On Monday, December 29, in Moldova, a cultural and artistic event “Winter Wonder: From Koliada to Shchedryk” was held, organized by the National Congress of Ukrainians in Moldova. The celebration was attended by the Ukrainian ambassador Paun Rogovey together with diplomats from the embassy.
The diplomatic mission announced the event on its Facebook page.
Chronicle of the Event
A Christmas market welcomed guests, featuring traditional dishes and the gastronomic heritage of Moldova’s regions, as well as performances by folk and children’s groups with carols, Shchedrivky, and Christmas songs, stage productions and a theatrical performance “The Snow Queen” featuring children.
The event concluded with a joint performance of “Shchedryk” by Mykola Leontovych as a symbol of Ukrainian culture and the indomitable spirit.
In his speech, Paun Rogovey greeted the little Ukrainians and their parents who found shelter from the war in hospitable Moldova, as well as Moldovan children with Christmas and New Year celebrations, urging us to remember the Ukrainian soldiers, whose feats allow us to greet a peaceful day under a peaceful sky.
«At the Christmas table, I ask you in a quiet prayer to remember our defenders, who, at the cost of their own lives, bring about a just peace in Ukraine»
– Ukrainian diplomat
The event was held with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, the Agency for Interethnic Relations, and UNICEF Moldova.
Also worth mentioning is the regional Ukrainian Day in Moldova festival in Yabloani, Glodeni District, organized by the National Congress of Ukrainians of Moldova and demonstrating the close cooperation between the Ukrainian diaspora and Moldovan society.