The Ukrainian community in Abu Dhabi celebrated Christmas with a festive event at Umm Al Emarat Park. It is the third wartime Christmas for Ukraine following Russia’s invasion in 2022. All photos: Ahmed Ramzan for The National
Families at Umm Al Emarat Park. The gathering involved cherished traditions, workshops, carols and activities for all the family
Yevheniia Kryklyvets, a volunteer, at the event
Ukrainian children wearing traditional clothes and sing Christmas carols
Children met Ukrainian Santa, or Sviatyi Mykolai, decorated festive treats, enjoyed Ukrainian Christmas songs, participated in craft workshops and took in all the festive fun
Ms Kryklyvets with children at a workshop during the event
Families at Umm Al Emarat Park
Children wait to meet Saint Nicholas at Umm Al Emarat Park
