In the lead-up to the festive season of 2023, the international cultural center «UNION» hosted the launch of an innovative cultural project «Odesa. U-Next».

During this artistic event, a collaboration agreement was signed between the Odesa City Council and the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet. This initiative provides gifted children with opportunities to perform on the city's prominent theater stages.

«Today, we are likely to discover the future stars of the Odesa Opera, and these children will gain invaluable experience performing on a grand stage before discerning audiences», - stated Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov.

The mayor encouraged the young performers to keep striving for excellence, reach for new heights, and pursue their dreams.