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Exhibition “War Diaries: Unheard Voices of Ukrainian Children”
18 August 2023 @ 09:00 - 24 September 2023 @ 17:00
A poignant exhibition, War Diaries, will showcase the personal stories of children and teenagers who witnessed and documented the war in Ukraine. The exhibition aims to shed light on the deep trauma experienced by Ukraine’s young generation.
By showcasing 14 carefully selected stories with a balance of gender, age, region, and story type, the exhibition emphasizes the vast number of narratives that remain untold. Through visual representations of war diaries from children’s perspectives, including audio and video interviews, visitors will be immersed in the children’s experiences. Additionally, an exhibition section will feature original diaries and sketches, allowing attendees to connect with the personal belongings of the children whose stories are being shared.
Where: Amsterdam City Hall, Amstel, 1, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
When: August 18th – September 24th (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm)
The official opening of The War Diaries exhibition will take place at Amsterdam City Hall on August 17th at 12:30 pm.
The War Diaries project is made possible through the initiative of Khrystyna Khranovska, management by NGO Port of Culture, and the support of esteemed partners and stakeholders, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Amsterdam City Hall, The Children of Heroes Charity Fund, the Voices of Children Charitable Foundation, Platform Tu, and the Anne Frank House.
