To mark the upcoming 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, the “Independence Feast”—a food and music event featuring a handicraft market—will take place on Saturday evening, August 22, on the Paloma terrace on the Vistula River, organized by the GALAS collective.

GALAS is a group of people creating a space for integration, solidarity, fun, and charitable support for Ukraine, in line with the motto that caring for the community is a necessity and conscious joy is a form of resistance. Through music, dance, shared meals, and acts of solidarity, GALAS creates a space of presence, empathy, and shared responsibility.

On the Paloma terrace, guest Ukrainian DJs gummi and madikoptah will perform, while Sasha Screeep will delight your palates with a special, original menu created for this event, inspired by contemporary Ukrainian cuisine.

The event will be accompanied by a craft market featuring independent brands selected through an open call.

This is a charity event dedicated to those affected by the war.
All proceeds from the sale of dishes and Paloma’s signature drink menu will be donated to charity.
Event attendees will be able to make a donation to a cause of their choice through a verified fundraiser for the organization Aidx10.

GALAS Collective was founded in 2022, when the war in Ukraine forced many people to flee. The collective began by providing support for Ukraine and, over time, expanded its activities to work with migrant and refugee communities, as well as uprooted and marginalized cultures. GALAS operates at the intersection of art and social practice, organizing workshops, participatory activities, performances, and communal cooking. It creates spaces where people can come together in trust, at a leisurely pace, and in a spirit of mutual support, believing that joy and play are also forms of resistance—and a way of caring for one another.

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