Ukrainian Cultural Delegation Visits Budapest Schools
A Ukrainian cultural delegation recently visited Ukrainian-Hungarian schools in Budapest, sharing music and hope with students amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The event was organized at the invitation of the Ukrainian ambassador to Hungary and involved Professor Fedor Shandor.
Event Highlights and Purpose
The volunteer-soldiers, who have been defending Ukraine since the start of the full-scale conflict, held a heartfelt meeting with the pupils. The purpose was to showcase the richness of Ukrainian culture through music, storytelling, and song.
Previous Performances
Before this visit, the Cultural Landing had performed in the Netherlands as part of a tour promoting Ukrainian heritage.
Musical Performances and Audience Reaction
- Merited Artist of Ukraine Taras Stolyar played the bandura, skillfully mixing traditional Ukrainian sounds with modern elements.
- Yuriy Ivaskevich, also a Merited Artist of Ukraine, delivered a vocal performance that moved everyone emotionally.
- Mykola Serga captivated the young Ukrainian audience 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’.”
Mykola Serga addressed the children with a hopeful message: “We have come to you today, and we believe that very soon you will come to us… home.”
Author's Summary: The Ukrainian Cultural Delegation brought music and hope to Budapest schoolchildren, reinforcing cultural pride and shared aspirations despite the ongoing conflict.