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Gala concert in Berlin: Odesa Fest strengthens cultural ties to Germany
Gala concert at Odesaplatz in Berlin, part of the “Odesa Festival” to promote Ukrainian culture and German-Ukrainian connections.
Gala concert in Berlin: Odesa Fest strengthens cultural ties to Germany
On October 14, 2025, a significant cultural event celebrating the historical connections between Ukraine and Germany will take place in Berlin-Karlshorst. Loud berlin.de There will be a gala concert on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5 p.m. on Odesaplatz. This event is part of the Ukrainian cultural festival “Odesa Fest” and aims to present contemporary culture from Odesa and promote cultural exchange.
District mayor Martin Schaefer (CDU) highlighted the close connection between Odesa and Germany, which has existed since the 19th century. He emphasizes that the festival not only celebrates cultural diversity, but also emphasizes solidarity and understanding between nations. The initiator and organizer of the festival, Angelika Soldiersko, plays a central role in the implementation of this event.
Cultural enrichment on Odesa Square
Odesa Square, which opened on January 16, 2023, symbolizes the connection to the Ukrainian city of Odesa. In order to continue the annual Odesa City Day celebrations, which always take place in September, the festival has great significance. The event is supported by Lilia Usik and several clubs and is under the patronage of Martin Schaefer.
The festival program offers a varied line-up with performances by artists from Odesa, an art performance entitled “Odesa in Brush and Voice” and a “Sand Ceremony”. The event will be moderated in Ukrainian and German by Angelika Soldiersko and Hryhorii Palii. Media partner is TremBEATS.fm Berlin 91FM, which will also support the event medially.
Odesa: A cultural center
Odesa, a city on Ukraine's Black Sea coast, is known for its vibrant cultural events. The most important events include the annual Carnival in May, the Odessa Film Festival in July and the Odessa Sea Jazz in August, which attracts international musicians. The Odessa Wine Festival in September offers residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy Ukrainian wines, while the Odessa Light Festival in November lights up the city with impressive light installations, such as mad-traveller.com reported.
The role of ZVUD e.V. is indispensable because this association protects the rights and interests of the Ukrainian community in Germany. ZVUD promotes the preservation of Ukrainian culture and identity among Ukrainians living in Germany. Through various cultural and educational offerings, the association contributes to the integration of the Ukrainian community into German society and strengthens cooperation between Ukraine and Germany zvud.de is to be experienced.
The gala concert on Odesaplatz will thus become another building block of the cultural bridge between Odesa and Berlin, and it is an opportunity to celebrate the vibrant Ukrainian culture and to enter into solidarity.