Tryzub: Day of Resilience – 4th Anniversary Commemoration of the Full-scale Invasion
The Ukrainian Museum will open its doors for a daylong free community event in commemoration of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. In partnership with artist Maya Hayuk, UNWLA, Razom, Yara Arts Group, and New York Bandura School, we’ll gather for workshops, film screenings, poetry readings, musical performances, and more. This is a day to come together, reflect, and stand in solidarity with Ukraine. All are welcome. Light refreshments provided. Registration is requested on Eventbrite but walk-ins are welcome.
Saturday 21 February
12 – 5 pm
There will be ample opportunities at this event to make donations to important causes to help Ukraine! Each participating organization will have information available about various projects helping Ukrainians during the war. Donations are optional and not required to enjoy this free event.
Schedule of Programs
Tryzub Project Workshop with artist Maya Hayuk
12 – 5 pm (Rolling Basis)
Location: 1st Floor Boutique Gallery
The Tryzub Project (Тризуб Терапія) launched in 2022 as a casual drawing jam for members of the public to create their own versions of this ancient, pre-Christian trident symbol. This intergenerational initiative changes for every setting, whether it’s on the street with graffiti artists, with children at Project Soniashnyk (Sunflower), or working with Ukrainian soldiers in rehabilitation at The Unbroken Hospital in Lviv. Hayuk invites you to draw your very own Tryzub in her workshop, which will then be added to the growing archive of over 300 unique takes on this incredibly powerful symbol. These workshops will run on a rolling basis, with a new session starting as soon as the previous one concludes.
The Power of Embroidery Workshop with UNWLA Branch 1
12 – 5 pm (Rolling Basis)
Location: Lower-Level Gallery
UNWLA Branch 1 will hold workshops on traditional Ukrainian embroidery, where all participants will be able to try embroidery for themselves and learn more about this beautiful cultural tradition. The workshop is designed for participants aged 10 years and older. Younger children under 10 are welcome to participate if accompanied by a parent. These workshops will run on a rolling basis, with a new session starting as soon as the previous one concludes. The UNWLA will also share a slide presentation about Ukraine’s coat of arms, the tryzub, and about the organization. In addition, craft items will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going directly to the UNWLA’s fundraising efforts to aid Ukraine.
Selected Short Films from the Documentary Series Vidbuduyemo (We Will Rebuild)
12 – 1 pm
Location: 1st Floor Center Hall
Russia’s war on Ukraine has a horrific goal: the destruction of Ukrainians as a nation on all fronts, including Ukrainian identity, history, and culture. These selected films from the documentary series Vidbuduyemo (We Will Rebuild), directed by Kornii Hrytsjuk, tell the story of cultural institutions destroyed by Russian attacks and the communities impacted by their destruction. They are visually powerful accounts of how this once prosperous country in the center of Europe is experiencing cultural genocide. The films are subtitled in English. We are grateful to the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America for graciously sharing these extraordinary films with The Ukrainian Museum.
Musical Performance with New York Bandura School
1 – 2 pm
Location: 1st Floor Center Hall
From Ukrainian folk traditions to modern and classical interpretations, Terenia Kuzma and Zoya Shepko will share parts of their unique musical journeys through Ukraine’s culture. The program will weave together soldiers’ folk songs, traditional melodies, and one of Terenia’s original compositions. Audiences will experience music that celebrates spring and renewal, honors Crimean heritage, and brings the spirit of community through shared singing moments together.
Unbroken Threads: Short Film Screenings with Razom
2 – 3 pm
Location: 1st Floor Center Hall
This program presents a selection of contemporary Ukrainian short films made since 2022 that capture everyday connections shaped by war. Through documentary, narrative, and animation, these films follow individuals and communities as they navigate identity, memory, and connection amid the ongoing full-scale invasion. Together, these films portray war not as spectacle, but as lived experience, revealing moments of tenderness, creativity, and solidarity. The program invites audiences to witness how Ukrainians continue to create, care, and dream —even as life remains under threat.
Resilience: Performance with Yara Arts Group
3 – 4 pm
Location: 1st Floor Center Hall
The Yara Arts Group will perform the newest poetry from Ukraine in its signature bilingual style. Resilience features George Drance, Darien Fiorino, Bob Holman, Svitlana Kosolapova, Stefka Nazarkewycz, Wanda Phipps, and Martha Preve, as well as Julian Kytasty playing and singing with Lesya Verba. The event is directed by Virlana Tkacz. All the poems are by Serhiy Zhadan, with translations by Virlana Tkacz and Wanda Phipps. Graphics by Waldemart Klyuzko and projections by Darien Fiorino.
Selected Short Films from the Documentary Series Vidbuduyemo (We Will Rebuild)
4 – 5 pm
Location: 1st Floor Center Hall
Russia’s war on Ukraine has a horrific goal: the destruction of Ukrainians as a nation on all fronts, including Ukrainian identity, history, and culture. These selected films from the documentary series Vidbuduyemo (We Will Rebuild), directed by Kornii Hrytsjuk, tell the story of cultural institutions destroyed by Russian attacks and the communities impacted by their destruction. They are visually powerful accounts of how this once prosperous country in the center of Europe is experiencing cultural genocide. The films are subtitled in English. We are grateful to the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America for graciously sharing these extraordinary films with The Ukrainian Museum.
