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Light a candle in the Senate Square for the Ukrainian victims of the war and in support of Ukraine on Saturday 24 February at 17:00
This date marks two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Unfortunately, there is no end in sight to the war, to the destruction of an independent country and its vital infrastructure, to the killing of soldiers and civilians, to the constant bombing and drone and missile strikes.
WE MUST NOT FORGET UKRAINE!
Ukraine and Ukrainians need help and support even more urgently than before. When the war spreads darkness around, we must not let hope and light be extinguished. The light must win. Ukraine must win. It is also vitally important for Finland’s security and for the future of Europe as a whole.
COME TO SENATE SQUARE TO LIGHT A CANDLE IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE WAR OF AGGRESSION BY RUSSIA AND TO SHOW YOUR STRONG SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE.
Welcome to the event with your whole family and friends! Please share information about the event in your own networks so that we can create the most magnificent candle-lit sea possible on the steps of the Cathedral.
PROGRAMME
17:00 The event starts with the ringing of the bells of the Cathedral and a minute of silence. After that we will hear the greeting of the State leadership to Ukraine and performances by choirs.
Perespiv, Kalyna and Maailma-kuoro perform “Plyve kacha”
Тhe representatives of the organizers and the invited guests light their own candles on the steps of the Cathedral.
Maailma-kuoro and the choirs Perspiv, Kalyna and Yasni Children’s Choir of the Ukrainian Association in Finland perform “Molitva za Ukrainu” (Prayer for Ukraine).
17.30 After the official part of the event the public will be able to place their own candles on the steps of the Cathedral.
At 20:00, the lightning of the Cathedral will be switched off and the candles will be collected as a material for trench candles used on frontlines in Ukraine.
* If you can’t make it at 17:00, you can light a candle on the steps of the Cathedral from 15:00 to 17:00 and from 17:30 to 20:00.
During the event, the organizers will be distributing candles at the Senate Square. You can also bring your own.
VALOA UKRAINAAN is organized by the Ukrainian Association in Finland, Mothersforpeace and Church in Helsinki in cooperation with the City of Helsinki, the University of Helsinki, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Embassy of Ukraine in Finland.
In addition to Helsinki, on February 24 events in support of Ukraine will be held in 23 cities across the Finland. Find the location closest to you and come light a candle and remind the whole world that Finland is with Ukraine!
Where?
HELSINKISENAATINTORI
17:00
UKRAINALAISTEN YHDISTYS SUOMESSA RY
ForssaForssan kirkko, I linja 4, Kalliomäki
17:00
Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Forssassa/ Товариство українців в Forssa yhteistyössä Forssan seurakunta
HaminaHaminan tori, Satamakatu 12
17:00
Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Haminassa ry
JyväskyläKirkkopuisto, Gummeruksenkatu 4a
17:00
Ukrainalaiset Keski-Suomessa Ry , Aurora4UA ry, Apua Ukrainaan
KalajokiKalajoki keskus
17:00
Kalajokilaakson Ukrainalaiset Ry
KotkaKauppatori
17:00
Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys Kotkassa
Kouvola Kaupungin talo, Torikatu 10
17:00
Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys Kouvola Ry
KuopioKuopion tori – Puijonkatu – Iso Hautausmaa
18:00
FinEst Volunteers
KuusamoKuusamon Pyhän Ristin kirkko, Kitronintie 11
17:00
Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys yhteistyössä Kuusamon Seurakunta
LappeenrantaVillimiehenkatu 1
15:00 – 17:00
Lappeenrannan Seudun Ukrainalaiset ry
LohjaLohjan Pyhän Laurin kirkko
16:00
Lohjan Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys ry
LoviisaRuotsinpyhtää, Ruukintie 11
Rautatienkatu 45
17:00
Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Itä-Uudellamaalla
NivalaNivalan Pyhän sydämen kіrkko, Kirkkotie 6
17:00
Kalajokilaakson Ukrainalaiset Ry
OuluToripoliisi kauppatorilla – Rotuaari, Kirkkokatu 17
17:00
Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys
PietarsaariPietarsaaren Näyttämö, Palokunnantalo Kristiinankatu 2
17:30
Ukrainan Yhdistys Pietarsaaressa ry
PoriPorin Raatihuone, Hallituskatu 9
16:30
Спільнота українців «Наші в Порі»
Porvoo Maanpuolustajien muistomerkki, Näsinmäentie 5
17:00
Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Itä-Uudellamaalla
SipooValon Kappelin
17:00
Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Itä-Uudellamaalla
TampereKeskustori
17:00
Ukrainians of Tampere Tampereen ukrainalaisten yhdistys Suomessa ry
TurkuKauppatori
17:00
Українці Фінляндії yhteistyössä Turku Ukrainan puolesta
UusikaupunkiUudenkaupungin Uusi kirkko, Rauhankatu 3
17:00
SLAVA – Ukrainan avustuskeskus Ukissa
VaasaVaasantori
16:00
Kalyna – Finland Ukraina Ostrobotniia Kalyna rf
ÄänekoskiÄänekosken hautausmaa
17:00-18:00
Äänekosken seurakunta