Trypilske kolo
Trypilske Kolo | |
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Genre | Kyiv region, Ukraine |
Years active | 2008 - present |
Founded by | Oles Zhuravchak, Natalka Leshchenko, Galina Samchuk, Olexandr Ivanov, Vladimir Tarnai |
Website | http://tkfest.com.ua |
The Trypliske kolo (Trypillian circle - literal translation to
About the festival
Trypilske kolo (TK) kicked off in the Summer of 2008. The aim of the festival is to bring up the real interest to the historical heritage, namely, to the
"Trypilske Kolo" festival has a five-year cycle and is devoted to one of the elements of nature every year: Water, Earth, Fire and Air and then a combination of all: The Parade of Elements. Each festival has its particular art, educational and social agenda.
There is a ban on smoking, drinking and drug-taking that supports one of the main principles of the festival: healthy way of life for all!
The main principles and aims of the festival are: Popularization of the historical heritage of the Cucuteni-Trypillian culture in accordance with the UNESCO requirements. Happy family at home and on the vocation; Healthy way of life; Eco-friendly thinking and behavior; Multicultural dialogue; Support of multiple creative initiatives.
History
The first cycle
- 28th-29 June 2008 - Element of Water;
- 4th-5 July 2009 - Element of Fire;
- 1st-4 July 2010 - Element of Earth;
- 30 June - 3 July 2011 - Element of Air
28 June - 1 July 2012 - First Parade of Elements.
Musical program
The musical program differs from year to year with the main music format preserved: world-music, ethno and jazz. The following bands usually participate in the event: Atmasfera, Haydamaky (Ukraine), Osimira (Belarus) and others.
International support
The festival is promoting values that go in align with the aims and goals of many international organizations.[1]
References
- ^ Official web site of the Eko-Kultura movement