Ukrainian Cultural Delegation Visits Budapest Schools
A Ukrainian cultural delegation recently visited schools in Budapest, bringing music and hope to students amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The event was organized at the invitation of the Ukrainian ambassador to Hungary, with Professor Fedor Shandor participating.
Meeting with Students
Volunteer soldiers, who have been defending Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war, met warmly with the pupils of Ukrainian-Hungarian schools. The delegation aimed to showcase the richness of Ukrainian culture through music, words, and songs.
Musical Performances
Previously, the delegation toured the Netherlands. At the Budapest event, children and teachers enjoyed the bandura music played by Merited Artist of Ukraine Taras Stolyar, who skillfully combined traditional Ukrainian sounds with modern styles. The emotional voice of Merited Artist Yuriy Ivaskevich deeply moved the audience, and Mykola Serga notably touched the young listeners with his 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’.”
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.”
The delegation’s visit highlighted the resilience of Ukrainian culture and its power to inspire hope even during challenging times.
Author's summary: The Ukrainian cultural delegation’s musical visit to Budapest schools inspired hope and unity, emphasizing the enduring power of Ukraine’s cultural heritage amid ongoing conflict.