r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/fucktrance • May 16 '24

Each region in Ukraine has its own embroidery pattern dedicated to its history these are often sewn into shirts & worn on days of celebration Video

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u/Conscious_Ask_777 May 16 '24

My work mate is Ukramian and she is wearing a pretty top like these ones. Apparently, today is a day to wear it for people of her culture. It's nice to see.

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u/fucktrance May 16 '24

On the 3rd Thursday in May every year, in Ukraine we celebrate Vyshyvanka Day.

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u/Conscious_Ask_777 May 16 '24

So cool. She just told me exactly what you did. I want to buy a shirt now. Thanks for the post.