TELL US ABOUT YOUR smART fest 2026

"Vyshyvanka Unites – Rahvustikand ühendab" smART fest 2026 was much more than just a festival.

It was a day when Ukrainians from different cities, countries and life stories once again felt together.

A day of living Ukrainian culture in the very heart of Tallinn.

A day of music, genuine emotions, hugs, traditions and support.

Yesterday Kultuurikatel was filled with the Ukrainian language, songs, children's laughter, vyshyvankas, dancing and the atmosphere of a real home.

Our sincere thanks to:

• every festival guest
• our artists and hosts
• partners and volunteers
• the speakers and participants of smART Talks
• the artisans, brands and food zone
• smART Gallery
• Mamyna Sorochka for the special Ukrainian fashion show
• everyone who created this day together with us

We would especially like to thank everyone who joined the festival's charity initiatives and supported the fundraiser for Ukrainian soldiers.

A particularly emotional moment was setting a European record:

"Rushnyk of Unity – Rushnyk of Victory"

160 metres 50 centimetres of unity, created by Ukrainians and organisations from different European countries.

It was a moment that will go down in history.

There are many more photos, videos and memories still to come, and we will be sure to share them with you.

In the meantime, we invite you to take part in our post-festival contest:

TELL US ABOUT YOUR smART fest 2026

Share your emotions, photos or videos from the festival on Facebook or Instagram.

To take part:

• write a post about the festival
• tag the Association of Ukrainian Organisations in Estonia
• add the hashtags:
  • #вишиванкаобʼєднує2026
  • #rahvustikandühendab2026

There will be 3 winners:

• The authors of the post with the most likes and of the second most popular post will receive a branded T-shirt and a tote bag with our festival merchandise, as in the photo.
• One more gift will go to the author of the warmest and most creative post, chosen by the festival organisers.

Posts are accepted until 31 May inclusive.

Winners will be announced on 1 June

Thank you for being with us.