The organization of the Eco-Fest «Northern Fortress» is the result of the response of various organizations and residents of the Chernihiv region to the large-scale challenges caused by the war. This is a certain form of cultural protection that unites different people into a single people and should become a support for social stability, an act of resistance against the aggressor’s attempts to deny the culture and history of our country, a mechanism for cultivating the national consciousness of Ukrainians. At such moments, it is extremely important to create spaces where Ukrainian culture is not only preserved, but also develops, where people feel a sense of belonging, where the common becomes more important than the personal.
The festival combined environmental responsibility, cultural activism and civic engagement, creating a dynamic environment for re-thinking values, deepening identity and collective dialogue. It is a manifestation of lively cooperation between civil society, private commercial organizations, the cultural community and educational initiatives, which lays the foundation for strategic cultural and social transformations. It opened opportunities not only for creative self-expression, but also for planning systemic activities in the field of cultural development at local, regional and national levels.
The festival is organized by the Public Organization «Creative Association «Northern Fortress», with the partnership of the Nature Park «Beremytske» and the Charitable Organization «Charitable Fundation «Beremytske Biosphere». The cooperation between these formations is a vivid example of cross-sectoral interaction, where civil society, a private commercial institution and a charitable organization join forces to preserve Ukrainian culture, the environment and public consciousness.
The festival was prepared and implemented jointly with the involvement of artists, activists, educators, community representatives, creative communities, and youth from different parts of Ukraine. The festival will become a platform for exchanging experiences, generating ideas, supporting talents, and fostering dialogue between generations.
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Date and location of the event
The festival was held on May 24, 2025 on the territory of the Beremytske Nature Park at the address: Beremytske village, Chernihiv district, Chernihiv region, Ukraine
Festival genres and nominations
The festival included participation in four main genres: vocal, choreographic, original genre (circus art) and fashion theater. Each genre had its own characteristics, requirements for performances and evaluation criteria that meet professional standards and promote an equal approach to all participants.
Jury of the festival
To ensure an objective, impartial and professional evaluation of all competition performances, the organizers formed a highly professional jury, which included authoritative representatives of the creative environment: honored figures of culture of Ukraine, famous artists, teachers of art universities, heads of creative schools, choreographers, directors, producers.
The organizers do not interfere in the evaluation process and do not influence the results. This guarantees transparency, fairness and a high level of trust in the competition results.
