



The Day of Heroes of Ukraine is a special date in the Ukrainian calendar, celebrated annually on May 23. This is a day of remembrance and honoring all those who fought for Ukraine's independence and freedom at different times, starting with Kyivan Rus - knights, Cossacks, Sich Riflemen, rebels, members of the UPR and UPA, ATO veterans, and, of course, the defenders who are fighting today at the front for the peaceful future of Ukraine. In art schools, this date is of particular importance, because it is here that a new generation of artists is formed, capable of comprehending and conveying the heroic pages of history through the prism of creativity.
On the eve of the Day of Heroes of Ukraine, on the stage of the Rozmay Center for Culture and Arts in Kamianets-Podilskyi, the Chamber Orchestra of the Ivan Karabyts Bakhmut Professional College of Culture and Arts gave a concert dedicated to this significant date.
Among those present were veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war, families of fallen defenders, military personnel, college teachers and students, as well as concerned residents of the city.
The students and teachers of the college presented a program that combined classical works that celebrate patriotism and strength of spirit with modern compositions dedicated to the struggle for Ukraine, honoring the memory of those who gave their lives for Ukraine's independence and freedom, and lifting the spirit of today's heroes. Every sound that was heard in this hall was a manifestation of memory, respect and gratitude, because music has an extraordinary power to unite, inspire and heal. And today it has become a bridge between the past and the present, between those present and those who gave their most precious for the sake of our future.
Between the musical numbers, poetic lines dedicated to the heroes of Ukraine, their courage and self-sacrifice were read. The concert hosts reminded the audience of the significance of the Day of Heroes of Ukraine, the historical events that formed its basis, and the indomitable spirit of the Ukrainian people, which manifests itself in the most difficult times.
At the end of the event, students and teachers of the college talked to veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war and military personnel, heard a “living history” firsthand, and experienced the scale of heroism and self-sacrifice.
The concert was not only a tribute to the memory of the fallen heroes, but also a powerful call for unity, faith in victory and continued struggle for a brighter future for Ukraine, an impetus for creative understanding of Ukrainian history, education of worthy citizens and formation of a new generation of artists who will continue to glorify the exploits of the Ukrainian people through their works. And music has once again proven its ability to be the voice of the nation, its heart and its soul.



