MAY 29, 2019
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Celebration of Spring village while you are here.” Makowsky then went on to thank the performers, dance schools, and volunteers for their availability and hard work in putting the event together. “It’s a busy time of year with concerts, festivals, and events, and I thank the dance schools who continue to support our event. We couldn’t do it without you.” After opening announcements and some housekeeping, Makowsky handed the floor over to the Canadian Bandura Capella group. This group is one of the premier bandura ensembles in North America. The Capella showcases powerful male voices combined with the rich sound of the bandura, the national instrument of Ukraine. Through the combination of powerful male voices with the delicate and dynamic bandura, the Capella delivered a unique listening experience for all to hear. In addition to the headline performers, the Village welcomed over 250 Ukrainian dancers from across the province to perform throughout the afternoon. Other activities included a Church service, Courtyard entertainment, Art Display, Village Market, Children’s activities, Historical village activities, Exhibitor showcase, and traditional Ukrainian food. The rest of the season will resume with events; Ukrainian Heritage Foods Workshops, Vintage Day and Friends Ukrainian Music, Acrylic Painting Workshop for Beginners, Ukrainian Day, and Harvest of the Past Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Following last year’s season of change and addition, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village reopened for the 2019 season to welcome in a new year and a new normal. After last year’s addition of the Stelmach Learning Centre, introduction of the Peter Shostak heritage art exhibit, and the big reveal of the completed Centennial Pioneer Recognition Monument, the UCHV is facing 2020 with a whole lot more to offer.
The Celebration of Spring on May 20th brought in hundreds of guests to enjoy the end of the long winter with many traditional activities and performances. David Makowsky, director of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, opened up the Celebration of Spring performances with a warm welcome to all guests. “Given the long cold winter, we have earned this celebration of spring and the long weekend!” he exclaimed, “I invite you all to take a step back through time in the historical
