“Every initiative that supports Ukraine’s victory over the aggressor is very important, necessary and welcome at the moment. We, the people of Šiauliai, have joined forces to take care not only of the emotional health of the people who have lived with us, but also of their relatives who are left to defend their Homeland. We understand that at the moment every citizen is contributing to what they can, so we do not distribute tickets to this concert of thanksgiving and support – we encourage you to contribute as much as everyone thinks they need and believes in the victory of Ukraine, ”says Remigijus Ruokis, Šiauliai Nights Festival. “Soul, creator and performer, who has been popularizing the music created and performed by Šiauliai residents for a number of years and contributing to various support initiatives.
He did not hide that the idea of this concert was inspired by a simple family of four, who was accommodated and cared for by R. Ruokis’ family in Klaipėda together with the cat. In just a few weeks, a close connection was established – after hearing the stories of many people left in Ukraine, the famous people of Šiauliai and Klaipėda shared them and the idea of organizing a concert with other famous people from Šiauliai, who enthusiastically agreed to contribute, writes Šiauliai Nights.
Therefore, thanks to and in order to support the heroic people of Ukraine and its defenders, in 2022. March 25 6 p.m. Lithuanian Boys and Youth Choir Dagilėlis, father of country music Virgis Stakėnas, unique voice performer Lainius, symbol of the city of the Sun – group Jonis, creators and performers of songs with which everyone grew up – will perform on the stage of Šiauliai City Culture Center , well-known and debut performers Laura, Dangė, Agnė Michalenkovaitė, Gabija Petrauskaitė, Elzė Urbietytė, Jūratė Budriūnaitė, Sofija Kamrazer, as well as performers Algimantas Butnorius, Vadimas Kamrazeris, one of the most colorful groups in the country “Colors of Bubbles”, folk Romuva Gymnasium vocal ensemble “Fresco”, seniors ensemble “Šiaulių Bočiai”, folklore ensemble “Salduvė”, Ukrainian ensemble “TaRuta” and many others.
A concert of support and thanks to Ukraine in Šiauliai
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According to R.Ruokis, the program includes everyone’s favorite and inspiring songs, which in such situations are the weapon of creators, performers and musicians on the way to victory. It will be possible to watch the concert directly on the social network’s Youtube account Naktys, VšĮ and on the Facebook account Šiauliai Nights. “But of course, being together and supporting gives a different feeling and meaning,” says R. Ruokis.
All funds donated during the Thanksgiving and Support Concert will be used to provide direct support to the remaining heroes in Ukraine. Through the Ukrainian ensemble TaRuta, constant contact is maintained with them and all relevant needs of volunteers in Lithuania are known. So, immediately after the concert, the donated funds will reach the Ukrainian heroes either with the necessary items or by money order.
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