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The charity organization \u201cTavi draugi\u201d, together with the Embassy of Ukraine in Latvia, invites everyone to the annual \u201cSunflower Way\u201d solidarity march on Monday, August 24, Ukraine\u2019s Independence Day. The march will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a gathering at the Freedom Monument and, after 6:00 p.m., will proceed to Kronvalda Park, where it will conclude with the laying of flowers at the monument to Taras Shevchenko.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The \u201cTavi draugi\u201d charity is organizing the \u201cSunflower Way\u201d march for the fifth time, expressing support and solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Participants are invited to bring sunflowers and to use Ukrainian and Latvian symbols.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018Sunflower Way\u2019 is a tradition that demonstrates the strong position and support for Ukraine among the people of Latvia. Every sunflower, every Ukrainian flag and every good wish strengthens and motivates us not to stop until victory. That is why we cannot stand on the sidelines,\u201d says Ulvis Noviks, head of \u201cTavi draugi\u201d.<\/p>\n

In addition to the march, throughout the day, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., \u201cTavi draugi\u201d will operate a Ukrainian souvenirs and donation collection point at Br\u012bv\u012bbas Square. Residents are invited to donate items needed by Ukrainian soldiers and civilians: tea, 3-in-1 coffee, sweets, nuts and dried fruit, ready-to-eat meals, canned meat and fish, hygiene products, and men\u2019s clothing for soldiers (socks, underwear, T-shirts and tracksuits).<\/p>\n

Photos from the 2025 \u201cSunflower Way\u201d march and Ukraine\u2019s Independence Day events are available here<\/a> (photographer: Krauze Vision).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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