Ukrainian writer Oksana Zabuzhko has been chosen to write the text for the 2024 National Unity Radio Dictation. This was announced on October 9 on the «Suspilne Kultura» Facebook page.
The National Unity Radio Dictation is an annual event in Ukraine, held on the Day of National Unity on January 22. The dictation aims to promote the Ukrainian language and unite people of different backgrounds through a shared reading and writing experience.
Oksana Zabuzhko is a well-known Ukrainian writer, poet, and intellectual. She has won numerous awards for her works, including the Antonovych Prize and the Angelus Central European Literature Award. Her writing often explores the themes of national identity, history, and memory.
Zabuzhko’s selection as the author of the text for the 2024 National Unity Radio Dictation is significant not only because of her literary achievements but also because of her role as a public figure. She is known for her strong stance on social and political issues, often using her writing as a tool for advocacy and activism.
In her statement about the upcoming dictation, Zabuzhko expressed her excitement and honor in being chosen for this important role. She also emphasized the importance of language in building and preserving a strong national identity.
«I am deeply honored to have been chosen to write the text for the 2024 National Unity Radio Dictation,» Zabuzhko said. «Language is not just a means of communication, but a powerful tool for preserving our cultural heritage and strengthening our sense of unity as a nation.»
The announcement of Zabuzhko as the author of the dictation text has been met with enthusiasm and praise from the Ukrainian literary community. Many have expressed their confidence in her ability to write a text that will inspire and unite people across the country.
This is not the first time that Zabuzhko’s writing will be featured in a national event. In 2014, she wrote the text for the National Unity March, which took place in Kyiv to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko.
The 2024 National Unity Radio Dictation is shaping up to be a highly anticipated and memorable event. With Oksana Zabuzhko as the author of the text, it is sure to be a thought-provoking and unifying experience for all participants.
The dictation will take place on January 22, 2024, and will be broadcasted on radio stations across Ukraine. It is open to people of all ages and backgrounds, and everyone is encouraged to participate in this celebration of the Ukrainian language and national identity.
In a world where diversity is often seen as a threat, events like the National Unity Radio Dictation serve as a reminder of the power of language to bring people together. Oksana Zabuzhko’s writing, with its depth and beauty, will undoubtedly contribute to this important message of unity and solidarity.
