Cork suburb to host Ukraine independence event
Organised by the Cork-based Ukrainian Community Hub KALYNA, the event aims to showcase Ukrainian traditions through music, storytelling and community engagement.
An event to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day will be held on August 24 at The Carraig Centre in Ballincollig from 2-4pm.
Organised by the Cork-based Ukrainian Community Hub KALYNA, the event aims to showcase Ukrainian traditions through music, storytelling and community engagement.
It's now 34 years since Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
To commemorate the Declaration of Independence, the Independence Day is celebrated on August 24 every year in Ukraine.
Speaking to , Victoria Tymoshchuk, facilitator of Ukrainian Community in Cork and director of the Ukrainian Hub KALYNA, said: “This is a free event open for all people and for all communities.
"More than just a cultural gathering, this event is a living tribute to the identity and soul of a nation. It weaves together the vibrancy of folk traditions, the power of artistic expression and the strength of community spirit, all on Irish soil.
“Together, attendees honour the past, celebrate the present and inspire hope for a peaceful, sovereign future for Ukraine.”
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