On January 13, 2024, in the Strylkivska community of Lviv region, a new national record was set in the category “For the First Time”: the largest collective performance of the carol Tam vo Bakhmuti by Christmas nativity groups in Ukraine and abroad, featuring the traditional Christmas star.
The initiative was led by Father Roman Ivanovych Hrom and Father Ivan Nestorovych Halyio.
The goal of this record was to unite as many nativity groups as possible and to raise funds for Ukraine’s 80th Brigade as part of the “Christmas Birds” festival. The event successfully raised over 3 million UAH to provide specialized equipment for the military.
Record Highlights:
– Number of participants: 1,259
– Number of nativity groups: 105
– Number of participating countries: 8
Hanna Krysiuk, CEO of the World Record Book, congratulated the record-holders, noting that such records are essential in today’s times to show much-needed support for the military.
The event was also documented by Zoryana Sozanska, Director of Business Woman magazine in Spain, Irina Klymovych, head of the “Kadryky” TV company, Bishop Hryhoriy Komar, and Viktoriya Tochek, project coordinator for the International Headquarters for Aid to Ukrainians.
The group Meri also performed at the event, delighting attendees with their musical pieces.
Thanks to the initiators and organizers for this wonderful opportunity to hear the Christmas carol and for bringing this event into the World Record Book.
