Killarney

<h3>When a local charity offered to bring sweets and gifts for Easter, the Ukrainians staying in the Innisfallen Hotel decided the best way they could thank them was with a concert.</h3>
&#8216;Consider it Cakes&#8217; is a nationwide charity who have a group of volunteers living around Killarney who bake for free and will deliver the treats to the women and children.
Some of the Ukrainians are talented musicians and using a synthesizer and guitars that they have are now putting the final touches to their concert.
The women have already started rehearsals and are preparing a small concert and plan to perform both traditional Ukrainian and modern Ukrainian songs.
&#8220;We will perform the ancient military march of the Ukrainian insurgents &#8216;Oh, the Red Viburnum in the Meadow&#8217;, which is sung by all Ukrainians today to raise the fighting spirit,&#8221; said Victoria Volkova, a music teacher and one of the organisers of the concert.
Legendary musician Pink Floyd recently played &#8221;Oh, the Red Viburnum in the Meadow&#8217; together with the Ukrainian musician, Andriy Khlyvnyuk, who is currently fighting in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This song, which can be viewed on YouTube: Pink Floyd &#8211; Hey, Hey, Rise Up (feat Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Boombox), became famous all over the world.
Women with children are already preparing traditional talismans &#8211; motanka dolls and other souvenirs.
&#8220;We can unite with the local community in the context of culture and tradition. We can get to know each other better through our songs and traditions,” Victoria added.

Ukrainians preparing to welcome guests for Easter

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