Today Ukraine celebrates 20 years of independence. Ukrainians have much to be proud of given achievements over past 20 years. That some things still have to be work on is natural. Progress is a work in process. Today people walking the streets were nicely dressed. Most put on a traditional embroidered shirts.
Regretfully I had an eerie feeling as there was too much police around the city centre - on the grounds that Tymoshenko protesters are arranging a big demonstration. The numerous police presence was kind of oppressive. Most of the streets in the centre were "sealed". See photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/116335751057137184269/IndependenceDay?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPfYrpCD-9mMwwE&feat=directlink
Regretfully I had an eerie feeling as there was too much police around the city centre - on the grounds that Tymoshenko protesters are arranging a big demonstration. The numerous police presence was kind of oppressive. Most of the streets in the centre were "sealed". See photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/116335751057137184269/IndependenceDay?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPfYrpCD-9mMwwE&feat=directlink
In the park - next to Shevchenko monument - some few thousand people gathered - to sing Ukrainian anthem and put flowers to Shevchenko monument. There was a good atmosphere in the park which contrasted empty streets with police on.
Nice thing is Google celebrates Ukrainian independence too!! In case you google but are not familiar with Ukraine - yellow and blue are Ukrainian colours and a cossack plays kobza!
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