Слайд 1. Title Slide (Threads of Identity)

Teacher: Good morning, class. Today is Vyshyvanka Day. But we are not going to talk only about Ukraine. We will look at this day through a global lens. Our topic is "Threads of Identity: A Global Journey on Vyshyvanka Day". We will see how traditional clothing connects people around the world.

Слайд 2. Beyond the Border

Teacher: Why do nations keep their traditional costumes in the 21st century? It is not about fashion. It is about a visual language. Today, we will analyze how different countries celebrate their identity, look at their specific festival dates, and find common codes.

Слайд 3. Ukraine: The Soul of Embroidery

Teacher: Let’s start with Ukraine. We celebrate Vyshyvanka Day on the third Thursday of May. Historically, it’s our "genetic code". Every region has its own colors and geometry. For example, Poltava is famous for white-on-white embroidery, while Borshchiv is known for black thread work. It was originally used as a protective symbol.

Слайд 4. Portugal: The Viana Gold

Teacher: Now, let's move to the Lusophone world, starting with Portugal. This is Traje à Vianesa from the northern Minho region. They don’t have a single national day for it, but women wear it in August during the Festa da Agonia. The main feature is the heavy, handmade gold filigree jewelry. The iconic "Heart of Viana" on their chests represents love and loyalty.

Слайд 5. Brazil: Bahia's White Grace

Teacher: Across the Atlantic, in Brazil, we see a completely different style — Traje de Baiana. Brazil celebrates the National Day of Baiana on November 25th. This costume is a mix of African roots and European colonial lace. It consists of a long, flowing white skirt and a turban. It is a symbol of religious and cultural resistance in the Bahia region.

Слайд 6. Scotland: The Power of Tartan

Teacher: Moving to the UK. Scotland has International Tartan Day on April 6th. The famous garment is the Kilt. The key element here is the pattern, called tartan. Historically, specific color combinations belonged to specific family clans. It is a symbol of Highland pride and independence.

Слайд 7. Angola: Samakaka Patterns

Teacher: Back to the Lusophone world, to Africa. This is Angola and their traditional fabric called Samakaka. It uses bright geometric prints where every color has a meaning: black represents the African continent, red is the blood shed for independence, and yellow is the country's wealth. Today, it is widely used in modern African fashion.

Слайд 8. Useful Vocabulary

Teacher: Let’s check the key terms we need for this topic.

• Embroidery — decorative needlework.
• Heritage — traditions passed down from ancestors.
• Ornament — a decorative pattern.
• Lace — delicate, web-like fabric.
• Filigree — intricate gold or silver wire work.
• Fabric — cloth or material.

Слайд 9. Global Costume Timeline

Teacher: Look at the calendar of these traditions. The year starts with Tartan Day in April, moves to our Vyshyvanka Day in May, continues with the Portuguese festival in August, and finishes with Baiana Day in November. Cultural pride is a year-round process.

Слайд 10. Interactive Task: Venn Diagram

Teacher: Time for teamwork. Look at the screen. We have a Venn Diagram. Your task is to compare Ukrainian Vyshyvanka with one of the foreign costumes we discussed. Find three similarities in the center and three differences on the sides. You have 5 minutes.

Слайд 11. Modernizing Tradition

Teacher: Traditional clothing is not dead history. It is a living fabric. Today, people mix historical ornaments with modern streetwear, tag them on Instagram, and create digital clothing filters. Tradition survives only when it evolves.

Слайд 12. Any Questions?

Teacher: To sum up, whether it is Ukrainian linen, Portuguese gold, or Angolan geometric print — traditional costume is a tool of distinction in a globalized world. Thank you for your attention. Any questions?