Ukrainian Independence Day to be celebrated in Manchester
21.08.2023 - 12:43
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Ukrainian Independence Day is just around the corner and Manchester will be celebrating the day by giving the public a wide range of cultural aspects to try out
Ukrainian Independence Day will occur on August 24 and marks the day the country became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991. The day will also mark 18 months since Russia officially invaded Ukraine (24 February).
Last year, Manchester opened the ‘MCR Ukraine Welcome Fund’ and has raised around £70,000. The fund helps support Ukrainian families who have moved to Manchester with small grants to get essential items.
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Manchester’s Ukrainian Independence Day will take place at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Cheetham Hill and will start at 1pm and stay open till late.
The event will feature many cultural differences and will feature music, traditional food, arts and crafts, dance and even children’s entertainment to include all members of families.
This is a great opportunity for the public to learn more about the country of Ukraine, meet Ukrainian people and other cultures from around Manchester and celebrate their independence.
Ukrainian Independence Day will provide Ukrainian families with a day of positivity and celebrating their country's successes with other cultures around the world.
Councillor Luthfur Rahman, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “Manchester has a large and rich Ukrainian community, the city is proud to stand with them and our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones in the conflict.
"Over the last year, families across the city have welcomed Ukrainian refugees into their homes and the city has demonstrated its continued solidarity with