Ukraine | Vyshyvanka Day

Embassy Network | 18th March 2017

Georgian Ambassador Tamar Beruchashvili checks out the fashions with Ambassador Galibarenko

Ambassador Galibarenko thanks artist Anna Ravliuc for her exhibition

Tamila Kiradjieva and Melek Maksudoglu in Crimean Tatar dress

Ambassador Galibarenko models a traditional vyshyvanka while greeting the Ambassador of Uzbekistan Mr Alisher Kurmanov

Art and fashion by Anna Ravliuc

Vyshyvanka Day

Call it ‘dress-up Friday’ – the Ambassador of Ukraine Natalia Galibarenko and embassy staff dispensed their suits to wear their most colourful vyshyvanka (traditional costumes) for Vyshyvanka Day. Whether it’s the Hutsul of the Carpathian Mountains, embroidered Bukovyna blouses or the festive fez headdresses of the Crimean Tatars, it’s a chance for Ukrainians all over the world unite in celebration their heritage – and the day has become so popular it’s even made the pages of the fashion Bible Vogue.

In London guests sampled Ukrainian festive food while enjoying an exhibition of art and fashion by renowned designer Anna Ravliuc.

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