The Ukrainian community of Warrington, Pennsylvania concluded its Independence Day celebrations at the Tryzub Ukrainian American Sports Center with the Tryzub Ukrainian Folk Festival 2024. The All-Ukrainian Folk Festival is a celebration of Ukrainian folk music, dance, food and decorative arts.
This was reported by The Tryzub Ukrainian American Sport Center.
"We are simply amazed at the success of this year's Ukrainian Independence Festival! The energy, spirit and community that filled our event was nothing short of amazing. A huge thank you to all the incredible volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this day unforgettable, to the talented performers who embodied our culture through their music, dance and art, and to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. You all made this festival truly special", the organizers wrote.
The festival opened with a traditional performance of the American and Ukrainian national anthems. The concert was held outdoors in Tryzubsky Park.
The event also included a souvenir bazaar and a picnic with Ukrainian dishes and snacks. All this was accompanied by live orchestral music by Vox Ethnika.
In addition, the artists created a dynamic program. Other performers on the stage included the Ukrainian dance ensembles Desna (Toronto, Canada) and Voloshky, singer Iryna Lonchyna, Banner of Jasna Gora and St. Michael's Kozaks.
Every $2 from the ticket price will be donated to the humanitarian aid fund for the victims of the war in Ukraine.
Photo: Halyna Bodnar, Iryna Mazur
Author: Inna Mikhno