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From YouTube: Ukrainian Flag Raising 2022 - Promo
Description
August 24th marks the 31st Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine, as well as the six-month anniversary of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Join in as the Ukrainian flag is raised over City Hall Plaza, marking a solidarity between Bostonians and the people of Ukraine who have added so much to our city through their culture, work ethic, and spirit over the past 150 years.
To view this event in its entirety please visit https://youtu.be/Ue0e5jUHbxE .
B
So
it's
a
momentous
day,
but
we
are
here
to
commemorate
both
the
ukrainian
community
and
its
contributions
to
boston
and
also
to
remember
all
of
those
who
have
sacrificed
and
fought
for
freedom,
and
especially
at
this
moment
in
ukraine,
on
the
front
line.
C
We
know
the
ukrainian
people,
we
know
their
contributions
and
sacrifices
to
our
city
into
our
country
and
we're
honored
to
stand
with
you,
especially
during
these
difficult
times.
I
just
want
to
say
thank
you
to
the
ukrainian
people,
vr
resilience
for
your
determination
and
for
your
love
of
the
united
states
and
your
love
of
ukraine
as
well.
We.
A
Celebrate
this
day
in
boston,
to
demonstrate
that
we
are
united
in
our
struggle
to
preserve
our
freedoms.
Today
and
every
day,
our
hearts
are
with
all
those
here
in
boston
across
the
country
and
around
the
world,
and
especially
in
ukraine,
who
are
continuing
to
fight
the
forces
of
oppression
wherever
they
appear.