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Living Culture – Living World

07.09.24

The forum “Living Culture – Living World” brought together people dedicated to the preservation of elements of intangible cultural heritage (ICH). Over a hundred participants attended. They listened to Minister of Culture Mykola Tochytskyi, engaging reports from First Deputy Minister Rostyslav Karandeyev, and Head of the Culture Department of Dnipro Regional State Administration Natalia Pershina. The discussions focused on living culture and the risks of its loss, international support, legislative transformation, and key aspects of protecting ICH and its bearers. P.S. The important topic of ecological protection was addressed in a panel moderated by Valentyna Demian ☝...

Participated in the All-Ukrainian Scientific-Practical Conference

02.09.24

“Ethnocultural Diversity of Ukraine: National Unity and Euro-Integration Progress” The All-Ukrainian scientific-practical conference brought together not only representatives from regions of Ukraine but also members of the international community. The discussions covered: ☑️ national identity ☑️ the importance of preserving one’s roots and culture, which today serve as a unifying factor ☑️ how intangible cultural heritage (ICH) shapes national memory ☑️ the protection and promotion of living heritage We personally shared our experience of cooperation 🤝 between authorities and civil society. 📝 Key message – unity for preserving identity. Through collaboration among gove...

Recognizing the Most Active Territorial Communities

28.08.24

An event was held to honor the most active territorial communities – participants of regional cultural projects! These are the communities that tirelessly work to develop the cultural and artistic life of our region. Their dedication to culture, creativity, and commitment to change deserve sincere gratitude! Among those recognized were 👏 15 communities. Five of them will receive a councilor’s subsidy from our colleague, regional council deputy Natalia Lysenko. Special thanks to Pokrovska City Community, Pereshchepynska City Community, Vasyliivska Settlement Community, Mezhivska Settlement Community, and Raiivska Village Community for their activity and creative approac...

Awarding the Winners of the Coloring Contest “Cossack Songs of Dnipropetrovsk Region – Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”

21.08.24

On a Cossack Note The Cossack songs of Dnipropetrovsk Region are a true treasure. In 2016, the global community recognized their value and included them in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. 👏 They preserve the spirit of history and tradition and unite generations. These songs resonate in the hearts of both young people and older generations. With the goal of promoting these songs among children and teenagers, we organized a coloring contest titled “Cossack Songs of Dnipropetrovsk Region – Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.” A total of 14 works were submitted to the contest. The youngest participants were 12 years old. ...

“Song Echo – 2024”

15.08.24

#IntangibleCulturalHeritage On the occasion of Ukraine’s 70th anniversary of UNESCO membership, the festival of Ukrainian folk songs “Song Echo – 2024” was held in Pidhorodne. The festival, which brought participants together through a circle of song, featured bearers of the Intangible – Cultural Heritage element “Cossack Songs of Dnipropetrovsk Region”: – Folk-ethnographic ensemble “Krynytsia” – Folk ensembles “Bohuslavochka” and “Pershotsvit” – Children’s satellite group of “Krynytsia” – “Krynychenka” – Ensembles “Zhuravka”, “Zhuravochka”, and “Kilchenski Zori” We extend our gratitude to the Pidhorodne City Council (Vitalii Morgun) and i...