2020-01-22 Wed

Ukrainian Unity Day or Den Sobornosti is an important historical event in Ukraine, which marks the anniversary of the unification of eastern and western Ukraine in 1919. It is celebrated on January 22 every year. Unity Day is a Ukrainian observance that commemorates the Treaty of Unity.

The story behind Unity Day dates back to January 22, 1919, when eastern and western Ukraine was united through the Treaty of Unity. Historically, up until 1919, these territories – Ukraine’s People Republic and West Ukrainian People Republic – often belonged to different empires. The agreement was aimed at creating a unified Ukrainian state, a movement long-awaited by the intelligentsia on both sides.

The territory of Ukraine, divided over the centuries, including Galicia, Bukovyna, Carpathian Ruthenia, and Dnieper Ukraine will now become a great-united Ukraine. Dreams, for which the best sons of Ukraine fought and died for, have come true. On this day Ukrainians unfold a giant National Flag to mark National Unity Day in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, Kharkiv, Donetsk and other cities of Ukraine. Some people lay flowers on or near monuments dedicated to famous Ukrainian political activists who fought for the country’s unity and independence.

The stamp shown above was issued on 22nd January 2019 with the denomination of 8 Ukrainian hryvnias. The stamp was issued to celebrate the centenary of the unification of Ukrainian Lands. The stamp is inscribed with the number 100 and the event in Ukranian Language with the flag of Ukraine in the background.

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