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“The Christmas carol “Shchedryk” – widely known around the world as “Carol of the Bells” – was performed in the turbine hall of a DTEK thermal power plant destroyed by russian attacks. The event took place inside the damaged energy facility and served as a public appeal to international partners, urging them to strengthen support for the restoration of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
“Shchedryk” is one of Ukraine’s most renowned musical compositions, written in the early 20th century by composer Mykola Leontovych. In the 1920s, it was performed by Ukrainian choirs in the United States and Europe before becoming internationally known as “Carol of the Bells”. Holding the performance during the Christmas season was intended to highlight the conditions under which Ukraine’s power system has been operating for a fourth consecutive year — under constant attacks and with extensive destruction of generation facilities and grids. The event aimed to document the real state of energy assets and draw attention to the sector’s urgent need for funding, equipment, and protection.”