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Chervona KalynaEpisode # 45. Unveiled Ukraine: Art, Culture, and Stories of Resilience.Episode # 45. Unveiled Ukraine: Art, Culture, and Stories of Resilience.In this episode of the Ukrainian radio show Chervona Kalyna on ARA City Radio, host Iryna Skrypak welcomes the first guests of the year – Ukrainian artist and photographer Kateryna Mostova and Luxembourgish chemistry teacher and cultural committee head George Lucius. They discuss the Unveiled Ukraine exhibition, which traveled through Belgium and Denmark, sharing powerful stories of Ukrainian resilience.George shares insights on Luxembourg’s cultural support for Ukraine, while Kateryna talks about her upcoming projects, including an audio-visual exhibition and a book about Ukraine befo...2025-01-2949 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 44. Books, Dictation, and the Voices of Ukrainian Children AbroadEpisode # 44. Books, Dictation, and the Voices of Ukrainian Children Abroad.In November edition of the Ukrainian radio show Chervona Kalyna on ARA City Radio, host Iryna Skrypak discusses two major cultural events—the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world’s oldest and largest book fair, and the National Unity Radio Dictation, a long-standing Ukrainian tradition that unites people through language.This episode features Ukrainian schoolchildren living in Germany who share their experiences with books, their impressions of writing the dictation, and their favorite Ukrainian literature. They also reflect on life in a foreign country, thei...2025-01-2940 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 43. Voices of Steel: A Thousand Days of Resilience.Episode # 43. Voices of Steel: A Thousand Days of Resilience.In this December episode of “Chervona Kalyna,” host Iryna Skrypak welcomes Ukrainian poet and writer Anastasiia Dmytruk. Together, they reflect on the resilience of Ukraine in the thousand days since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Featuring discussions about Anastasiia’s book Eyes of Mariupol, a tribute to the heroes of Azovstal, and its significance in raising awareness across Europe. Hear heartfelt poetry, stories of courage, and reflections on Ukrainian identity, language, and culture in a time of war. This episode also features music inspired by Ukraine’s defenders...2024-12-0257 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 42. Mental Health and the Challenges Faced by Refugees.Episode # 42. Mental Health and the Challenges Faced by Refugees.In this October edition of the Ukrainian radio show “Chervona Kalyna” on ARA City Radio, host Iryna Skrypak speaks with special guest, Ukrainian psychologist and psychoanalyst Khrystyna Honcharyk, about the crucial topic of mental health. They explore how Ukrainian refugees, especially women and children, in Luxembourg are dealing with psychological challenges and how the mental health project of the “LUkraine” association provides support. The conversation highlights the importance of professional psychological care, group therapy, and creative approaches such as art therapy for emotional recovery.Випуск...2024-10-0755 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 41. Sports for Integration and Mental Health Support. Episode # 41. Sports for Integration and Mental Health Support.In this episode of the Ukrainian show “Chervona Kalyna” on Radio ARA, host Iryna Skrypak is joined by guest Yevheniia Dolzhenko, project coordinator at SportUnity in Luxembourg. They discuss the importance of sports in helping Ukrainian refugees integrate into society. Yevheniia shares insights about SportUnity’s activities, including Pilates, football, and athletics training, as well as volunteer initiatives at international events. The episode also highlights the role of sports camps and interactive events in supporting children and promoting mental health.Випуск # 41. Спорт для інтеграції та підтримки ментального здоров’я.У цьому випуску українського шоу «Червона калина» на Радіо АРА авторка Ірина Скрипак разом з гостею Євгенією Долженко, координаторкою проєктів організації SportUnity в Люксембурзі, обговорюють важливість спорту для інтеграції українських біженців. Євгенія розповідає про діяльність SportUnity, тренування з пілатесу, футболу та атлетики, а також про волонтерські ініціативи в рамках міжнародних заходів. Випуск також присвячений темі ментального здоров’я і підтримки дітей через спортивні табори та інтеграційні заходи.Support the show2024-09-1835 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 40. The New Executed Renaissance. 