On the occasion of Europe Day, celebrated on May 9, the small figures of the founders of Kyiv — Kyi, Shchek, Khoryv, and their sister Lybid — have received new festive attire. These symbolic sculptures were dressed in traditional Ukrainian clothing, while Lybid wore a dress adorned with the symbols of the European Union.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Significance of Celebrating Europe Day
This was reported by Volodymyr Zhuravel, the author of the monument to the founding children of Kyiv, on his Facebook page. According to him, this initiative symbolizes Ukraine’s desire to return to the great European family and become part of the European Union.
“Friends, Happy Europe Day! We believe that Ukraine will return to its great European family and become part of the European Union!”
This gesture is an important symbol of unity and the Ukrainian people’s aspiration for European values and the country’s European future.