The Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago hosted the charity art event "Three Mothers: The Virgin • Native • Ukraine", which united the Ukrainian community around support for defenders of Ukraine and honoring motherhood, spirituality and love for the Motherland.
This was reported by one of the organizers of the event, Tetyana Barylyak (BARVA).
"On this day, we were united by love for Ukraine, gratitude to our defenders, respect for our mother, and a sincere desire to do good. And together we were able to do an important thing — to collect $2,500, which will be donated to support Ukrainian soldiers through charitable funds in the U.S. We thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts: our talented participants and creative teams, partners and sponsors, all those present who were with us. We once again proved that Ukrainians know how not only to preserve their traditions and culture, but also to unite for the sake of those who are defending Ukraine today," noted Tetyana Barylyak.
The event took place on May 31 at the Ukrainian National Museum and gathered representatives of the Ukrainian community, artists, volunteers, military personnel and numerous guests.
The concert program was dedicated to three images that have a special meaning for Ukrainians: the Mother of God, native mother and Mother Ukraine. Through music, poetry, theatrical performances and artistic numbers, the participants of the event revealed the themes of love, sacrifice, faith and indomitability of the Ukrainian people.
Pupils of the vocal studio "Barvystok", theater studio "Divo", vocal studio "Elegy", model school Star Kids took part in the program, and traditional Ukrainian outfits from the collection of Roksolana Prokopiv were also presented. Guests also witnessed the premieres of new musical works and specially prepared creative numbers.
The presence of Ukrainian military personnel, who are currently undergoing treatment in the United States, gave the event a special meaning. For many visitors, it was an opportunity to personally express gratitude to the defenders of Ukraine and support their rehabilitation.
The organizers noted that the charitable component was the main goal of the event. Numerous partners, representatives of Ukrainian business and public activists who provided gifts for the charity collection joined the concert. Among them was a Ukrainian dress provided by the Luxart clothing store. An author's necklace from the well-known craftswoman Roksolana Prokopiv was also handed over for the charity raffle. Event participants had the opportunity to purchase a certificate for a professional photo shoot. The Ukrainian writer Maryana Gladiy, well known to the Ukrainian community of Chicago, also joined the charitable initiative. She provided her books "Yarka", "Spadok" and "Zhuravka". The books are devoted to various pages of Ukrainian history and modernity - from stories about captivity and the strength of the human spirit to the theme of the Holodomor and family memory.
Among the art lots were also two paintings created by artists Oksana Krytsak and young artist Angelina Sovvych, etc.
On the eve of the event, Radio UA Chicago stressed, that such events help not only to raise funds for Ukraine, but also to strengthen the Ukrainian community abroad, preserve cultural heritage and support those who today defend the Ukrainian state.
"The image of a mother is special for every person, because she is the person who brought us into this world. The Mother of God is the one to whom we always turn with prayers. And Mother Ukraine is always in our hearts, regardless of where we are. Ukraine is where the heart of every Ukrainian beats. And here we unite for a good cause, do what we know how to do, what we love and what we cherish," noted Tetyana Barylyak together with Anastasia Sovych in live.
Photo: Peter Koutun
Author: Inna Mikhno