INDEPENDENCE DAY OF UKRAINE 2024

We invite all Ukrainians and those who care about Ukraine to join us on August 23rd from 9:00am to 12:00pm for the celebration of Ukraine’s Independence Day at College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR

In attendance: Cllr Paul Goggin, Deputy Lord Mayor and Cllr Tony Dyer, Leader of Bristol City Council

UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
Friday, August 23rd 2024

Timings:
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM – Gathering, speeches
9:30 AM – national anthem, moment of silence, Raising of the Ukrainian flag near Bristol City Council, speeches

10:00 AM to 10:10 AM – Live chain “CHAIN OF UNITY”  – all of us, linked together, will demonstrate our belonging and unity.
10:10 AM to 12:00 AM – art exhibition, bandura players, Ukrainian singers Singing circle,  children activities,  refreshments in a friendly atmosphere with Ukrainian pastries and treats from restaurant Ukrainian Soul  at Bristol City Hall (opposite College Green)

Please help children create drawings that we can combine into one large poster at Bristol City Hall.
Don’t forget to wear embroidered clothing, wreaths, sunflowers, flags, and posters, along with anything associated with Ukraine. Invite your hosts and all supporters welcome.

This year, the posters should convey words of gratitude to the British people.
As an example:

Huge thank you to the United Kingdom for the support!
Thank you for standing with Ukraine! Glory to GB!
Thank you for the support of the people from the United Kingdom.

example of Ukrainian poster:

Peace for Ukraine,  Stand with Ukraine, Free Ukraine, Ukraine Independence Day,
Ukraine not Forgotten.

Lots of images: British and Ukrainian flags, Heats in blue and yellow.