“Heart of the World” in Bethlehem!

New Year’s Eve in Bethlehem will be presented by paintings, symbolizing a world in which the cultural richness and diversity exists in the atmosphere of intercultural understanding, tolerance and solidarity, which refers to theRevival of Cultural and Moral Values program by the Konstantin Kondakov International Charity Foundation. More than 20 well-known artists from around the world have decided to unite their efforts in theHeart of the World international project, and within a week they will work in Bethlehem on the creation of paintings depicting the “Heart” of the world.

The main idea of the project – the peaceful coexistence of people through the intercultural dialogue, solidarity and mutual understanding, which corresponds to the concept of the Konstantin Kondakov International Charity Foundation.

The project was launched with the support of the State of Palestine – President Mahmoud Abbas at the initiative of the co-founder of the International Cultural Cooperation Foundation, a Palestinian artist and author of the greatest paintings in the world Jamal Badvana. “With this picture we call humanity to unite efforts, to maintain peace and security throughout the world, regardless of religion, political opinion or social status. The relations between the people should always be a sense of respect and sincere love,” – explained the idea of the painting Jamal Badvan.

To Palestine also artists from Germany, Holland, Israel, Palestine, Poland, France and Chad arrived. Ukraine was represented by Daniel Green, Alex Glazunov, Valery Goleyko Daria Kharchenko, idea – Jamal Badvan and Project Coordinator, the Head of the International Fund Vlada Litovchenko.

According to the organizers, the venue of the presentation was not chosen by chance – a project is implemented under the UN declaration of 2014 as the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. “Bethlehem is one of the oldest cities in the Holy Land. I want to believe that this land will be the abode of peace for all peoples,” – said Vlada Litovchenko.

Every year the New Year’s Eve in Bethlehem attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. Guests gather at Manger Square, where this year at the Christmas church next to the festive fir with a star and garlands the painting “Heart of the World” will rise – as a symbol of peace.

This project combines the spiritual and creative components, which will significantly strengthen and harmonize relations not only between individuals, but also between whole nations and peoples. After all, with love in our hearts we are building a new world!