“A new state holiday was introduced in Ukraine – the Day of International Harmony. A new state holiday has appeared in Ukraine, which will be celebrated annually on May 21. The President signed a decree establishing the Day of International Harmony and Cultural Diversity.”, — write on: unn.ua
“I met with representatives of the national communities and indigenous peoples of Ukraine. I am grateful to everyone for the unity in the defense of our state and our common independence in the war, at the front, where there are representatives of all our peoples – all communities of Ukraine. I am grateful for the internal peace in Ukraine that characterizes helps our state to survive at this time,” Zelenskyy wrote.
During the meeting, the President announced the introduction of a new public holiday.
“Every year, May 21 will be the Day of International Harmony and Cultural Diversity. It’s not only yours… I think it’s important for all of Ukraine, but it’s your day to emphasize what we in Ukraine have and will definitely preserve our ability to be together, together for independent Ukrainians,” Zelenskyi said.
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President Zelenskyi with the “purpose of strengthening the unity and harmony of the Ukrainian people, establishing the Ukrainian national and civil identity, promoting the free development of the cultural diversity of the indigenous peoples and national minorities (communities) of Ukraine, certifying respect for their contribution to the defense of the state sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, to the armed struggle with the aggressor state” decided to establish the Day of International Harmony and Cultural Diversity in Ukraine, which is celebrated annually on May 21.
The corresponding decree No. 883/2024 was signed on December 27.
In August, the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience conducted a survey on the necessity of introducing a new state holiday – “The Day of Interethnic Harmony in Ukraine”.
“The purpose of this holiday is to unify Ukrainian society, protect the rights of national minorities and indigenous peoples of Ukraine, as well as to honor their contribution to the ethno-cultural wealth of our country,” – declared the DESS.
On May 21, the world celebrates an international holiday – the World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, which promotes the promotion of issues of cultural diversity.
Cultural Diversity Day provides an opportunity to help communities understand the value of each culture and learn to live together in harmony. This holiday was created as a result of the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddha statues in Afghanistan in 2001.