Every year on August 24, all of Ukraine celebrates Independence Day. Residents and staff of the Bakhmut Psychoneurological Boarding School, located in Poltava Oblast, showed that Independence Day is not only a national holiday, but also a manifestation of unity, memory, hope and faith in the future.
The residents of the orphanage were actively involved in events that emphasize the importance of history and honoring the dead. On August 20, they visited the Hadiach Museum of History and Local Lore, where they were able to plunge into the past, see Lesya Ukrainka's handmade embroidery and learn about the unique technique of Hadiach blue embroidery, which is included in the list of intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine. This visit was a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that is the foundation of our identity.
On the same day, the residents and staff laid flowers on the Walk of Fame in Hadiach, honoring the memory of the fallen heroes who gave their lives for the independence of our country with a minute of silence.
Throughout the week, the orphanage hosted an exhibition of artworks by the residents called My Independent Ukraine. It was not just an exhibition, but a real therapy for those who lost their homes because of the war. Creating paintings, crafts and other compositions, the residents restored their emotional state and found positive emotions and did not lose their thirst for life. The joint composition "We are for peace!" was especially touching, where the residents expressed their feelings by painting their palms with yellow and blue paints.
In addition, the residents were engaged in their favorite pastimes: drawing, laying out diamond mosaic paintings and collecting a puzzle picture "Map of Ukraine" together.
Thanks to modern technologies, the residents took a virtual trip to the museum "Formation of the Ukrainian Nation". This allowed them to learn about the history of Ukraine without leaving the premises. In addition, they went on a tour of the Poltava region, where they enjoyed the picturesque scenery and had a picnic.
All these events are proof that Ukrainians are resilient. Despite the challenges, we continue to live, create, remember and believe. We believe that peace will come to Ukraine very soon, and the residents of the orphanage will return to their homes to live under a peaceful sky on their free land.
We are bringing victory closer! Everything will be Ukraine!