Skovoroda Fest 2025 – Festival of Cultures and Solidarity at Czasoprzestrzeń
Skovoroda Fest is an annual open integration festival organized by Foundation Ukraine since 2020. The event promotes solidarity and cultural diversity, bringing together Wrocław’s residents around shared values. Inspired by the philosophy of Hryhorii Skovoroda – Ukrainian humanist and poet – the festival is a space of peace, freedom of spirit, and community.
This year’s edition, taking place on 23 August 2025 at Czasoprzestrzeń, has a special character – we celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day, while also creating an international celebration of unity, encounters, and mutual understanding. Wrocław has been a multicultural city for many years, and Skovoroda Fest highlights its openness, diversity, and solidarity.
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FESTIVAL PROGRAM
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS 14:00–20:00
For the youngest guests, we’ve prepared a colorful zone of animation and creative activities. Children will be able to turn into butterflies, fairies, or tigers during face painting, while older kids can decorate their hands with henna. In the Maple Bear zone, there will be dance and art workshops conducted in English. Children can also enjoy active fun – trampolines, skipping ropes, and animations. During breaks, everyone will be able to hug a giant, very photogenic teddy bear. In addition, we invite everyone to join in painting a large canvas – each person can leave their mark.
Adults and teenagers will also find something for themselves. At the decoupage workshop, we’ll create decorative items using wood, glue, and a touch of creativity, while at the ceramics workshop, we’ll shape unique pieces from clay. A creative, calm space awaits all those ready to experiment.
LITERARY ATTRACTIONS | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Book lovers are invited to the Book Café tent – a place where words meet action. At the stand, you will be able to buy publications by Ukrainian authors, taste Kyiv-style cakes, and take part in the “Book to the Front” campaign – donating a book to Ukrainian soldiers.
- 4:00 PM – Meeting with Iryna Tsilyk – Ukrainian film director, writer, and author of poetry, prose, and screenplays. The meeting will be held in Ukrainian.
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Creative Writing Workshop | High Hall, Czasoprzestrzeń
Bilingual (PL & UA) session with Illya Tandur – Polish Poetry Slam Champion, combining theory and practice of performance poetry.
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Workshop “Rhymes and What About Them?” | High Hall, Czasoprzestrzeń
A creative language workshop with Ścibor Szpak, full of humour and unexpected associations.
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Poetry Slam with Illya Tandur | The Łącznik Club
The 2025 Polish Poetry Slam Champion invites all writers who want to present their texts on stage and feel the energy of poetic competition.
CRAFT MARKET | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
At the festival’s craft market, you will meet creators from various countries who will share their passion and talent. Their offerings include handmade jewellery, textiles, candles, decorations, and other everyday items. Everything is made with attention to detail, love for craftsmanship, and culture. This is not just shopping – it’s meeting people whose work tells a story.
FOOD COURT | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Visitors can enjoy as many as 11 food stands featuring cuisines from different parts of the world – from Polish pierogi to Syrian falafel and kebabs, Latin American snacks, grilled classics, and sweets like chocolate-covered strawberries.
Among the vendors: Impel Catering, Syrijski Dom, Słodzik PL, and Bike Café. There will also be a “Drink Tap Water” stand with free water for everyone.
FIELD GAME “SKOVORODA’S PATHS” | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
A family game inspired by the figure of Hryhorii Skovoroda – philosopher, poet, and traveller. Participants, in teams of 5–10 people, will take on 8 tasks within 45 minutes. New groups start every 30 minutes. The game will be available in Polish and English. It’s not about encyclopedic knowledge – creativity, teamwork, and a sense of humour are what count. Small prizes and lots of fun guaranteed!
VOLUNTEER & SOLIDARITY ZONE | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The festival is also a space for engagement. In the volunteer zone, you’ll meet organisations supporting Ukraine, migrants, and refugees. You can take part in making camouflage nets with Fundacja Ptach, see how drone operator training works with Foreign Front, join first aid workshops, and explore the work of the Havkit Foundation, which supports animals in frontline areas.
MUSIC | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
SIDE STAGE – EXHIBITION HALL
- 3:00 PM – Performance by children from the Ukrainian Saturday school
Traditional songs performed by the youngest pupils of the weekend school in Wrocław. - 3:30 PM – “Spivanochky” – senior women’s choir
Ukrainian melodies in an emotional performance by senior women living in Wrocław.
MAIN STAGE – KLUB ŁĄCZNIK
- 7:00 PM – o!drakapela
Urban folk with Nadodrze flair! o!drakapela will take us on a dancing journey through foxtrots, polkas, waltzes, and backyard songs.
Line-up: Alina Długosz (flute, banjolele), Andrzej Józefczyk (violin), Barnaba Matusz (trumpet), Iga Józefczyk (drum), Julia Stein (violin), Łukasz Rudnicki (accordion), Mikołaj Nowicki (double bass). Guest: Karolina Głogowska (viola). - 8:00 PM o!drakapela + Skovoroda Sound workshop participants
Also on stage – participants of the Skovoroda Sound music workshop, who for several months worked under the guidance of Maryna Masztaler – vocalist of the band Kwit – on interpreting Ukrainian folk songs. - 8:30 PM – Kapusta Band
A Ukrainian children’s choir founded in Wrocław in the summer of 2022. Made up of children with refugee experience, they find community, language, and tradition through singing. Their repertoire includes Ukrainian folk songs and Polish works that unite generations and cultures. - 8:50 PM – VMVD (ВМВД)
VMVD – “Wymyrajuci Wydy” – is a Ukrainian group of friends who create music at the intersection of rock, funk, and folk. Their songs are personal stories and sound experiments that defy classification – but are definitely worth hearing. - 10:00 PM – DJ-set + After Party
An informal, dance-filled festival finale with DJ Chris Music. Stick around – the music’s not over yet!
Why join us?
Skovoroda Fest 2025 is more than an event – it’s a celebration of people, values, and culture. We connect, inspire, and support – beyond language, social, or cultural barriers.
ADMISSION TO THE FESTIVAL AND ALL ATTRACTIONS IS FREE!
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The festival is organized by Foundation Ukraine and the Ukrainian Center of Culture and Development.
Co-organizers: Grupa Impel and MoreThanGood agency.
Partners: Stowarzyszenie TRATWA, Centrum Kultury Akademickiej i Inicjatyw Lokalnych Czasoprzestrzeń, Klub Łącznik, bilingual preschool Maple Bear, Fundacja Havkit Care, and Book Café Wrocław.
The event is held under the Honorary Patronage of the Marshal of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship and the Mayor of Wrocław.
Photos from the SKOVORODA FEST 2024 Festival__
