Chernivtsi paid tribute to Taras Shevchenko
the Solemn meeting on the occasion of the 203rd anniversary of the birth of writer and artist Taras Shevchenko was held in the Central square of Chernivtsi. To honor the Great poet gathered more than a thousand Chernivtsi, including government officials, clergy, General public, students and pupils. They laid flowers to the monument to Ukrainian genius to the song “Dnieper Roars and moans wide”. "From the work of Taras, we see that first of all was a great patriot of Ukraine – said the Deputy mayor Alexander paskar. – Therefore, educating the younger generation, we need to use the priceless treasure that he left on his own. Love Ukraine just as he loved his Taras!" During the event honored Bukovina academic song and dance ensemble sang songs to the words of Taras Shevchenko. There was music performed by a brass band. In conclusion, participants sang the anthem of Ukraine. This was reported in the Chernivtsi city CouncilÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
