The band "Antytila" successfully started their tour of the United States with the project "Culture vs War" (Culture vs War), which started in New York. The purpose of the tour is to support Ukraine, drawing the attention of Americans to the war and raising funds for the important needs of the Ukrainian army. The musicians plan to raise at least a quarter of a million dollars to buy an evacuation boat for the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
This is reported on the page of group.
At the first stage of the tour in New York and Philadelphia, it was already possible to collect about 60 thousand dollars. The main part of the funds was collected at auctions, where among the valuable lots was the Russian reconnaissance UAV Orlan, which is planned to be sold in Chicago. A charity auction was also held in New York, where it was possible to collect 14 thousand dollars, in particular due to a unique trophy - the wreckage of an enemy helicopter shot down near Gostomel.
The "Culture vs war" project, launched in April 2022 by the "Look Ukrainian!" Association, aims to show the realities of Russian aggression through the stories of cultural figures who serve in the Ukrainian army or are actively involved in volunteer activities.
During events in the US, the band shows a film about their wartime experiences, holds question-and-answer sessions, performs songs and organizes trophy exhibitions.
The tour runs through September 22 and includes cities such as Boston, Minneapolis and Chicago. The purpose of the tour is not only to raise funds, but also to raise awareness of the war in Ukraine and remind the world of the ongoing struggle for freedom and independence.
The band "Antytila" continues its mission in the USA, calling for increased international support for Ukraine.
Author: Danylo Pievchev