100 years later.Support the show2024-07-1536 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 39. The Ukrainian-French writer Bogdan Obraz on his new book about Lviv and Lyon.Episode # 39. The Ukrainian-French writer Bogdan Obraz on his new book about Lviv and Lyon.Support the show2024-06-1746 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 38. English teacher Richard Ellul on his support of UkrainiansEpisode 38: English teacher Richard Ellul on his support of UkrainiansSupport the show2024-05-0650 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 37. Ukrainian artist Kateryna Mostova on the role of arts in the war time.Episode # 37. Ukrainian artist Kateryna Mostova on the role of arts in the war time.Support the show2024-04-0136 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 36. Ukrainian philosopher Nazip Hamitov on the war in Ukraine by his book: David vs. Goliath.Episode 36. Ukrainian philosopher Nazip Hamitov on the war in Ukraine by his book: David vs. Goliath.Support the show2024-03-2642 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 33. The Christmas Carrols have united friends: Belle Bandura, Daniel Shutz, and Sang & Klang Choir.Episode 33. The Christmas Carrols have united friends: Belle Bandura, Daniel Shutz, and Sang & Klang Choir.4 December 2023Support the show2024-03-1949 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 35.Support the show2024-03-1935 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 31. We are stronger together: Ukrainian singers Daria, Olga Patalashko, and Volodymyr Yukhymenko.Episode 31. We are stronger together: Ukrainian singers Daria, Olga Patalashko, and Volodymyr Yukhymenko.9 October 2023Support the show2024-03-1955 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 30. The 1st anniversary of Ukrainian Show in Luxembourg: Alexander Petrykov on the business start-upEpisode 30. The 1st anniversary of Ukrainian Show in Luxembourg: Alexander Petrykov on the business start-up 20 March 2023Support the show2024-03-1946 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 29. Do not tell it to anyone: Irena Karpa on the new book presentationEpisode 29. Do not tell it to anyone: Irena Karpa on the new book presentation 20 February 2023Support the show2024-03-1950 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 28. 1 year of the full-scale war in Ukraine: “The Immelman Turns” movie presentationEpisode 28. 1 year of the full-scale war in Ukraine: “The Immelman Turns” movie presentation6 February 2023Support the show2024-03-1954 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 27. The 100th anniversary of “Schedryk”: Nadya Balych on the history of the songEpisode 27. The 100th anniversary of “Schedryk”: Nadya Balych on the history of the song 23 January 2023Support the show2024-03-1952 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 26. Ukrainian choir in Luxembourg with Olena AfanasyevaEpisode 26. Ukrainian choir in Luxembourg with Olena Afanasyeva9 January 2023Support the show2024-03-1940 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 35. 2 years of full-scale war in Ukraine: Art therapy for Ukrainians with Veronika Dovga.Episode 35. 2 years of full-scale war in Ukraine: Art therapy for Ukrainians with Veronika Dovga.4 March 2024Support the show2024-03-1935 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 34. The “Silent night” before Christmas: the preaching of Ukrainian pastor Andriy Honcharuk.Episode 34. The “Silent night” before Christmas: the preaching of Ukrainian pastor Andriy Honcharuk.8 January 2024Support the show2024-03-1946 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 32. The Ukrainian Language Day: reflections with Vikoria Boretska and Julia Piven.Episode 32. The Ukrainian Language Day: reflections with Vikoria Boretska and Julia Piven. 6 November 2023Support the show2024-03-1952 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 25. The mission is possible: Inna Yaremenko on volunteering projects in LuxembourgEpisode 25. The mission is possible: Inna Yaremenko on volunteering projects in Luxembourg26 December 2022Support the show2024-03-1952 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 12. Ukraine – Luxembourg business club by Evgenia Paliy.Ukraine – Luxembourg business club by Evgenia Paliy.Українсько-люксембурзький бізнес-клуб Євгенії Палій.Support the show2024-03-0446 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 10. The Culture bridge: “Where is Alzette” project by Catherine Kontz.The Culture bridge: “Where is Alzette” project by Catherine Kontz.Культурний міст: Проєкт Кетрін Контц “Там, де (тече) Альзетт”.Support the show2024-03-0451 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 11. Charity for Ukrainians: “Riding the rainbow” by Viktoria Tymtsіas.Charity for Ukrainians: “Riding the rainbow” by Viktoria Tymtsіas.