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Ukrainian Day in the Park 2023 - A Resounding Success!

26/8/2023

 
Ukrainian Day in the Park 2023 - A Resounding Success!
On August 26, 2023, Calgary's vibrant Ukrainian Community came together to continue the Independence Day celebrations with a spectacular 'Ukrainian Day in the Park.' Held under the clear skies of Ukrainian Pioneer's Park, this event was a celebration of culture, community, and unity.
🎉 Highlights of the Day:
  • 🎶 Two-Stage Concert Program: Featuring over 15 diverse performances, including violinists, bandurists, choirs, vocalists, and dance groups. Our talented emcee, Anhelina Taran, guided us through this musical journey.
  • 🏛️ Community Pavilion: A place to connect and learn about various Ukrainian organizations in Calgary. Newcomers from Ukraine found a warm welcome here, with representatives from settlement agencies and companies offering support.
  • 👧🧒 Children's Pavilion: Sponsored by CYM Calgary, where kids enjoyed face painting, fresh popcorn, and cotton candy.
  • 🛍️ Merchandise Vendors: A chance to shop for Ukrainian treasures.
  • 🍲 Delicious Ukrainian Food: A feast for the senses, thanks to ABVM Ukrainian Catholic Church's food sales.
  • 🎵 Zabava: The evening concluded with an open-air zabava featuring a DJ from Ukraine, ensuring a night of dancing and celebration.
🙌 Gratitude to All: We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the performers, dedicated volunteers, and enthusiastic attendees who made this event a resounding success. Special recognition goes to our lead organizers from UCC Calgary: Khrystyna Zagirska, Anna-Mariya Zagirska, Anhelina Taran, and Danylo Moussienko.
🏞️ City of Calgary: A big shoutout to the City of Calgary for providing the beautiful greenspace and ensuring our safety by closing adjacent roadways.
🌟 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
  • Atlas Entertainment Group: For generous auction items.
  • Astra Group Corporation: Our mainstage sponsor.
  • ATCO Group: Providing a secondary stage at no cost.
  • CYM Calgary: For organizing and sponsoring the Children's Pavilion and their continued support.
  • ABVM Ukrainian Catholic Church: For their contributions to food, power, and facilities.
  • Mikhajlo Moussienko and Meest Calgary: For providing audio equipment at no cost.
  • UCC-APC: For funding that covered event costs.
🗓️ Save the Date! Mark your calendars because we're thrilled to announce that Ukrainian Day in the Park will return next year on Saturday, August 24, 2024! Join us for another unforgettable celebration of Ukrainian culture and community.
Thank you to everyone who made this day so memorable. We look forward to seeing you again next year! 🇺🇦🎉 ​

Flag Raising Ceremony - City Hall - August 24, 2023

24/8/2023

 
З Днем Незалежності, Україно! We were honoured to see so many attendees at the Flag-Raising Ceremony held today at Municipal Plaza in honour of Ukraine's Independence Day! Thank you to everyone who attended including dignitaries such as our honoured speaker Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Councillor Terry Wong - Ward 7 City Councillor for your ongoing solidarity!
Speakers for the event included UCC-Ukrainian Canadian Congress - UCC Calgary Branch President Dr. Danylo Moussienko and Iryna Moroz, who also spearheaded the "Rushnyk Peremohy" initiative. A "Cloth of Victory," hand-sewn in Ukraine and by members of Calgary's Ukrainian community and blessed by Fr. Roman Planchak, was presented to Mayor Gondek and the City of Calgary as a symbol of the Ukrainian community's gratitude for their ongoing and unwavering solidarity!
Guest performances featured anthem singer Lyudmyla Rukavitsyna-Heath and a performance by Pereveslo Choir led by Kateryna Saxon and accompanied by pianist Ivan Kharlamov. Thank you to the talented Anastasiia Haiduchenko for serving as emcee as well as to UCC-Calgary's new Official Correspondent Anhelina Taran for sharing community updates. Please visit her YouTube channel for more information and weekly UCC community updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G0Y04vzKHc
Sincere thanks to Halya Wilson for organizing the event as well as to Alexander Iwasyk for audio support, Oleksandr Zagirskyy and Echoes of Ukraine YYC for photo/video coverage, and Olya Glamazda and Ruslana Glamazda and all additional helping hands!

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