P.A. celebrates second Ukrainian Day at Little Red River Park

“Today is just about sharing this culture [and] learning from each other. We have a lot of newcomers here from Ukraine and they are lending their talents and their strength to be a part of this event with us and really celebrate with this community while they hold their families back home close in their hearts.”

Performers with the Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble out of Saskatoon. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW)

Pierogies were selling like hotcakes. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW)

Attendees had a choice of some Ukrainian food like pierogies and cabbage rolls while enjoying some of the live acts, including performances from the Veselka Choir, Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble, Chervona Kalyna Saskatoon Bandura Ensemble, and the Meath Park and District Ukrainian Dance Club to name a few.

Cultural activities were also scattered around the area, including traditional Ukrainian games and crafts where kids had a chance to make their own Motanka doll, a traditional amulet made by winding and tying fabric without using a needle or scissors.

The Motanka doll activity was hit with the youth once again this year. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW)

A father and son battle it out during a game of tug of war. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW)

Seeing all the different backgrounds colliding among the attendees, Tebbutt said there was an overwhelming sense of community within the celebration, adding that today, Sept. 12, has been designated as Ukrainian Heritage Day in Prince Albert. The declaration was made during a City Council meeting on Aug. 24.

“It’s great to have so many different residents and people from all cultures come out and join us. It’s a real sense of community.”

(Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW)

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by Logan Lehmann

P.A. celebrates second Ukrainian Day at Little Red River Park

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