Jan 20, 2025

Ukrainian Unity Day Celebrated with Human Chain on Charles Bridge

On January 19, 2025, supporters of Ukraine commemorated the Day of Unity (Denโ€™ Sobornosti) by forming a human chain around a large Ukrainian flag on Charles Bridge.

The event was attended by Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Zvarych, who emphasized the significance of unity among Ukrainians worldwide.

Participants, many donning yellow and blue attire, gathered to express solidarity with Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.

The human chain symbolized the connection between Ukrainians and their supporters, highlighting the importance of unity during challenging times.

This event in Prague mirrors similar demonstrations globally, where Ukrainian communities and their allies come together to honor Ukraineโ€™s sovereignty and promote peace.

 

The Ukrainian Unity Day celebrates the anniversary of the unification of eastern and western Ukraine in 1919.

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Historically, up until 1919, these parts of Ukraine โ€“ the Ukraineโ€™s People Republic and West Ukrainian Peopleโ€™s Republic โ€“ belonged to different empires.

On January 22, 1919, the Treaty of Unity was signed in Kyiv, fulfilling the dreams of the national movement and creating a unified Ukrainian state.

 

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