Vyshyvanka Day is traditionally celebrated on the third Thursday of May. This year we mark it on 21 May. As this is the day of Ukrainian national dress, every citizen of the country and its guests want to own the right pieces. If you do not yet have an embroidered shirt, the «Vyshyvanochka» online store will help you get everything you need to meet the holiday properly. We have designs for the whole family in stock. We are glad to share this occasion with you and to offer the finest vyshyvankas. We have the best price on embroidered shirts in Ukraine.

How will Vyshyvanka Day be celebrated in Ukraine in 2020?

Every country's culture has its values and national traditions. One such symbol in Ukraine is the vyshyvanka. It is a unique code of the Ukrainian people, with its own signs, symbols and talismans. Vyshyvanka Day is not yet an official holiday, but most citizens believe it is worth celebrating.

An embroidered shirt today is a personal symbol of patriotism and love for one's country. Every such piece has a style of its own, as each ornament carries its own meaning. On this day adults and children put on ethnic clothing and go about their business. Traditional vyshyvankas look special, and that gives everyone a wonderful mood. 

The embroidered shirt holiday was first marked in 2006 in the city of Chernivtsi. Since then the day has grown more popular every year, and more and more people mark it, especially after recent events in our country. It is worth noting that vyshyvankas are honoured not only by people living in Ukraine but by those abroad too. At this time, various marches and vyshyvanka parades take place in large cities and small villages alike.

Every place celebrates Vyshyvanka Day differently. Some compete as a family for the title of best vyshyvanka. Others organise a photo competition. In some cities even monuments are dressed up. It is worth noting that in 2016 the sculptures of the founders of Kyiv were dressed in vyshyvankas. 

If you are not yet sure how to mark the occasion, here are a few ideas:

• arrange a family photo shoot. Choose the right outfits for your family and pick a location. A museum or any themed venue is a fine option;
• organise a flash mob. You can record a video greeting and post it on social media;
• take part in the traditional march. If there is no such event where you live, simply take a walk down the street with family or friends in traditional dress.

Lately ethnic-style pieces have been worn not only at themed events but every day. The Ukrainian vyshyvanka has taken on new, bright colours, and its patterns have become a world trend. 

Where to buy a stylish embroidered shirt

If you have not yet stocked up on Ukrainian-style pieces for the holiday, now is the time. As embroidered clothing is a fashion trend, you will be able to wear it afterwards for no particular reason. So that a favourite outfit brings joy for as long as possible, the «Vyshyvanochka» online store offers a wide range of pieces in quality fabrics. Every design we offer is:

• a mirror of our people;
• a treasury of Ukrainian traditions;
• a coded chronicle of Ukraine. 

As the holiday has no strict dress code, we suggest buying embroidered dresses, T-shirts and more. Every piece in our catalogue will help you meet the holiday properly, show the unity of the Ukrainian people and honour national traditions.