W The Tricity on Saturday celebrated the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine's regaining independence. These celebrations attracted many Ukrainians surviving in Poland who gathered in the square of the Baptism of Rusi-Ukraine in Gdańsk. On the night preceding the event there was an incidental that disrupted the atmosphere of celebration – a banner placed on the barrier of the Consulate of Ukraine was destroyed.
On the night of Friday Saturday, there was an act of vandalism that cast a shadow on the celebrations. Unknown perpetrator destroyed a banner placed on the barrier of the Ukrainian Consulate in Gdańsk. The police, who had been notified of the incident, began investigating the demolition of property. Officers have checked the location and checked the monitoring to identify the perpetrator.
The banner was destroyed. Celebrations at the Rusi-Ukraine Baptism Square
The celebrations began with a service during which people prayed for peace and triumph of Ukraine in the ongoing war. The prayer was conducted by the bishop of the Greek Catholic Diocese of Olsztyn-Gdansk, Arkadiusz Trochanowski.
During the ceremony, the importance of independency Day for Ukrainians was stressed, especially in the context of the current situation in their homeland.
The Ukrainian Consul in Gdańsk, Alexander Płodysty, expressed hope in his speech that the Ukrainians would be able to celebrate this day in a joyful atmosphere in the future. However, he pointed out that the current reality, connected with the ongoing conflict, does not let it. The Consul stressed that Ukraine grew up as a nation and its citizens matured and became more aware of its identity.
March of the Independents and thanks for your support
After authoritative speeches, the participants of the ceremony set off in the March of the Independents, which passed through the streets of Gdańsk in front of Neptune's fountain. During the march, they recalled the tragic fates of the Ukrainian people and the request for global support.
Bishop Trochanowski, thanking Ukraine for its assistance, emphasized that Polish-Ukrainian past is complicated, but now both nations combine a common conflict for values specified as freedom and independence. His words were an expression of gratitude for the open hearts of Poles who accepted Ukrainians as members of their own families.
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