Thessaloniki: Volunteer seamstresses sewed and handed over Ukrainian flags

Blue-yellow Ukrainian flags waving next to the essentials and food gathered at the kiosk 10 of the Thessaloniki International Fairfor its tried and tested people Of Ukraine. They are not flags from a store or merchant who imported them in our country, they are flags sewn with passion and love, Greek volunteer seamstressesas soon as they were informed that there was a shortage, by its members Ukrainian-Greek Initiative.

«These flags are not only in our hands, they are also in our heartsPoints out, speaking to the Athenian / Macedonian News Agency, one of the members of the association “Ukrainian-Greek Initiative”, Ina Galanina and excitedly explains that, “these wonderful blue and yellow flags, they sewed them with their hearts, they used very good quality fabric. For us it is a very big and expensive gift. We will keep these flags and we will have them with us, to remember exactly what the volunteer seamstresses from “The Tireless Needle” have done for us. It is as if these women and the Greek people in general are holding our hand. “

«Flags may not be considered a necessity, but they are a symbol of courage and hope for these people who are being tested.“Said Kyriaki Tsichita, who belongs to the women’s voluntary action” The Tireless Needle “and added that” we wish to give them strength in their great effort, both in the collection of humanitarian aid and in their peaceful demonstrations. ” “We sewed and delivered a total of 18 Ukrainian flags, as a small contribution to their effort and great work.”

This is a very important move, as Ms. Galanina characteristically said, as the specific ladies, initially handed over blankets and hats for the refugee children of the war. “It was as if they showed us how Greek mothers embrace the children of the Ukrainian people. When we asked them if they could sew Ukrainian flags for us because we had a shortage, they accepted immediately and that is very important for us, it is like looking together, in front of peace. “These are flags that we will hold and will be in Greek homes and that means real hospitality in Greece,” he stressed.

For a year now, love seamstresses have been making clothes and other fabric constructions, which they donate to people in need.. To date, they have made donations to seven foundations and charities. The group has about 110 members and of these 20-30 are the most active. The women who participate in the group are from various cities in Greece and using social media, communicate and coordinate the whole process.

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