The Honored Carpathian Song and Dance Ensemble of Ukraine “Verkhovyna” is implementing a new patriotic program called “Baptized by Fire”. The purpose of the project is to demonstrate to the current generation of schoolchildren the stages of the formation of Ukrainian statehood, to increase the patriotic spirit and to raise funds for the support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The program is aimed at secondary school students of the Drohobych Territorial Community. For the young audience, the “Verkhovyna” ensemble has developed a new concert program, which includes songs from the Cossack era, UPA-UNSO – periods of struggle for the formation of the Ukrainian nation.
As Serhii Dmitriev, director of the Meritorious Carpathian Ensemble “Verkhovyna”, notes, the song program was enhanced with historical references about important state-building events that the younger generation should know.
A number of schools in Drohobych have already reviewed the new “Verkhovyna” program. Concerts will still be held for other educational institutions. Part of the proceeds are transferred to support the military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The program is implemented under the patronage of Drohobych Mayor Taras Kuchma, with the support of the Department of Culture and Tourism Development and the Department of Education of the Drohobych City Council.
