When Ukraine is under daily attack, it is culture that becomes the source that keeps us from breaking down, preserves meaning, and creates space for mutual understanding. The festival “Colourful Patterns”, which took place on 29 June in the city of Horodenka in Ivano-Frankivsk region, became such a centre of spiritual strength. This event was part of the art project “Cultural Heritage - Patterns of Strength of the Carpathian Region” and brought together creators from all over the country on one platform.
The Donetsk Regional Educational and Methodological Center for Culture presented the works of master craftswoman Svitlana Gura from the city of Siversk as part of the festival.
During the years of full-scale war, her favorite beadwork became a real lifeline. Amidst the roar of explosions and in the darkness of blackouts, she continued to create, thread by thread, weaving symbols of beauty, strength, and resilience into each piece. The craftswoman is convinced that culture is also a front line. And her creations prove this most convincingly.
The festival in Horodenka was not just a celebration of creativity, it was a lively conversation about memory, heritage, and human dignity.
According to information from the Regional State Administration's Department Of Culture And Tourism