The Vyshyvanka Unites the World
Run by: Department of Culture
About the project
“The Vyshyvanka Unites the World” is an international project of the Department of Culture of the National Congress of Ukrainian Associations in Italy (CNAUI). The idea is simple: on the third Thursday of May, when the world celebrates Vyshyvanka Day (the vyshyvanka is the traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt), Ukrainians in many countries do one thing together. For the day’s 20th anniversary, the project gathered “I wear my vyshyvanka for…” photos and videos from all over the planet and edited them into a single film, while in Italy the vyshyvanka takes to the streets of Palermo, Milan, Bari, Salerno, Reggio Calabria, Florence and Lamezia Terme every year, with charity concerts, fairs and workshops raising funds to help Ukraine.
- Slogan
- “Put on a vyshyvanka and warm the world with kindness!”
- Flash mob
- 15–25 May 2026
- Occasion
- 20th anniversary of Vyshyvanka Day
- Project lead
- Lina Tsepla
Project news
Celebrating World Vyshyvanka Day
24 May 2026, Lamezia Terme, southern Italy. Celebrating World Vyshyvanka Day. The vyshyvanka and Italian folk costumes, children’s laughter and heart-stirring songs…
International Flash Mob “Vyshyvanka Unites the World”
The “Vyshyvanka Unites the World” unity video collage is ready to watch! The international flash mob marking the 20th anniversary of Vyshyvanka Day brought together people from every corner of the planet. Every photo…
Celebrating the Ukrainian Vyshyvanka in Italy
Last week Ukrainians from across Italy were “embroidering” Victory as they celebrated the vyshyvanka. Embroidered national shirts in every colour brightened the streets of Palermo and…
Vyshyvanka Day
Every year on the third Thursday of May, Ukraine marks Vyshyvanka Day, a celebration intended to preserve the traditions of Ukrainian national dress. For Ukrainians, the vyshyvanka is…
