Great Britain and Ukraine, united by music

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he United Kingdom and Ukraine Last Thursday they gathered to celebrate in Madrid european song contest, Coinciding with the second semi-final, a parallel event to the Great European Music Festival that was held last Saturday in Liverpool.

under the logo united by music, Reflecting the amazing power of music to unite countries, 150 participants, including the British ambassador, Hugh Elliott, Ukrainian ambassador Serhiy Pohurltsev, and many representatives of the Ukrainian community in Spain, they celebrated both cultures through a reception at the residence of the British ambassador in Madrid with music, food, clothing and, above all, the collective demand for the return of peace in all of Europe.

The British ambassador to Spain said: “Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine means that Eurovision cannot take place where it should take place, which is the country of last year’s festival winner: Ukraine.” Hugh Elliott. “The United Kingdom is honored to host Liverpool in support of Ukraine, And also meeting today in Madrid with our Ukrainian friends to celebrate the best of their culture and honor the courage and strength of their people.”

Although Eurovision 2023 is not actually taking place in Ukraine, We will all be there with the amazing Ukrainian people, whose spirit is embodied in this event.” added the British ambassador.

In the words of the Ukrainian ambassador Serhiy Pohurltsev, «Eurovision is a musical celebration that unites countries in a musical atmosphere and inspires the audience, transmitting emotions and energy. For the first time in Eurovision history, Our true friend the United Kingdom has taken upon itself the honorable task of organizing it on behalf of Ukraine Under the banner of friendship between our two countries. The Ukrainian ambassador also stressed the importance of the fundraising campaign for the purchase of armored ambulances.

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Ukrainian pianist Ihor Prokopyuk It was one of the great heroes of the night, interpreting a repertoire by the Ukrainian composer in Barvinsky and other European authors. Ihor Prokopiuk has been living in Spain since 2014, where he gives concerts, works as a music teacher and collaborates on various cultural projects.

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