In Uzhgorod, the sociodrama “Klepach” will be shown for the first time in Ukraine

This was announced in Uzhgorod Press Club by the organizers. Yevhen Zabarylo, NGO "Cultural Initiative "Circle": "Klepach (hammer) is a historical artifact, which is more than one thousand years old. It is the tool that forged the history of this region. It was used to find food, for defense and to make decorations. We created Carpathian techno music with a hammer and invited people, who are part of the modern culture, to join the theater.

Oleksandr Bilak, the Deputy Mayor of Uzhgorod on Humanitarian Affairs said that the city government supports interesting initiatives.

Olena Kaminska, head of the modern dance studio "Blitz": "This is an opportunity not only to maintain our traditions, but also to develop them using sound, movement. It is an interesting project and we are grateful for being invited." Oksana Tykhovska, the head of the research laboratory of Ukrainian Literature and Folklore of the Department of Ukrainian Literature of UzhNU: "Our laboratory will try to add some ritual action to the event. In ancient times, smith was associated not only with smithing, but also with God. It was believed that Svarog forged the world and calendar. We want to reproduce that ritual. Life goes on when the tradition continues. Calendar traditions play a very important role in the life of the people." "The organizers raised a big cultural layer that is difficult to reproduce. It is not easy to combine folk rhythms with something new, with techno. But we coped. Each track is holistic. I will perform it all live, "Blitz" will add dance componenet" – Oleksandra Kuznetsova, NGO "Cultural platform of Transcarpathia" said. Oksana Vasylyan, design-studio "Kolo-makiv" said: "It is very interesting to participate in this project. Ethnic culture should not only be preserved in our time, but also transform. This project can become a feature of our region, it will be interesting not only to us, but to all of Ukraine." Sociodrama "Klepach" will take place on Saturday, December 3 on the second floor of the hotel "Zakarpattia", the beginning is at 21.00.