Ukrainian Cultural Delegation Visits Budapest Schools
A Ukrainian cultural delegation visited Ukrainian-Hungarian schools in Budapest, sharing music and hope with students amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. This event was organized at the invitation of the Ukrainian ambassador to Hungary, with participation from Professor Fedor Shandor.
Purpose and Audience
The delegation aimed to introduce the greatness of Ukrainian culture to children through music, words, and songs. Volunteer-soldiers who have defended Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war joined the warm meeting with the pupils.
Musical Performances
The event featured performances on traditional Ukrainian instruments and songs by renowned artists:
- Merited Artist of Ukraine Taras Stolyar played the bandura, skillfully blending traditional Ukrainian performance with modern elements.
- Merited Artist of Ukraine Yuriy Ivaskevich's voice moved the audience deeply.
- Mykola Serga especially touched the young Ukrainian listeners with the song “Home”.
“Children and teachers enjoyed the wonderful sound of the bandura performed by the Merited Artist of Ukraine Taras Stolyar, who deftly blended Ukrainian authentic performance with the contemporary. The voice of the Merited Artist of Ukraine Yuriy Ivaskevich moved everyone to tears, and Mykola Serga especially touched the young Ukrainian audience with the song ‘Home’.”
Shared Message of Hope
Mykola Serga addressed the children: “We have come to you today, and we believe that very soon you will come to us… home.”
Previously, the Cultural Landing toured the Netherlands as part of a cultural program.
Author's summary: The Ukrainian cultural delegation used music and heartfelt messages to inspire Budapest schoolchildren, reinforcing cultural pride and hope amid the ongoing conflict.