What is celebrated on August 23 in Ukraine and around the world
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In Ukraine, August 23 is celebrated as State Flag Day. Around the world, victims of Stalinism and Nazism are commemorated, and Goulash Day is also celebrated.
On August 23, Ukraine marks State Flag Day, while the world observes the European Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Stalinism and Nazism. On this day, believers honor the memory of the martyr Lupus, UNN writes.
State Flag Day of Ukraine
A public holiday dedicated to one of Ukraine’s principal national symbols. On this day, cities host ceremonial raisings of the blue-and-yellow flag, patriotic flash mobs, and cultural events.
European Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Stalinism and Nazism
An official commemorative date proclaimed by the European Parliament to honor the memory of the victims of mass repression and totalitarian regimes of the 20th century.
World Goulash Day
A popular gastronomic holiday dedicated to a traditional dish of Central European cuisine—goulash. On this day, cooks compete to prepare the tastiest paprika meat soup according to ancient recipes.
Day of Saint Lupus the Martyr
On August 23, Orthodox believers honor the memory of Saint Lupus the Martyr, servant of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki. In the folk calendar, this day was often associated with the completion of the harvest and the first early frosts on the ground.
According to the old calendar, August 23 marks the feast day of Saint Lawrence the Martyr, an archdeacon. In popular tradition, this day was called "Lawrence’s Day," and people believed that calm, warm water in the rivers foretold a warm autumn, while heavy rainfall or heat foretold the weather in November.