Floriana. Prime Minister Robert Abela tweeted that "[Malta's] will to stay united and restore peace in Ukraine remains strong."[53][59]
In Poland, thousands of Polish citizens and Ukrainian refugees gathered in the city centers of Warsaw and Kraków in celebration and support.[44][52][53] The Palace of Culture and Science was illuminated in Ukrainian blue and yellow. Warsaw's mayor Rafał Trzaskowski assured that "Poland is with [Ukraine], Warsaw is with [Ukraine]!" President Andrzej Duda also gave his support to Ukraine, recalling Poland as the first country in the world to have recognized Ukraine's independence.[60]
In Portugal, a ceremony was held in Lisbon celebrating Ukraine's Independence Day, set around the city's statue of Taras Shevchenko.[44][47] Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs João Gomes Cravinho visited the Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba in Kyiv to further show Portugal's support.[61]
In
Within the
In the United States, a massive Flag of Ukraine (reportedly the world's largest) was unfurled in New York City, held by hundreds of supporters in Central Park's Sheep Meadow.[70] President Joe Biden called the 31st anniversary's coincidence with the half-year mark of the war "bittersweet", and pledged approximately $2.98 billion USD in military aid to Ukraine's forces.[47][71][72] Congratulations were issued by other U.S. politicians including Secretary of State Antony Blinken,[73] NYC Mayor Eric Adams,[74] and Massachusetts Representative Paul Tucker.[75] Preceding Independence Day, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine issued warnings from the United States Department of State that Russia would most likely increase attacks on civilians and infrastructure.[76]
Notes
- ^ In July 2013 in a poll by Razumkov Centre 61% considered Independence Day a holiday, 30.4% “not a holiday, but an ordinary day off” and 6.1% agreed to “this should be a working day”.[2]
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What happens in Ukraine matters to us all, which is why I am here today to deliver the message that the United Kingdom is with you and will be with you for the days and months ahead, and you can and will win.
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External links
- Media related to Independence Day (Ukraine) at Wikimedia Commons
- About Independence Day in Ukraine[permanent dead link]
- Speech by Volodymyr Zelensky on the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine on YouTube
- A festive concert dedicated to the Independence Day on YouTube