To the Cultural Professionals
and Amateurs of Folk Art
I send my sincere greetings to you on the occasion of your occupational holiday the All-Ukrainian Day of Cultural Professionals and Amateurs of Folk Art.
Culture and its long-lasting art traditions demonstrate the singularity of our nation, reflect the national idea, protect historical memory and serve as the trademark of the country.
Exquisite world that encodes the past and the present, traditions and mentality encompasses unique samples of painting and applied art, ritual culture, songs, inexhaustible well of talents our national treasure that forms a rich creative and cultural potential of the country.
Formation of the integral cultural dimension and representation of the national heritage in the world are the priorities of the State policy.
Honourable mission of the cultural professionals and amateurs is to protect and enrich spiritual heritage of the Ukrainian nation, shape Ukraine´s image in the world.
I wish you all the best!
Volodymyr LYTVYN