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Get your blue and yellow flags ready because August 23 is Day of the National Flag in Ukraine! This important holiday celebrates the official adoption of the Ukrainian flag in 1991, after gaining independence from the Soviet Union. The blue and yellow colors represent the clear skies and golden fields of Ukraine, and have been used in various forms throughout its history. On this day, Ukrainians proudly display their national flag and celebrate their country's rich culture and heritage. So let's raise our flags high and show our love for Ukraine on this special day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1848</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Appearance of Flag</div><div class='timeline-text'>The blue-and-yellow flag was first used during the Spring of Nations, a series of political upheavals across Europe.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1918</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ukrainian People's Republic</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Ukrainian People's Republic declared independence from Russia and adopted the blue-and-yellow flag as its national symbol.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1949</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Flag Banned</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Soviet Union prohibited the use of the national Ukrainian flag, replacing it with a red banner featuring a golden hammer and sickle.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Flag Reinstated</div><div class='timeline-text'>After gaining independence from the Soviet Union, Ukraine officially adopted the blue-and-yellow flag as its national symbol.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Flag Day Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Viktor Yushchenko officially instituted Day of the National Flag, initiating annual celebrations on August 23.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Decorate your home with Ukrainian flags</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your national pride by decorating your home with Ukrainian flags. Hang them on your walls, drape them over furniture, and display them in your windows.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a flag-raising ceremony</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check with your local government or community organizations to see if there will be a flag-raising ceremony in honor of the Day of the National Flag. Attend and pay tribute to the flag and your country.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about the history of the Ukrainian flag</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to learn about the history and symbolism behind the Ukrainian flag. This will deepen your understanding and appreciation for this important national symbol.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make traditional Ukrainian dishes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Cook up some traditional Ukrainian dishes to celebrate the Day of the National Flag. Try dishes like borscht, varenyky, and holubtsi to honor your culture and heritage.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a flag-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family for a flag-themed party. Serve red and yellow foods, play Ukrainian music, and have fun with activities like making flag crafts or playing flag-inspired games.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It symbolizes national pride and unity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Ukrainian flag, with its yellow and blue colors, represents the nation's history, culture, and values. It serves as a unifying symbol for all Ukrainians, bringing them together in pride for their country and heritage.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It commemorates the country's independence</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The Day of the National Flag is celebrated on August 23rd, the same day that Ukraine gained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. This holiday serves as a reminder of the country's hard-won freedom and sovereignty.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes patriotism and respect for national symbols</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By celebrating the Day of the National Flag, Ukrainians are encouraged to show their love and respect for their country. It also serves as a reminder to honor and protect their national symbols, including the flag, as a symbol of their identity and unity as a nation.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The colors of the Ukrainian flag have poetic meaning.</h3><p class='facts-content'>Ukrainian poet Pavlo Chubynskyi once described Ukraine in a poem as having "blue skies above and golden wheat fields below." The colors blue and yellow were adopted to represent the flag, symbolizing the natural beauty of Ukraine.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The flag is sometimes referred to as “yellow-blue” in official military context.</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite the flag being officially termed as “blue-yellow”, military and naval forces sometimes call it "yellow-blue," with yellow symbolizing earth and blue representing the sky.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There is no official shade of the flag's colors.</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although the Ukrainian Constitution describes the colors of the national flag as blue and yellow, it does not specify the exact shades, allowing for slight variations in flag designs.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Historically, different combinations of colors were used.</h3><p class='facts-content'>Before settling on blue and yellow, several other color combinations were used for the representation of Ukraine, including a red and black flag used by Ukrainian nationalists during the 20th century.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The record for the longest national flag goes to Ukraine.</h3><p class='facts-content'>Ukraine holds the Guinness World Record for the longest national flag. During Flag Day celebrations in 2014, a Ukrainian flag that measured over 50 kilometers was stretched out along a road from Kyiv to Pereyaslav-Khmelnytskyi.</p></div></div>
The Day of the National Flag (Ukraine) is celebrated on August 23 every year. In 2024, the Day of the National Flag (Ukraine) will occur on a Friday.
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