Благодійність для українців: проєкт Вікторії Тимцясь “Верхи на веселці”.Support the show2024-03-0435 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 13. Independence Day of Ukraine in Luxembourg and the special guest Maria Burmaka.Independence Day of Ukraine in Luxembourg and the special guest Maria Burmaka. День незалежності України в Люксембурзі: спеціальний гість – Марійка Бурмака.Support the show2024-03-0448 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 25.Support the show2024-03-0452 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 24. Ukrainian opera singer: fleeing from the 3 wars and seeking God.Ukrainian opera singer: fleeing from the 3 wars and seeking God.Українська оперна співачка: втеча з трьох воєн і пошук Бога.Support the show2024-03-0443 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 23. Resistant dancing by Yuriy Skobel and Testimonies of Holodomor in Ukraine.Resistant dancing by Yuriy Skobel and Testimonies of Holodomor in Ukraine. Танці спротиву Юрія Скобеля і свідчення про Голодомор в Україні.Support the show2024-03-0439 minChervona KalynaEpisode #22. To a Petition of International Terrorism: Olena Klopota comments.To a Petition of International Terrorism: Olena Klopota comments.Петиція про міжнародний тероризм: Коментує Олена Клопота.Support the show2024-03-0437 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 21. The LUkraine Association: Mykola Zharov presents the project and the team.The LUkraine Association: Mykola Zharov presents the project and the team. Асоціація “ЛЮкрен”: Микола Жаров презентує проєкт і команду.Support the show2024-03-0445 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 20. A New Social Contract: Mykola Ryabchuk`s opinion.A New Social Contract: Mykola Ryabchuk`s opinion.Новий суспільний договір: думка Миколи Рябчука.Support the show2024-03-0451 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 18. The “Belle Bandura” duo`s presentation by Nadia Balych and Natalie Demchuk.The “Belle Bandura” duo`s presentation by Nadia Balych and Natalie Demchuk.Презентація дуету “Бель Бандура”: Надія Балич і Наталія Демчук.Support the show2024-03-0440 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 17. The first Ukrainian school “Mria” in Luxembourg.The first Ukrainian school “Mria” in Luxembourg.Перша українська школа “Мрія” в Люксембурзі.Support the show2024-03-0442 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 16. The tour of Ukrainian ballet dancers in Luxembourg.The tour of Ukrainian ballet dancers in Luxembourg.Гастролі артистів українського балету в Люксембурзі.Support the show2024-03-0444 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 15. Ukrainian artist from Crimea: the path of Freedom.Ukrainian artist from Crimea: the path of Freedom.Український скульптор із Криму: шлях свободи.Support the show2024-03-0443 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 14. The Ukrainian movie “Luxembourg, Luxembourg”: the producer’s point of view.The Ukrainian movie “Luxembourg, Luxembourg”: the producer’s point of view.Українське кіно “Люксембург, Люксембург”: продюсерський погляд.Support the show2024-03-0444 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 19. To a weaponization of History: the point of view by Mykola Ryabchuk.To a weaponization of History: the point of view by Mykola Ryabchuk.Щодо вепонізації історії: погляд Миколи Рябчука.Support the show2024-03-0453 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 9. Nightingales’ classes for Ukrainian children: Paula Skinner`s feedback.Nightingales’ classes for Ukrainian children: Paula Skinner`s feedback.Класи для українських дітей “Соловейки”: відгук Поли Скінер.Support the show2024-03-0439 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 7. Yoga for Ukrainians: breath out the inner war.Yoga for Ukrainians: breath out the inner war. Йога для українців: видихнути війну.Support the show2024-02-1247 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 8. The Ukrainian Library in Luxembourg: Anzhela Domasyova presents the project.The Ukrainian Library in Luxembourg: Anzhela Domasyova presents the project.Українська бібліотека в Люксембурзі: Анжела Домасьова презентує проєкт.Support the show2024-02-1258 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 6. Coming back home to Ukraine.Episode 6: Coming back home to Ukraine.30.05.2022 The show is presented by Ukrainian journalist Iryna Skrypak.The 6th episode of the Ukrainian show “Chervona Kalyna” on Luxembourgish “Ara City Radio” is dedicated to summing up this shocking spring in Ukraine and all the Europe. In three months, Ukrainians who had fled all over Europe (about 6,000 came to Luxembourg) began to return home. This should be considered as a rising of our future victory and a sign of economic and social recovery in Ukraine. However, for those who remained it is a conti...2024-02-1251 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 5. A Music