The fourth “Hazdynya Fest,” a celebration of Galician Christmas traditions, took place in Drohobych’s Zamkova Hora Square. The event became a vibrant showcase of carols, Galician cuisine, and homemade pastries, bringing together over 40 participants from the city and surrounding villages.
Singing Carols and Sharing Treats
The festival featured hostesses from Drohobych, Stebnyk, and local villages, along with representatives from educational and cultural institutions. Participants offered a variety of traditional Christmas dishes, including pampushky, strutsli, plyatsky, kutia, pies, and pastries.
Visitors could not only taste the dishes but also purchase them, with all proceeds going to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Supporting Ukrainian defenders remains the festival’s primary goal.
Organizers and Participants
The event was organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism Development of the Drohobych community. The festival’s founder and driving force, Lesya Tatarska, emphasized that the mission of the event is to promote Galician baking, carols, and community unity in the spirit of Christmas.
Esteemed Jury
This year, the participants’ culinary skills were judged by a distinguished panel, including:
- Taras Kuchma, Mayor of Drohobych,
- Serhii Olenych, Deputy of the Lviv Regional Council,
- Marta Slotylo, Deputy of the Drohobych City Council,
- Svitlana Leontieva, Ukrainian TV presenter,
- Rimma Zyubina, Ukrainian actress, TV host, and jury chairperson.
Conclusion
“Hazdynya Fest” once again became a platform for promoting Galician traditions, supporting the military, and creating a festive atmosphere for the community. It showcased the unity of people in preserving traditions and supporting Ukrainian defenders.