SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Branch of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) held its annual flag-raising ceremony commemorating Ukraine’s Independence Day on Monday, August 24. In adherence with CDC guidelines, the event was limited to 40 participants with appropriate physical distancing and facial masks.
The Syracuse UCCA Branch’s vice-president and the master of ceremonies of the event, Greg Lisnyczyj, welcomed participants. “As we mark this 29th year of Ukrainian independence, we know the struggle for true freedom and dignity remains today. Many of our families came to this great country and built beautiful churches, continued our language, songs, dances and many other aspects of Ukrainian culture. It is here, where Ukrainian traditions thrive along with everyone else, and where the Ukrainian flag will soon be flying next to the stars and stripes.”