63. MESS Festival: Kultura kao most između naroda

Prve večeri 63. MESS Festivala, Fondacija BHIŽ, u partnerstvu s UNHCR-om, osigurala je grupi iz Ukrajine, sada nastanjenoj u BiH, da postane dijelom posebne kulturne večeri. Zahvaljujući posredovanju kulturne medijatorice Fondacije, Larise Tutnich, i u saradnji sa scenografom Petrom Bogomazovim, pet osoba iz ratom zahvaćenih područja Ukrajine pod supsidijarnom zaštitom u BiH, dobilo je priliku da prisustvuje otvaranju s predstavom “Caligula” koju izvodi Ivan Franko Teathra – Nacionalni akademski dramski teatar iz Kijeva. Za njih, ovaj događaj nije predstavljao samo priliku da osjete bliskost svog jezika i kulture, već i emotivno vraćanje korijenima. Od uzbuđenja i oduševljenja do suza zahvalnosti, emocije su bile snažno prisutne. Ovo iskustvo ističe suštinu programa integracije koji Fondacija BHIŽ provodi u BiH. Njegov cilj nije samo pružanje skloništa, već i povezivanje ljudi i kultura kroz most razumijevanja i solidarnosti. 💙🤝

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63rd MESS Festival: Culture as a Bridge Between People 🎭

On the opening night of the 63rd MESS Festival, the BHWI Foundation, in partnership with UNHCR, offered a group from Ukraine, now residing in BiH, a unique cultural experience. Thanks to the efforts of BHWI’s cultural mediator, Larisa Tutnich, and in collaboration with set designer Petro Bogomazov, five individuals from war-torn regions of Ukraine, with international protection in BiH, were given the chance to attend the premiere of “Caligula”, performed by the Ivan Franko Teathra – the National Academic Drama Theatre from Kyiv.

For them, this event wasn’t just a cultural immersion, but also an emotional journey back to their roots, allowing them to reconnect with their language and culture. From sheer excitement and delight to tears of gratitude, emotions ran high. This experience underscores the essence of the integration program that the BHWI Foundation carries out in BiH. Its goal extends beyond providing refuge; it’s about connecting lives and cultures through a bridge of understanding and solidarity. 💙🤝