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. Join our WhatsAp p Top Stories and
BREAKING News group by clicking this link . 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. The Russo-Ukrainian War shows no signs of slowing down. (Image: Thomas Traasdahl/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) 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. Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Cheetham Hill, Manchester. (Image: Manchester Evening News) 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 the community. “Independence Day provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the community and show them we have not forgotten what is happening in their home country. "I’d encourage all residents to attend the Independence Day celebrations and to support the community.” The Ukrainian Cultural Centre is located at 31 Smedley Ln, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8XB.