Dance and Arts Festival in Bukovel
From July 2 to 8, 2025, the picturesque Bukovel hosted the arts festival focused on choreography, vocal, and circus arts, known as OKSAMYT WONDERLAND-BUKOVEL.
Among the 300 participants, the Grand Prix was awarded to the folk artistic collective, the choreography ensemble «Carnival» from the Odessa Center for Children's and Youth Creativity «Moryana».
This ensemble also secured three first places and one second in various nominations.
The performance «Stolen Childhood» impressed the jury and the audience with its emotional intensity and profound message, becoming a symbolic voice for a generation yearning for peace and truth.
In addition to the competition, a diverse entertainment program was organized for the children. They climbed Mount Hoverla, visited picturesque spots in Ivano-Frankivsk region, participated in themed parties and workshops, learned swimming skills in the pool, and bonded with peers from other cities.
The ensemble «Carnival» is a collaborative project of the «Moryana» center and Odessa Lyceum No. 16, led by the talented dancer and choreographer Vitaliy Kuznetsov.
