The group received two major awards at once: first prize at the 2nd All-Ukrainian Arts Contest "Pride of the Generation" and the Grand Prix at the 5th All-Ukrainian Arts Contest "New Generation".

The wins were reported by Bucha City Council.

What "folk amateur" means

The title "folk" is awarded to groups that reach a professional standard while remaining amateur. In other words, the members of Blystavchanka do not sing for a salary — they come to rehearsals after work.

A Grand Prix at an all-Ukrainian contest for such a group means beating entrants from across the country, including those for whom music is a profession.

The village that represents the community

Blystavytsia is a small village in the Bucha community. It is from there that the ensemble brings home awards at national level.

The city council wished the members new creative achievements and bright performances — so that Ukrainian song in their voices rings out even louder.

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