Happy Vyshyvanka Day! 維什萬卡日快樂！

距離台灣首個 #維什萬卡日 慶祝活動僅剩 4 天！但究竟什麼是「維什萬卡」？ 為什麼烏克蘭人慶祝這個節日？

「維什萬卡」 的字面意思是「刺繡襯衫」。它的樣式可以非常多樣化。烏克蘭每個地區的刺繡圖案都代表著這片土地的文化和傳統。

維什萬卡是烏克蘭最廣為人知的象徵之一。 在過去的幾個世紀裡，它不僅代表了烏克蘭文化，還代表了烏克蘭的身份。 這就是為什麼世界各地的烏克蘭人每年都會舉辦一系列的慶典、遊行和野餐來慶祝這個文化。

正因如此，在俄羅斯試圖抹去烏克蘭人自我認同時，維什萬卡成為抵抗和渴望自由的象徵。據報導，在四月份馬力波的俄羅斯佔領當局下令燒毀他們在當地幼兒園發現的維什萬卡。

這就是為什麼我們在 5 月 22 日邀請大家與我們一起慶祝維什萬卡日。歡迎您前來表達您對烏克蘭自由和自決的支持，同時享受美味的食物和有趣的文化活動！

Just 4 days left to Taiwan’s first-ever #VyshyvankaDay celebration!

So what exactly is #Vyshyvanka and why do Ukrainians celebrate it?

Vyshyvanka literally means ‘embroidered shirt’. It derives from the word ‘vyshyvka’, which means ‘embroidery/embroidered pattern’. Vyshyvanka’s patterns can be very diverse, and each region’s typical patterns can represent the customs and traditions of that part of Ukraine.

Vyshyvanka is one of the most widely recognised symbols of Ukraine. During the past several centuries, it has grown to represent not just the Ukrainian culture, but also the Ukrainian identity. That is why annually Ukrainians around the world organise festivals, parades and picnics that celebrate this piece of culture.

In these times when Russia is trying to erase the whole idea of being Ukrainian, vyshyvanka has become the symbol of Ukraine’s resistance and aspiration for freedom. It was reported in April, that the Russian occupation administration in Melitopol ordered to burn vyshyvanka’s they found at a local kindergarten.

Once again, we invite you all to celebrate the International Vyshyvanka Day with us at our Ukrainian picnic on Sunday, May 22. Come show your support for the Ukrainian freedom and self-determination, while enjoying the tasty food and interesting cultural activities!

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