Portland-Lviv Sister City Association

09/01/2026

September 1st is Day of Knowledge--День Знань--in Ukraine when all children start a new academic year.
September 1st 2026 is also the 1,651st day of Russian all-out invasion. Millions of Ukrainian children started their first day of school today in bomb shelters.

08/31/2026

Join us this Saturday to benefit Lviv! Go Timbers!

The Portland Timbers match on Saturday, Sept. 5 has a section of ti...

08/30/2026

As an all-volunteer organization, we rely on our volunteers for all our work. We want to thank everyone who came to help and support us at Ukrainian Day on Saturday, August 22nd. We could not have done it without you!
If you have pictures of the Portland-Lviv Sister City Association tent at Ukrainian Day, please post them in the comments.
If you would like a Portland-Lviv t-shirt with our logo--take a look at the variety of colors and combination you can chose from.

08/28/2026

If you missed Ukrainian Day festival in Portland last weekend or would like to attend another BIG celebration of Ukrainian culture, Ukrainian Association of Washington State is inviting everyone to celebrate with them tomorrow, Saturday, August 29th.

🇺🇦 A day you won’t want to miss! 💙💛

Join us on Saturday, August 29th at Seattle Center for an unforgettable celebration marking the 35th Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence! 🇺🇦

From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, come experience a vibrant day filled with music, dancing, delicious food, culture, and community - with something for everyone to enjoy.

✨ Live performances by talented local artists & special guests
💃 Traditional Ukrainian folk dancing
🥟 Authentic Ukrainian cuisine
🎨 Cultural workshops & hands-on activities
🧒 Fun for the little ones
🛍️ Ukrainian merchandise & local vendors
🎶 And plenty more surprises throughout the day!

Best of all - admission is completely FREE, and everyone is welcome!

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Come hungry, stay awhile, discover something new, and enjoy the incredible energy of this special day!

Whether you’re familiar with Ukrainian culture or experiencing it for the first time, there’s a place for you here. 🇺🇦

📅 August 29, 2026
📍 Seattle Center - 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
⏰ 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION | ALL ARE WELCOME

Come for the food. Stay for the music. Leave with memories. 💙💛

We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

Запрошуємо Вас на святкування
35-ї річниці Незалежності України
у Сіетлі! 🇺🇦

Запалимо разом вогонь української памʼяті у Сіетлі 29 серпня з 12:00 PM до 10:00 PM 🔥Наповнимо далекі від Батьківщини вулиці українською музикою, піснею, танцем, мистецтвом і смаком рідного дому.

Незалежність, це тисячолітня памʼять яку ми з Вами несемо та вкладаємо в нові покоління. Україна, яку ми любимо, будуємо і бережемо💙💛

На Вас чекатимуть:
🎶 Живі виступи талановитих місцевих артистів та спеціальних гостей
💃 Традиційні українські народні танці
🥟 Справжня українська кухня та улюблені страви
🎨 Культурні майстер-класи та творчі активності
👧 Розваги та цікаві заняття для найменших
🛍️ Українські товари, сувеніри та ярмарок місцевих майстрів
✨ І ще багато приємних сюрпризів протягом усього дня!

Щиро запрошуємо Вас! Бо кожен із нас частинка України, яку ми несемо у світ🌎

📅 29 серпня, 2026
📍 Seattle Center - 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
⏰ 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎟️ Безкоштовно!

Приходьте разом із родиною та друзями святкуймо нашу Незалежність і нашу незламність🥰

08/26/2026

Lviv is so beautiful!

08/26/2026

If you are looking to buy a new translation of "The Enchanted Desna" published by Lost Horse Press, you can use a 15% discount code.
We hope to see you at the next meeting of New Europe Book Club on September 19th at McMenamins Kennedy School.

Happy Birthday, dear Ukraine! We can support Ukraine and its people by reading Ukrainian literature in translation. Join the and commit to reading one Ukrainian book per year. Purchase Lost Horse Press's Ukrainian titles from Asterism Books with a 15% discount using the code UP3XZU30AC. https://asterismbooks.com/publisher/lost-horse-press
Lost Horse Press Contemporary Ukrainian Poetry Series

08/24/2026

Happy Independence Day of Ukraine!

🇺🇦 У цей День Незалежності, коли українці вшановують історію своєї держави та відзначають свою мужність, інноваційність і стійкість, Сполучені Штати підтверджують свою тверду відданість зміцненню економічних і безпекових зв’язків між нашими країнами та прокладанню шляху до миру й процвітання для обох наших народів.

https://ua.usembassy.gov/uk/ukraine-national-day-2026/

🇺🇸 On this Independence Day, as Ukrainians honor their nation’s history and celebrate their courage, innovation, and resilience, the United States reinforces its strong commitment to advancing our economic and security ties and forging a path towards peace and prosperity for both of our nations.

https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/ukraine-national-day-2/

08/23/2026

Many thanks to KGW-TV for coming to Ukrainian Day festival yesterday and interviewing President of Ukrainian Foundation, the organizer of Ukrainian Day.
And thank you again to Keith Wilson, Mayor of City of Portland, OR for proclaiming third week of August
Ukrainian American Heritage Week in Portland.

The annual Ukrainian Day festival kicked off in Westmoreland in Sou...

08/23/2026

Thank you, everyone, who came to the Ukrainian Day festival at Westmoreland Park yesterday.
It was a beautiful day and we could not have asked for better weather.
https://www.oregonlive.com/events/2026/08/portlands-ukrainian-day-festival-celebrates-spirit-resilience-even-among-non-ukrainians.html?utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-theoregonian&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&mrfcid=202608236a88eb9a11a88c72d2ed0a45&fbclid=IwY2xjawT4JilwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4Hw5inTN9_QJbx6C2UHU3MeG3WVXpubXyutn8s1JOjBAnu4fuPwSVso4GCUA_aem_csKd6b-V-37qJ6rm3eGyNg

Saturday was a day for Portland’s Ukrainian community to celebrate but many people had Russia's war on their minds.