'Solidarity and friendship' at Christmas concert for Cork's Ukrainian community

Ambassador says event important for Ukrainians to feel 'part of community in a foreign country' when far away from home

Valeria Daykun of the Kalyna Choir on stage last night. Picture: Jim Coughlan

“It’s rather difficult to create something beautiful when there is hell in your motherland,” said Victoria Tymoshchuk of Kalyna Choir, as she prepared to go on stage for a special Christmas concert for Cork’s Ukrainian community.

“It’s a great responsibility for each member of the choir because they will be participating in something big and very important for them. Our choir is unique as there are participants from every region of Ukraine, so today you will hear the voice of Ukraine."