Providing the open-airs in Odessa became a tradition. On the eve of the City Day guests and citizens of Odessa were able to enjoy the operetta “White Acacia” performed by the actors of Odessa M. Vodyanoy Musical Comedy Theater. The warm autumn weather, breeze and the smell of sea created the special atmosphere at the event.

For many years, "Song about Odessa" from the operetta "White Acacia" is the official anthem of South Palmira. In 1956 the world heard about Odessa from the operetta “White Acacia”. The operetta became the symbol of the city.

Every citizen of Odessa and every guest of our wonderful city can hear the famous excerpt from the operetta (the anthem of the Odessa) in the "execution" of the Odessa chiming Clock at the Primorsky Boulevard.