Rada session planned for 25th anniversary of Ukrainian independence
The plan for celebrating the 25th anniversary of Ukrainian Independence has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. It includes a celebratory session of the Verkhovna Rada.
The plans provides for an official state flag raising ceremony on August 23, Ukraine's National Flag Day, in Kyiv, as well as in other populated areas. Foreign diplomatic missions in Ukraine will be invited to attend, Ukraine's Culture Ministry said.
Ukrainian state leaders, representatives of central and local executive bodies, local authorities, deputies, representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora, public associations, religious organizations, academic figures and celebrities will celebrate Independence Day on August 24 in Kyiv and in cities and towns throughout the country.
A formal parliamentary session will also be held. Representatives of those countries, which first recognized Ukraine's sovereignty will be invited. Deputies from the Verkhovna Rada of the USSR (Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic) of the 12th convocation will be among the guests. An international conference with the participation of parliamentary delegations of foreign governments will also be held.
Kyiv will host exhibitions and a song festival. A number of other scientific, educational and cultural events are planned.
Three non-fiction films marking the 25th anniversary about state symbols of independent Ukraine, as well as other video presentations, including animated films and documentaries, will be presented. Radio programs about the history of the state and battle for Ukrainian independence, events during Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity (2013/2014) and the achievements of participants in the antiterrorist operation being conducted in Luhansk and Donetsk regions will be broadcast.