“On May 15, 2025, Ukrainians will celebrate one of the youngest national holidays – Embroidery Day. It is a bright folk holiday that falls on the third Thursday of May, became a symbol of the unity and cultural revival of the multinational Ukrainian people. Traditionally, on this day, millions of Ukrainians wear embroidery not only in Ukraine but also around the world, demonstrating unity and respect for national”, – WRITE ON: UA.news
On May 15, 2025, Ukrainians will celebrate one of the youngest national holidays – Embroidery Day.
It is a bright folk holiday that falls on the third Thursday of May, became a symbol of the unity and cultural revival of the multinational Ukrainian people. Traditionally, on this day, millions of Ukrainians wear embroidery not only in Ukraine but around the world, demonstrating unity and respect for national heritage.
The history of embroidery goes back to ancient times and is closely related to the development of Ukrainian culture. The famous Greek historian Herodotus in his writings mentioned that the elements of embroidery decorated their clothes with the Scythians, which inhabited Ukrainian lands during the VIII century. BC – IV century. not.
It is interesting that the Arab travelers of the X century also described the Russians who wore embroidered clothes, which testifies to the millennial traditions of this art in our territory.
Archaeological finds confirm the ancient roots of Ukrainian embroidery. In Cherkasy region, researchers found silver plaques with figures of men dating from the VI century.
A detailed analysis of these artifacts showed the amazing identity of the elements of clothing and ornaments with the embroidery of Ukrainian folk costumes of the XVIII-XIX centuries. This scientific discovery proves the continuity of embroidery tradition for more than a thousand years.
“Embroidery Day” is not just a tribute to fashion or a formal holiday, but a deep manifestation of national self -identification. Although it still has no official status, its popularity is increasing every year.
In 2025 there will be numerous cultural events, exhibitions, embroidery and flash mobs in embroidery.
We will remind, on April 22 Ukraine will be one of the warmest countries in Europe. Forecasters expect warming up to 26 degrees.
We also reported that the representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR MOU) Andriy Yusov reported that Ukraine is already preparing the next operations on the return of prisoners of war home.