wins.Episode 5: A Music wins 16.05.2022The 5th episode of the Ukrainian show «Chervona Kalyna» on «Ara City Radio» covered the main cultural event of May in Europe – the song contest Eurovision 2022. On the 10-14th of May Ukraine won for the 3rd time at the contest! The winning song of 2022 about the mother «Stephanie» by the band «Kalush» has become the new European hit. We also tuned the former winning song «Nightingale» by Go-A, who has represented Ukraine at the Eurovision 2021.During April and May in Luxembourg were many cultural events devoted to Ukraine: a co...2024-01-1751 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 4. The Dignity.Episode 4: The Dignity 02.05.2022The fourth episode of the Ukrainian show “Chervona Kalyna” is dedicated to the Dignity and spiritual strength of all Ukrainians, who defend the country.Ukrainian poetess, writer, and Shevchenko Prize winner Lina Kostenko celebrated her 92nd birthday this spring. Her poetry "The Wings" reminds us of human dignity: each of us has wings that can lift our spirits. You can listen to the poem’s declamation in the episode. Many Ukrainians, who have found a shelter in Luxembourg, had their own business or provided private services and consulti...2024-01-0830 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 34. The "silent night" before Christmas.Support the show2024-01-0846 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 33. The Christmas Carols have united Friends.Episode 33: The Christmas Carols have united Friends. Moien, dear Ukrainians in Luxembourg! The 33rd – a quite sacral - episode of the Ukrainian show “Chervona Kalyna” aired at the Luxembourgish ARA City Radio on the 4th of December 2023 as a premonition to Advent, St. Nicolas Day, and Christmas time. Our guests in the studio are multicultural folk duet “Belle Bandura”, guitar player Daniel Schutz and singer Delphine Jacquemin of the Belgian band “Nuit d’Été”, and almost 170-year-old Luxembourgish choir “Sang à Klang” with Pit Vinandy. The musicians produced the unique album of Christmas Carols “Noël Entre Amis” in Ukrainia...2023-12-1649 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 32. The Ukrainian language day.Moien, dear Ukrainians in Luxembourg and all over the world! On the first Monday of the month, the 6th of November, at 1:05 p.m. the 32nd episode of the Ukrainian show “Chervona Kalyna” aired on Ara city radio (87.8, 102.8, 105.2 FM) in Luxembourg. 👇 There are guests in the studio: Ph.D., researcher, and volunteer of the "Ukraïner publishing" Viktoria Boretska and director of the "Vimeo Ukraine technologies" Julia Piven We were talking about the National Day of the Ukrainian language, the All-Ukrainian radio dictation, the 75th Frankfurt Book Fair, a book for emergency suitcase, and... betrayal (zrada) with...2023-12-1652 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 3. Hey, rise up!Episode 3: Hey, rise up! 18.04.2022The third episode of the Ukrainian show “Chervona Kalyna” aired on the day, when Christians of the Catholic and Greek Catholic churches celebrated Easter. We hosted in the studio Ukrainian priest Mykhailo Shevtsov, who at the Great Saturday served a liturgy for the Ukrainians at St. Martin's Church in Arlon (Belgium). Our conversation was dedicated to spiritual advice for Ukrainians in the exceptional circumstances of the war. The musical highlight is a new song by Nastya Kamenskyh “I am Ukraine”, written by Olexiy Potapenko, and a musical tri...2023-12-1336 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 1. The show must begin!Episode 1: The show must begin! 21.03.2022The first episode of the Ukrainian show "Chervona Kalyna" aired on the Luxembourgish “ARA City radio” (102.9 & 105.2FM) on Monday, the 21st of March 2022. The episode features Ukrainian songs, poetry, and cultural news. You can also learn about educational opportunities for Ukrainians in Luxembourg – for schoolchildren, students, and adults, which were explained in detail by Victoria Borets’ka, PhD and associate member of Luxembourg University. The Ukrainian show "Chervona Kalyna" lasts about an hour, from 13:10 to 14:00. Recall that on the radio ARA also published news in Ukrainian. 2023-12-1348 minChervona KalynaEpisode # 2. Hope is alive.Episode 2: Hope is alive. 4.04.2022The 2nd episode featured a poem by the Ukrainian world-known poet and playwright Lesya Ukrayinka - "I hope without Hope" because the entire world just became aware of crimes of the russian army in the occupied Kyiv suburbs – Irpin, Bucha, Borodyanka, etc. After the invaders were withdrawn, our faith in the victory and our Hope for peace and life is getting stronger. The leitmotif of this episode was the Ukrainian folk song "Oy, u luzi chervona kalyna" (means: Oh, a red viburnum in the meadow) perf...2023-12-1334 min