On 15 November, the Vinnytsia State Center for Aesthetic Education of Vocational School Students, in cooperation with the Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi Museum, held a creative meeting with the winners of the regional musical project “Blessed is the name of my land, Ukraine, forever!” dedicated to the 1000 days of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Alla Sapozhnyk, acting director of the Vinnytsia State Center for Aesthetic Education of Vocational School Students, reminded us of an important date that will soon unite all of Ukraine in common sorrow and pride: 1000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “On November 19, we will all remember this sad day. These are 1000 days of resilience, courage and incredible unity of the entire Ukrainian people. 1000 days during which every Ukrainian, regardless of their place of residence, age or profession, became part of the great struggle for freedom. These are 1000 days of heroic but unequal struggle against a superior enemy. This day is a reminder of our strength, of our resilience and faith in victory. Together, thanks to our Defenders, the support of volunteers and each of us, we have come this far and continue to move forward. We bow our heads to those who gave their lives and thank everyone who is fighting today for our peaceful tomorrow!” said Alla Sapozhnik.
At the beginning of the event, all those present bowed their heads in a minute of silence to pay tribute to all those who gave their lives for the future of our country.
The winners of the music project had the opportunity to perform in front of their peers and emotionally convey their own patriotic sentiments and experiences, which they embodied in their own poems, songs and artistic recitation of patriotic works by contemporary poets.
Tetyana Kamenshchuk, Deputy Director of the Department of Humanitarian Policy of the Vinnytsia Regional State Administration, expressed her gratitude for the atmosphere of sincerity and patriotism, and for revealing the talents of the students in the poetry and song recitations.
The talented and gifted winners of the music project were awarded with a standing ovation and first degree diplomas, namely
The poem “Blessed is the name of my land, Ukraine, forever” was performed by Diana Solovey, a student of the Vinnytsia Center for Vocational Education and Design, a multiple winner in national competitions: “For Our Freedom”, ‘Executed Youth in the Poetry nomination’ and author of the collection ‘Lines Written by War’.
a song based on Pavlo Tychyna's poem “The Groves Are Noisy” was performed by Andon Kyrylo, a student of the Vinnytsia Center for Vocational Education of the Processing Industry;
the author's poem “Ukraine, Alpha and Omego” by Natalia Sichkoriz, a teacher of the Vinnytsia Interregional Higher Vocational School, was read by Odarka Tomkova and the author's song “Ukraine Can” was performed by Olha Mikhnevych;
the historical song “Blessed Land” was sung by Alina Feoktistova-Varshavska, a student of the Vinnytsia Center for Vocational Education and Design;
The song “Find” was performed with guitar by the author of the lyrics and music, Anatolii Pasheniuk, a student of the Zozivsky Professional Agricultural Lyceum in Vinnytsia Oblast;
the poem “It's Cruel and Incomprehensible” was recited by Anna Odintsova, a member of the musical and theater studio “Hollywood”, a student of the Vinnytsia Higher Vocational School of Services;
a song based on the words of Taras Shevchenko “Fight, fight...” was performed by Maksym Zhabrovets, a student of the Koziatyn Vocational School (official group);
the author's poem “Blessed is the name in the ages...” was performed by Sofia Grama, a student of the vocational school №41 in Tulchyn. Tulchyn.
Alla Sapozhnyk, acting director of Vinnytsia Vocational School, congratulated the winners of the music project and presented them with diplomas.
The joint performance of the anthem “We were born from a great hour....”, sung by Andon Kyrylo, a student of the Vinnytsia Center for Vocational Education of the Processing Industry, was the final chord and patriotic uplift for all those present.
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on the YouTube channel of the Vinnytsia State Center for Aesthetic Education of Vocational School Students from November 18, 2024.
