The World Day of the Ukrainian Khustka (DUKH) is an annual celebration aimed at uniting women from around the world to preserve Ukrainian traditions. The initiator of the holiday is the founder of our charity fund – Lyudmyla Stanislavchenko. The holiday was first celebrated in Vinnytsia on December 7, 2019, and since then, it has been gaining increasing popularity.
Main Events of DUKH
- Flashmobs “Take a Photo/Video with a Khustka”
Women post their photos with traditional Ukrainian scarves (khustkas) on social media using the hashtag #UkrainianKhustka. In 2019, over a million participants joined the flashmob. - Workshops and Training
Workshops are organized for girls and women, teaching them how to tie a khustka properly and sharing the significance of this traditional scarf in Ukrainian culture. - National and International Flashmobs
In 2020, a national record was set in Vinnytsia: “International Flashmob within 24 Hours. The Largest Number of Women Wearing Ukrainian Khustkas.”
Musical Accompaniment
Lyudmyla Stanislavchenko, together with prominent women from Vinnytsia, released a music video for the song “Khustka, Little Khustka, Khustyna…”. The lyrics and melody were written by Vira Maiboroda and Nelya Maiboroda.
Charitable Activities
Following the start of the full-scale invasion, the organizers of the holiday have been conducting charitable fundraisers for Ukrainian Defenders. The names of donors who contributed to the needs of the military are added to the official flag of the holiday.
Why is This Important?
DUKH quickly gained popularity among Ukrainian women both within the country and abroad. This holiday not only helps preserve Ukrainian traditions but also strengthens connections between Ukrainian women worldwide.
Join the World Day of the Ukrainian Khustka and become part of a global movement to preserve our culture and unity!
