Ukrainian Christmas - in pictures

  • 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
    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
    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
    Yevheniia Kryklyvets, a volunteer, at the event
  • Ukrainian children wearing traditional clothes and sing Christmas carols
    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
    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
    Ms Kryklyvets with children at a workshop during the event
  • Families at Umm Al Emarat Park
    Families at Umm Al Emarat Park
  • Children wait to meet Saint Nicholas at Umm Al Emarat Park
    Children wait to meet Saint Nicholas at Umm Al Emarat Park