On November 25, CEC Parkovy hosted the traditional Beaujolais Nouveau Charity Evening — an annual event of the French-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFU) that brings together French companies, partners, and friends of France in Ukraine. This evening is more than a tasting of young French wine: it is a moment of unity, reconnection, and support for a shared cause.
This year's event was dedicated to supporting the «Children of Heroes» charitable foundation, which cares for children who have lost one or both parents due to the war. The goal of the evening was to help the foundation give Christmas gifts to 15,000 children as part of the «Christmas Miracle» project.
The event was opened by CCIFU Director Maud Joseph, who thanked guests for attending. Among the distinguished guests were Gaël Veyssière, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Ukraine, and Bertrand Barrière, President of CCIFU. The entire Board of Directors of the French-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was invited to the stage for the ceremonial uncorking of the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau.
The evening took place in
the Big Exhibition Hall, which was transformed into a festive event format.
The Small Exhibition Hall was set up as a cloakroom for guests' convenience. The space allowed for comfortable accommodation of participants for lively conversation, networking, and the evening's ceremonies.
Event partners included:
- UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group
- Limagrain
- Schneider Electric
- Sanofi
- Crédit Agricole
- FM Logistic
- Masseeds
- Timac Agro
- Club Med
- L'Oréal
- Technobud
Guests enjoyed wine, lively conversation, and networking, making new acquaintances and building new business and personal connections. The evening concluded with a prize draw — the result of a charity lottery in support of the «Children of Heroes» foundation.
Beaujolais Nouveau is a tradition that celebrates the friendship and solidarity between France and Ukraine every year. Parkovy is glad to be part of an event that confirms: the French business community in Ukraine remains strong, united, and capable of doing good even in the most challenging times.
