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“All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum” started work on the creation of the Concept of the Stanisław Vincenz Center

In September 2018, the public organization "All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum" began work on the creation of the Concept of the Center for Intercultural Dialogue named after Stanisław Vincenz. The project is implemented with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation. The Stanisław Vincenz Center for Intercultural Dialogue should become a place where scientists, students and local residents will meet for work, intellectual recreation and study. Another task of the institution is to popularize...

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Myroslav Marynovych received the Stanisław Vincenz Prize

Ukrainian dissident and vice-rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University Myroslav Marynovych became a laureate of the Stanisław Vincenz Prize for humanistic service and a contribution to regional development. At the solemn closing ceremony of the First International Conference "Vincenz Circle: The Future of the Carpathians" within the framework of the Via Carpatia International Forum of Central and Eastern Europe, the awarding of the Stanisław Vincenz Prize for humanistic service and a contribution to regional development took place. The award is annually awarded to…

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A Guinness record was set during the Via Carpatia forum

At the Via Carpatia forum, 70 Hutsul musicians simultaneously played the drum and thus set a Guinness record. It happened at the location "Polonynske lito". A traditional Hutsul bonfire has also been lit and artistic groups are performing on stage. Traditional local dishes are served, the main of which is banoche. A fair of folk crafts is open. The organizers of the event invite everyone to join...

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“Polonynske Lito 2018” festival

As part of the international forum, on June 24, 2018, the traditional festival "Polonin Summer 2018" will be held. The festival was held for the first time in 1967, and in half a century it has turned into a new tradition. The festival honors the hard work of shepherds and Poloninns, and shares cultural flavor with future generations. For the first time in history, Made in Ukraine is a guest at the 2018 Polonyna Summer: a folk fair...