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Ukrainian Minnesotans celebrate International Vyshyvankas Day

Tim Evans for MPR News

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Members of the Ukrainian community gathered in Minneapolis on Thursday to celebrate International Vyshyvanka Day. Vyshyvankas are traditional embroidered clothing that are considered a form of spiritual armor in Ukrainian culture.

The Ukrainian Village Band performed as others joined in on a Ukrainian “Arkan dance” at Boom Island Park as part of the festivities.

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International Vyshyvanka Day
A boy displays his Vyshyvanka shirt while celebrating International Vyshyvanka Day. Vyshyvankas are traditional embroidered clothing that are considered a form of spiritual armor in Ukrainian culture.
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People hold hands and dance at a park.
People dance to live music during International Vyshyvanka Day festivities on May 19, 2022.
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People hold hands and dance at a park.
People dance to live music in Boom Island Park.
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The group Stand With Ukraine MN helped organize this event. It is one of a series of events the group is organizing as a way for Minnesotans to take action against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.