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Ukrainian Day August 12, 2007
Special Thanks to the Ukrainian Day 2007 sponsors:
Krawford Construction Inc. and Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko
 There is no Ukrainian party without the Hopak dance!


 Ukrainian arts and crafts displays


Photo exhibit by Lyudmyla Suvorova featuring unique historical landscapes in Eastern Ukraine and focal points of the life of Ukrainians in Alberta
 Afternoon concert featured exciting performances of Ukrainian dance groups



 Solo guitar performance by internationally known Peter Polujin
 Ukrainian band "Kubasonics" entertained the guests with their repertoire
 Audience also enjoyed the Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton

The festival visitors could meet "living history" people in costume, experience the history and lifestyles of Alberta's early settlers, and enjoy free wagon rides in the Historic Village.
 More entertainment - more Ukrainian dance!



 Memorial Service at the Royal Canadian Legion Monument honored war veterans

 Catholic Priest Rev. Hrehoruk and Orthodox Priest Rev. Petruschak blessed the Centenary Pioneer Monument during the unveiling of new plaques with names of Ukrainian pioneers
 Mr. Al Zariwny (centre), former MLA for Edmonton Strathcona, was recognized with the Luchkovich Award 2007. The award was presented by the UCC-APC President Daria Luciw and the Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach.
 This year's festival attracted many public officials: UCC-APC President Daria Luciw is greeting the Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach, City of Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel and Gene Zwozdesky, Associate Minister for Capital Planning and Chair of the Advisory Council on Alberta Ukraine Relations

 Concert MC Roman Brytan, producer/announcer of the CKER's Ukrainian Program on World FM, and UCC-APC President Daria Luciw announcing the 50/50 lottery winner
 We are looking forward to seeing you at the Ukrainian Day festival next year!!!

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