November 21 is celebrated in Ukraine as Dignity and Freedom Day, an official holiday established in honor of the two revolutions that took place in Ukraine in 2004 and 2013. Ukrainians honor the memory of those who stood up for democratic values, human and civil rights and freedoms, national interests, and the country's European choice.
On this day, humanitarian hubs/centers established for residents of the Donetsk region in safe regions of Ukraine held a series of patriotic events for children, youth, and adults aimed at fostering patriotism, love for the Motherland, and respect for national values, namely:
- national-patriotic events "The History of Ukrainian Dignity," "They Are the Glorious Sons of the Country," "Dignity and Freedom Day—Every Day, Without Holidays," "Ukraine Unites," "Free to Create the Future," "We Cannot Be Defeated," "Unity for Victory," "Lessons of National Dignity," "Paths of Dignity and Freedom";
- memorial and communication hours "The Power of Unity," "Strong. Unbreakable. Free!", "Ukraine – a country of Dignity and Freedom", "Unconquered by war", "We are citizens of a free country", "Heroes never die. Ukraine remembers!", "Fight – and you will win!", "Maidan. War. Freedom," "Revolution of Dignity: The Path of History," "Glory to You, Heroes!";
- master classes and workshops "Free Ukraine," "Nation of the Unconquered," "Wings of Dignity," "Candles of Dignity and Remembrance";
- historical lecture series "Idea and Deed," excursions to memorable places, visits to the Heavenly Hundred Museum, excursion "The Path of Ukrainian Statehood";
- screening of the documentary film "Maidan. Six Letters of Our Freedom," "Maidan – The Art of Resistance," viewing of the video "People Make History. Heavenly Hundred";
- presentation of book and photo exhibitions "Ukraine – Territory of Dignity";
- exhibitions of children's creativity "Free to Create, Worthy to Win," "With Ukraine in Our Hearts," "Eternal Memory to the Heroes of Maidan."
Representatives of the hubs/centers, together with residents of Donetsk region, took part in memorial rallies, laid flowers at memorials and commemorative sites dedicated to soldiers, and observed a minute of silence to honor the memory of the fallen defenders, the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.
The events were attended by over 2,000 visitors to humanitarian hubs/centers, who paid tribute to the patriotism and courage of citizens who stood up for democratic values, human and civil rights and freedoms.
We remember, we unite, and we confidently march toward victory!