Staying Connected to Ukrainian Heritage
Being far from home does not mean losing touch with your roots. At the Ukrainian Welcome Centre, we believe that keeping Ukrainian culture alive is a powerful way to stay grounded, connected, and hopeful — both for individuals and for future generations.
Whether you’ve been here for months or just arrived, the Ukrainian Welcome Centre regularly hosts Ukrainian cultural events and activities, whether it is for national holidays or religious festivals. Keep up to date with our events by following our social media and reading our schedule.
There are many traditional Ukrainian dance, choirs, and music groups that can be joined.
Here at the Ukrainian Welcome Centre we celebrate Ukrainian holidays such as Vyshyvanka Day, Independence Day, Easter, and Christmas. Our Centre is deeply connected to the Ukrainian Catholic Church, operating out of the same building. It is therefore easy to stay in touch with your Ukrainian religious roots by coming to our Centre! There are also a variety of Orthodox churches and secular establishments (such as the Ukrainian Social Club at Holland Park Avenue) spread around London and the UK.
There are many Ukrainian groups and organisations that you can join to keep in contact with your Ukrainian culture:
Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB)
Association of Ukrainian Women in Great Britain - Community organisation for Ukrainian women
Ukrainian Youth Association - Youth Association in GB
Plast - Ukrainian scouting organisation in the UK
British Ukrainian Society - Organisation focused on promoting ties between Ukraine and the UK
Ukrainian Institute London - Independent Ukrainian charity in London
Ukrainian Events in London offers and advertises many Ukrainian events to attend.
