Children's Festival in Odesa

On December 6, in honor of St. Nicholas Day, Odesa hosted the children and youth festival «Khalabuda Fest». 
 
The festival brought together around 400 children from military families, veterans, and children from civilian backgrounds, providing a space for interaction and engagement. 

The main goal of this creative event is to create a safe environment for play, music, and self-expression, where every child, regardless of their circumstances, feels support and acceptance. It is a space where friendship, creativity, and joy become integral parts of life again. Children are free to interact, support one another, and grow together.

During the festival, interactive workshops, creative games, art zones, discussion spaces for team interaction, and musical and theatrical performances for teenagers were organized. 

As noted by Odesa's Deputy Mayor, Kostyantyn Talalaiev, such events are not only cultural occurrences but also crucial steps towards integrating and providing psychological support for the younger generation.

The «Khalabuda Fest» is organized by the Charitable Foundation «Cultural Forces of Ukraine» with the support of the Department of Education and Science of the Odesa City Council.