UKRAINIAN SUMMER AT HIETSUN PAVILJONKI
18.07.2024
Concert for the Ukrainian Independence Day, August 23, 7pm, Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki
09.08.2024Join us for a special event on Senate Square to honor Ukraine’s Independence Day, 24.08.2024 at 13.00
Join us for a special event on Senate Square to honor Ukraine’s Independence Day. Let’s come together in a powerful display of unity and unwavering support for Ukraine during these challenging times.
Highlights of the Event:
Filling the square with sunflowers: The sunflower, Ukraine’s national flower, will be the symbol of our event. We encourage everyone to bring sunflowers with them. Flowers will be also distributed on the square for a donation, with all proceeds going to support Ukraine.
Singing Together: Join in singing of Ukrainian and Finnish songs to showcase our collective support and solidarity.
Celebrating Unity: Stand with fellow supporters in a shared commitment to Ukraine’s freedom and independence.
Your presence and participation will make a significant impact. Let’s fill Senate Square with the vibrant colors of sunflowers and the harmonious sound of our voices united. Spread the word about the event, come with family and friends!
The event is organised by the Ukrainian Association in Finland, Lutheran Church in Helsinki, and Mothersforpeace in cooperation with the City of Helsinki, the University of Helsinki and the Embassy of Ukraine in Finland.
PROGRAM
13:00 – Justas Stasevskiy opens the event.
Greetings from the Speaker of the Parliament Jussi Halla-aho.
Greetings from the Government, Minister of Environment and Climate Kai Mykkänen.
The choirs Perspiv, Kalyna and Yasni Children’s Choir of the Ukrainian Association in Finland perform the song Oi u luzi chervona kalyna and the Ukrainian national anthem.
Sofiia Yakovyshyna and Outi Lehtonen perform the song Hiljainen tienoo / Pisnia pro krynytsi in Ukrainian and Finnish. After them, the Hiljainen tienoo (3 verses) is sung in Finnish together with the audience.
Greetings from the Ukrainian Ambassador to Finland Olga Dibrova.
Cantores Minores perform the Finlandia hymn.
Greetings from the Mayor of Helsinki Juhana Vartiainen.
Finlandia anthem sung together.
At 13.30 the event ends.
All events for Independence Day in Helsinki
- Concert for the Ukrainian Independence Day, August 23, 7pm, Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki
- UNITED FOR UKRAINE event on Senate Square to honor Ukraine’s Independence Day, 24.08.2024 at 13.00
- Celebration of the Independence Day of Ukraine at Itis shopping center 24.08.2024, at 3:00 p.m.
The “UNITED FOR UKRAINE” campaign will take place across various cities in Finland. 
HELSINKI 📍Senaatintori 🕐 24.08 13:00 Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys Suomessa ry https://www.facebook.com/share/7EVkFx5nSBPVSYbo/
FORSSA 📍Forssan tori 🕐24.08, 13:00-14:00 Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Forssassa ry https://facebook.com/events/s/united-for-ukraine/1166207427921293/
HAMINA 📍Simeon-sali, Pikkuympyräkatu 34. 🕐 24.8, 11:00-13:00 Ukrainians in Hamina
LAPPEENRANTA 📍Kulkue Kansalaistorilta Pusupuistoon 🕐24.08, 13:00-14:00 Lappeenrannan Seudun Ukrainalaiset ry https://fb.me/e/4NqdPR8mK
KUUSAMO 📍Kuusamon Seurakunta, Kirkkotie 1 🕐24.08, 13:00-15:00 Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys
KUOPIO 📍Tori, kaupungintalon lähellä 🕑 14:00 FinEst ja Ukrainalaiset aktivistit Kuopiossa
OULU Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys 🕐24.08, 14:00-15:00 📍Rotuaari https://fb.me/e/1XZ3B0cYj
SIPOO 📍 Iso Kyläntie 1, Sipoo 🕐25.08, 16.00-19.00 Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Itä-Uudellamaalla ry
TAMPERE 📍Tampere Keskustori
🕐24.08, 16.00 – 17.00
Tampereen Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Suomessa ry https://www.facebook.com/share/ZE7g6ijtNFZw8ogY/
UUSIKAUPUNKI 📍Kulttuuri keskus Creselli, Kullervontie 11 A 🕐24.08, 18:00 Olga Gotsmanova i SLAVA https://www.facebook.com/share/fYcz5oK3ncnE9iy2/
VAASA 📍Vasa Torg 🕐24.08, 16:00-17:00 Finland Ukraina Ostrobotniia Kalyna rf
