The carol was named Carol for the Charity.
With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the children's ensemble “Zernyatko” recorded a new version of Mykola Leontovych's “Shchedryk”. The new version was called Carol for the Charity.
Mykola Leontovych created “Schedryk”, which became a symbol and melody of Christmas love and warm hugs all over the world. Today, Ukrainians sang “Schedryka” with other words that were written by the war – Carol for the Charity.
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We created it together with the legendary choir Veryovka, as well as with children who, despite the attack of enemies, anxiety and blackouts, still remain in Ukraine and continue to do their favorite thing – singing. This is the children's ensemble “Zernyatko”, – says the group's message on Facebook.
The text of the carol was adapted to modern realities by Saatchi & Saatchi Ukraine.
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