The Kalyna Association of Ukrainians in Castellón and the Province, in cooperation with the city authorities, organized and held Ukrainian Culture Week.
The Consulate General of Ukraine in Barcelona reported this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
According to the statement, Consul General of Ukraine Olena Tronina and Consul Oleh Hrabovetskyi attended an official reception with Castellón de la Plana Mayor Begoña Carrasco and Deputy Mayor Vincent Sales.
During the event, children and young people from the Barvinok folk ensemble from Vinnytsia performed the Ukrainian national anthem and the local song “La Panderola.” Olena Tronina also opened a Ukrainian Bookshelf at the city library and visited the “Code of the Nation” exhibition.
In addition, the Ukraine Fest festival took place in Ribalta Park, featuring more than 20 Ukrainian artistic groups from various cities across Spain. Visitors could also explore an exhibition, take part in folk art workshops, learn about Ukrainian businesses and community initiatives, and enjoy a food area. The festival concluded with a 90-minute performance by the Barvinok ensemble.
According to Spain’s Ministry of Inclusion, cited by the Consulate General, nearly 6,000 Ukrainians live in Castellón and its province.
As Ukrinform reported, a Ukrainian Bookshelf was opened in the Spanish city of Málaga as part of the international initiative launched by Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska.
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