On October 8th, in the Romanian city of Brasov, the 10th "Multicultural Day" celebration took place. This year, representatives from 22 countries, including Ukraine, participated. The event is held at the beginning of October each year and offers the opportunity for people from various nations to introduce their native countries and unique cultures to residents and tourists.

The highlight of the event was a festive concert, and Ukraine had the honor of opening the celebration this year. Lena Miguel, the winner of the talent competition "Battle of Talents," performed the song "Podolyanochka" in a contemporary rendition. Kateryna Mytrofanova sang a humorous folk song called "Bogachok," and the "House of Dancers" dance studio, under the guidance of Diana Yeryomina, presented a six-minute performance by children aged 3 to 15.

From the Ukrainian side, the organizer, Katerina Magda, shared some of the ways in which Ukraine impressed the visitors: 

"Many talented compatriots responded to our request and contributed to the celebration. Ukrainian artist Katerina Stoyanova created several paintings specifically for this event. Sixteen-year-old Anita Andronova showcased her works for the first time, including paintings and postcards. A traditional motanka doll, dressed in yellow and blue colors, added to the festival's charm. There were models in traditional attire representing the Ukrainian Embassy in Romania. They introduced guests to Ukrainian embroidered shirts, explaining their significance and history."

The gastronomic highlight of the event was the table representing Ukraine. Confectioner Victoria Deryabina shared her impressions:

"Myself and our Ukrainian girls prepared a festive, and somewhat non-traditional, Ukrainian cuisine. We had pancakes with poppy seeds, apples, and honey. We also have garlic buns, which we'll be serving. Additionally, we brought our Ukrainian pickled cucumbers, our Ukrainian lard with black bread that I baked myself. Not entirely traditional for our cuisine, but I also made yellow and blue marshmallows, and we displayed it as a flag. Everyone loved it; it was all gone."

It's worth noting that Ukraine has not participated in the festival for the first time but only for the last two years, it has the opportunity to present its country so brightly. Before February 2022, there were no more than 30 Ukrainians living in Brasov. However, with the onset of the full-scale invasion, many families seeking refuge from the war found a home here. Currently, the Ukrainian community is the second-largest in the city, following the Moldovan community.