INDEPENDANCE BIRTHDAY

Nastya (@kharytonovaa) is turning 27, Ukraine is turning 32.

What’s a better way to celebrate both occasions than reflecting on independence?

Come say hello, give Nastya a hug, enjoy Ukrainian disco/funk by Vertuha & Elektromaad, get a tattoo by @yarput, buy a gift for yourself from our favourite Ukrainian brands, and create your own drawing-reflection of independence.

Perfect Birthday Gift for Nastya = donation!

All the proceeds will be donated to Ukrainian Signal, a cultural foundation promoting and supporting independent Ukrainian artists.

Ever since February 2023 at least 2,148 cultural institutions suffered direct damage due to to the full-scale invasion started by russia on February 24, 2022.

The total amount of damage to cultural institutions is currently estimated at over $1.5 billion.

Ukrainian monuments, art and sacred artifacts and more than 200 public libraries – many intentionally targeted as a means of cultural cleansing and oppression.

Artists who once performed concerts, readings and premieres had to put their professional life on hold, taking arms into their hands. This has not stopped them though to create meanings using their voices. In the trenches, they continue to write poetry, think over movie scripts and express their experiences through  art. It's a demonstration of Ukrainian society's integrity, where everyone understands the need to fight for their survival.

We strongly believe that Arts and Culture define identity of the nation, they create light in the time of darkness and they fight as fiercely on their own frontline for existence and independence of Ukraine.

So the best gift for my b-day this year – is your donation to support Ukraine and Ukrainians. Every contribution matters. Thank you so much!

During our fundraising party we want to create safe and creative space for everyone to reflect on their own meaning of independence and celebrate it loudly while losing themselves in a dance.

Independence can take multiple forms. It’s about art, about land, about your personal space, about ability to take responsibility for decisions, about being able to support others.

For Nastya independence means - unity, will and open heart.

And what is independence for you?

Join us and lets reflect and dance together.

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Where? Hen’s Teeth, Dublin 8
When? August 24th, 6 pm - 12:30am
Organisers: Untold Ukraine