‘Heritage of the Nation’, the first feature-length documentary about vyshyvanka
The first feature-length documentary about embroidered shirts ‘Heritage of the Nation’ to be presented on May,12 in Kyiv
Olkesandr Tkachuk, the film director, ‘The documentary ‘Heritage of the Nation’ is an opportunity to submerse into unknown part of Ukrainian culture, change our usual attitude to embroidered shirt, realize that it is neither an item, nor a piece of fabric with colorful threads; it is a symbol that used to inspire, protect and help Ukrainians to live longer. We have collected unique stories that can demonstrate it. The characters impress with their loyalty and faithfulness to vyshyvanka, willingness even to die for it. On the other hand, the film demonstrates Ukrainian history and struggle with the enemies. The history must be remembered’.
Lesya Voroniuk, the documentary film writer and author, tells about the process and plans for the future.
More here:
http://ukrainegoodnews.com/lesya-voroniuk-at-least-80-of-information-in-heritage-of-the-nation-will-be-completely-new-for-the-audience.html
‘The Guardian’ recommends Alfa Jazz Fest
British newspaper ‘The Guardian’ included Аlfa Jazz Fest into TOP-10 best jazz festivals of Europe to take place this summer and autumn.
Аlfa Jazz Fest takes place on June,24-27 in Lviv.
Besides Ukrainian festival, the rank also names Jazz a Vienne та Jazz in Marciac (France), A Love Supreme (UK), Montreux jazz festival (Switzerland), North Sea jazz festival (Netherlands), Nišville (Serbia), Umbria jazz festival (Italy), Jazz de Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) and Guinness Cork Jazz (Ireland).
http://ukrainegoodnews.com/the-guardian-recommends-alfa-jazz-fest.html
20-kg chocolate pysanka with Japanese sakura by an Uzhhorod confectioner
Valentin Shtefanyo, well-known chocolatier in Ukraine and abroad, made an Easter egg from 20 kg of chocolate (17 kg of dark and 3 kg of white chocolate). The sweet sculpture height is about 1 m.
‘Here you can see sakura as a kind of allegory of explosion of good emotions and mood. Spring is in the air so let everyone feel it in his own way’, Valentin says.
The exclusive product can be seen at ‘Shtefanyo’ cafe during all spring holidays. Afterwards it will be turned into another sweet sculpture.
http://ukrainegoodnews.com/20-kg-chocolate-pysanka-with-japanese-sakura.html
Ukrainian films to be shown in three Israeli cities
‘The Days of Ukrainian Films in Israel’ festival starts on May,5 in Tel Aviv. The films will be shown also in Jerusalem and Haifa.
The festival will be opened with a world cinematography masterpiece ‘Earth’ by Oleksandr Dovzhenko with a soundtrack made by DakhaBrakha band. The other films from the trilogy (‘Arsenal’ and ‘Zvenyhora’) will be demonstrated in updated versions featuring modern musicians.
The festival program also includes ‘Battle for Sevastopol’ by Serhiy Mokrytskyi and ‘The Guide’ by Oles Sanin. The festival will be closed with the premier of the film ‘Song of Songs’ by Eva Neiman based on Sholem Aleichem works.
The festival organizers are the Ukrainian State Film Agency, the Embassy of Israel in Ukraine, Tel Aviv Cinemateque, Jerusalem Cinemateque, Haifa Cinemateque, Film-project Museon (Tel Aviv) with the auspice of the National Center of Oleksandr Dovzhenko (Kyiv).
http://ukrainegoodnews.com/ukrainian-films-to-be-shown-in-three-israeli-cities.html
Ukrainian and Hungarian cooks travel to Lutsk Food Fest
The third gastronomic festival Lutsk Food Fest will take place at Lubart’s Castle on May, 14-15.
More than 30 restaurants from all over Ukraine and Hungary applied for the participation, however, the festival organizers are going to choose just 23 participants who will present their products at the festival.
Apart from tasting the festival also includes food fair.
The admission fee is Hr15.
http://ukrainegoodnews.com/lora-superfin-to-represent-ukraine-at-united-nations-pageants.html
