Main points
- On the Day of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred in Ukraine, the memory of the participants of the Revolution of Dignity who died in 2014 is honored.
- Many songs dedicated to the Heavenly Hundred have been composed, reflecting mourning and sorrow.
Day of Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred / Photo from open sources
Today, February 20, Ukraine honors the memory of the participants of the Revolution of Dignity, who gave their lives for a happy and European future for Ukraine in 2014. Their sacrifice should never be forgotten.
During this period, many songs were composed that were dedicated to the Heavenly Hundred. They contain notes of regret and sorrow, which bring tears to the eyes.
It was on February 18-20 that security forces opened fire on unarmed protesters. 24 Channel suggests using songs to honor the memory of the Heroes and their sacrifice.
Songs about the Heavenly Hundred
“Picardy Tertia” – “The Duck is Swimming”
This song almost immediately became the unofficial anthem of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. It was used to accompany the dead on their final journey. Today, during a full-scale war, “Plyve kacha” is also heard at the graves of Ukrainian soldiers.
“Picardy Tertsia” – “The Duck is Flying”: listen to the song online
“Haydamaki” – “Wooden Shields”
In the lines of the song, the band recalls the moment when the fallen from February 18 to 20 were carried out of battle on wooden shields.
“Haydamaki” – “Wooden Shields”: watch the video online
Pavel Tabakov – “Heavenly Hundred, Lord, Accept”
The winner of season 2 of “Voice of the Country” wrote a song that he dedicated to the fortieth anniversary of the death of the Heroes of the Maidan.
Pavel Tabakov – “Heavenly Hundred, Lord, Accept”: watch the video online
“TaRuta” – “Heavenly Hundred”
Members of this group took part in the events of the Revolution of Dignity. During the days when security forces killed protesters, they miraculously managed to escape.
“TaRuta” – “Heavenly Hundred”: watch the video online
STRUNA – “Crying Ukraine”
A former soldier who was a participant in the Revolution wrote a song for mothers who did not live to see their children return from Maidan.
STRUNA – “Ukraine is Crying”: listen to the song online
ROCKOKO – “In Memory of the Heavenly Hundred”
Lviv students dedicated a musical piece to the Heavenly Hundred, which has no words. However, the piercing video and the same melody say much more than the text would.
ROCKOKO – “In Memory of the Heavenly Hundred”: watch the video online
We will always remember those who defended the freedom and independence of Ukraine at the cost of their own lives. Eternal honor to the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred .