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EVENTS RECAP. ОГЛЯД ПОДІЙ<br />
Text: Myroslava Pidhirnyj<br />
Photo: Norbert K. Iwan<br />
Ukrainian Independence Day at Kildonan Park<br />
On August 24, 1991, Ukraine’s Parliament, exercising the inviolable<br />
right of the Ukrainian people to self-determination, declared<br />
Ukraine an independent, indivisible, democratic State. Each<br />
year, on this very date, Winnipeg’s Ukrainian community led by the<br />
Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Manitoba Provincial Council marks<br />
this significant milestone with a free community event.<br />
his year’s celebration, marking the 26th Anniversary of<br />
T Ukraine’s Independence, and consisting of an official<br />
ceremony, a celebratory concert and a zabava- dance,<br />
took place in Kildonan Park from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Prayers<br />
for Ukraine and the return of peace to all its territories were<br />
invoked by clergy of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada,<br />
the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, and by the Ukrainian<br />
Evangelical Church of Winnipeg. Dignitaries of all three<br />
levels of Government brought greetings, followed by a brief<br />
address by Oksana Bondarchuk, President of the UCC-MPC.<br />
The celebratory concert was very well received. It began<br />
with renowned dance ensemble Rusalka’s signature number,<br />
Kalyna. Other participants included talented singer Liudmyla<br />
Lebed from Ukraine, a promising young vocal duet – Alexander<br />
Paches and Halyna Devinyak, The Susan French School<br />
of Highland Dance, Yevheniya Tatarenko and her husband<br />
Yurij – mesmerizing fire spinners from Morden, and a marvelous<br />
grand finale Hopak by Rusalka Dance Ensemble. MCs for<br />
the event were Ivanka Babiak and Greg Udod. Entertainment<br />
throughout the evening, including at the Independence Zabava,<br />
was provided by the Sich Band. There were also a bouncy<br />
castle and various children’s activities organized by volunteers<br />
from the Manitoba Parents for Ukrainian Education and food<br />
was available for purchase.<br />
The atmosphere was indeed festive and attendees, both young<br />
and old, had a wonderful time. Congratulations to the Ukrainian<br />
Canadian Congress-Manitoba Provincial Council and its myriad<br />
volunteers for organizing and putting on this annual event. You<br />
won’t want to miss next year’s celebrations!<br />
- SEPTEMBER <strong>2017</strong> - UKRAINIAN WINNIPEG<br />
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