Background information

Interview took place at the Ukrainian School in Holland Park, London

Christina was born in Lviv and came to the UK as a young child.  Christina chose the scarf as when she wears it she feels a connection with Ukraine and as it is an unusual pattern in the UK – it is something that she gets asked about and so is able to pass on information about Ukraine.  Christian works at the Ukrainian School in London and is active in the community – going to events and is part of the Ukrainian theater group.  These activities and interests are important to Christina as a way of keeping her sense of Ukrainian identity.