We decided to establish this festival against all odds because we know that it is needed today.
In the 10 years since the beginning of Russia's war against Ukraine, our culture and art have been working on decolonisation and de-Russification, strengthening European integration processes, and supporting the morale of our defenders. We are going to continue to do so in the future! 
This festival is not an ‘ a holiday of art’ or ‘entertainment during the war’. We want to demonstrate that the festival can be an instrument of social and political change, a tool of public diplomacy and a platform for dialogue with the democratic world. 
The festival program in 2024 consisted of two main parts: performances by theatres from Ukraine, Moldova and Italy, screenings of student works, as well as public lectures, discussions, round tables and master classes.