Народна хорова співотерапія: зцілення колективних травм

“Folk Choir Co-Therapy: Healing Collective Trauma”

On February 21st at 6:00 PM we will gather again to enjoy the atmosphere of shared presence, the combination of our group singing and psychotherapy.

Why is it worth going to the event "Folk Choral Singing Therapy" in Kyiv?

• To gather for Volodymyr Ivasyuk's birthday and sing songs that have already become "folk"
• To support each other on the eve of the anniversary of the invasion, and to explore how collective traumas can be treated
  
• To learn folk wisdom in songs together, using them as therapy, for any occasion

Folk Choral Singing Therapy

What does it look like?

Live music sounds in the space and the lyrics of the songs are displayed. And in the hall - you and other participants, who together immerse themselves in singing together. Imagine the magic of combining texts, instruments, and our voices into a powerful singing wave!

"Chervona Ruta", "Stozhari", "I Will Go to the Distant Mountains", and many other songs that became iconic for the Ukrainian people during the Soviet occupation.

And between songs, we interact, get to know each other, and talk about tools for healing collective traumas.

What is this?

This is an event where you can express your feelings through a Ukrainian song - in a circle of people singing together. Whatever your attitude towards community singing, it seems to us that you have not yet had the experience of such a "group" format. Except at our past events.

Why songs?

Our ancestors used singing as therapy in the most difficult times. Since Ukraine has the highest number of folk songs in the world, it means that there have been many such periods. And considering that our people survived, and you and I are still Ukrainians, such therapy does work.

Do you need to be able to sing?

This evening is not at all about evaluating your singing. Our goal is to create a space where you can freely express your feelings and emotions through song. Here you can simply be yourself and sing as if you were doing it at home in the shower, or on the road behind the wheel. Sing as best you can, the main thing is from the bottom of your heart.

If there is no company to go with:

Suddenly, on this day all your loved ones will have other plans, then we support you to come alone with yourself. Take yourself on an interesting, unusual date. And also, get a new fantastic experience and feel closeness and unity in song with strangers. Although, maybe after that, you will have even more acquaintances, who knows.

What is this event for and who came up with it?

This event was created by musicians and psychotherapists who are not members of political or religious organizations. They came up with it by chance, just getting together at home with friends and singing songs. The feeling of a warm circle of loved ones helps to cope with stress, keeps the mind sharp. And we decided to significantly expand this warm circle of people, so we invite YOU to join it ♥️

P.S. If you want, add ethnic elements to your image. They can make the joint celebration even warmer, but the most important thing is your presence.

Live music

See you!♥️

🧸 Children under 5 years old are free without a separate seat;
🛡In the event of an air raid alert, a further algorithm of actions will be announced from the stage;
⚡️Discounts for military personnel are provided - please contact the organizer;
⌚️ Duration: 120 min