This may seem obvious to some of you more worldly travelers, but I honestly had no idea that people in other countries sang the American Happy Birthday song in English! Ukraine isn’t like Western Europe, where everyone speaks English — most folks speak little to none, so I was pleasantly surprised to capture the following birthday celebration.
About The Author
Charles Joseph
Hi, I’m an American expat living and working in Kyiv, Ukraine. I created this website to capture my experiences in Kyiv and to share my sentiments on Ukrainian life. It’s not hyperbole to say that living abroad has fundamentally changed me. I’ve met some of the most interesting people, adapted to a new culture, and visited places that have changed my way of thinking. I’m so grateful to have had these experiences and genuinely just wanted to share them.