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26th Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival
Sunday, August 27, 2017
12:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival at Tryzubivka
By Eugene A. Luciw
Photos Courtesy of Christine Syzonenko
Over 2,800 attended the 26th Annual Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival, on
Sunday, August 27, at the Ukrainian American Sport Center - Tryzubivka. On this
stellar, gorgeous summer afternoon, a cool shady festival glade, adorned with
the flags of the United States and Ukraine, and with the vibrant and colorful
Ukrainian embroideries, folk arts and crafts, jewelry, emblems, motifs and wares
displayed by the vendors, welcomed a very diverse crowd of festival-goers.
Ukrainians, haling, directly or through ancestry, from nearly all regions
of Ukraine, demonstrated solidarity with their homeland and her people through
their spirited attendance, clothing and accessories: Beautiful embroidered
shirts and blouses (including also those of our Crimean Tatar and Kuban Kozak
Ukrainians), flags, Tryzubs, Ukrainian sports and thematic jerseys and our
beautiful colors and language affirmed the presence of Ukraine’s immortal
and immutable spirit, well before the concert had even started.
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Festival Featured on USA State Department’s Share America publication: ”In photos: Americans celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day
By Mary Jane Maxwell, Aug 17, 2017
Every year in August, communities across America — from San Francisco, to Houston, to Chicago, to New York — celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day.
Nearly 900,000 people with Ukrainian heritage live in the United States. Many mark August 24, the day Ukraine gained its independence from the former Soviet Union... Read More »
Photo
Gallery - Festival 2017
Courtesy of Christine Syzonenko
Celebrating the 26th Anniversary of
Ukraine's Independence
Exciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited, soulful, enchanting, captivating, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means capture the full essence of Ukrainian folk art, song, music, and dance. From the rich color and deep symbolism of the delicate “pysanka” (Ukrainian Easter Egg) to the thunderous rhythm and power of “HOPAK” – the world’s most exciting ethnic dance - and every brilliant “Kolomiyka” (polka) and soulful folk song in between, experience the 26th Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival.
“UNITED UKRAINE – UNITED WITH US”
A Resplendent Outdoor Summer Concert
Marking Ukraine’s Independence, the Unity of her People,
Their Struggle for Freedom and Dignity and Ukraine’s Entry into the
Family of Advanced Democratic Nations!
The artists (dance troupes, musicians, singers and ensembles that have performed in previous years) have created a dynamic and integrated collaborative program. The artistic unity underscores the theme: United Ukraine; United with Us.
Recent events in Ukraine, the Euromaidan Protest and Revolution of Dignity as well as the twilight struggle against unlawful Russian aggression, have forged a unified Ukrainian national identity, both in Ukraine and in the Diaspora. America’s support of Ukraine’s commitment to a self-determined democratic future - to life, liberty, freedom and justice – has created permanent bonds of friendship between the two nations. This year’s festival honors these special relationships and developments.
Featured Performers:
- Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
- Iskra Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
- Vox Ethnika Orchestra
- Violinist Innesa Tymochko Dekajlo
- Live
Reenactments from Ukrainian History
- Kuban Kozaks Association
- Banner of Jasna Gora
Special Guests:
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| Popstar singer-songwriter Iryna Lonchyna | Efsane Crimean Tatar Ensemble |
У Філадельфії пройшов один з найбільших українських фестивалів на східному узбережжі США. “One of the largest Ukrainian Festivals on the US East Coast took place in the Philadelphia area”, a report by Voice of America journalist, Alex Yanevsky
Homemade Ukrainian Ethnic
Foods & Baked Goods
Festival Vendors Welcome
Ukrainian Folk Arts & Crafts
Market and Displays
BBQ & Picnic Fare
Drinks and Cool Refreshments
Children’s Area: Fun & Games,
Amusements and Free Face-Painting
Photo courtesy of Christine Syzonenko
“UNITED UKRAINE – UNITED WITH US”
12:00pm – Live Music & Dancing - Concessions, Vendors’ Grove & Children’s Fun Open
1:30 PM - Opening Ceremonies
2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Outdoor Festival Concert in Park
4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. - Social Dance (“ZABAVA”) – to
Live Music
Vox Ethnika: traditional, modern, contemporary, Ballroom & Polka
Admission - $15; Students - $10; Children 14 & under - Free; Free Parking
Purchase
tickets online for only $10 »
Tryzub members showing their cards at the gate will be admitted
for $10.
Photo courtesy of Christine Syzonenko
| Sponsor | Friend of UASC Tryzub |
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PROGRAM:
12:00 p.m. – festival begins; vendors; food; kid's fun area, refreshments
12:00 to 1:30 PM – Karpaty
Orchestra: Music & Dancing
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Concert in the Tryzub park
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Public Social Dance (“Zabava”)
Vox Ethnika Orchestra – traditional, modern, ballroom and Polka
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Photo Galleries
Photo Gallery - Festival 2016
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7421005@N06/sets/72157672093217540
Full Length Video of Festival 2016 Concert
Photo Gallery - Festival 2015
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7421005@N06/albums/72157657627881839
Photo Gallery - Festival 2014
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7421005@N06/sets/72157646985313002/
Festival 2013 photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7421005@N06/sets/72157635303356464/
Festival 2010 photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7421005@N06/sets/72157624660669439/with/4917823475/
Festival 2009 photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7421005@N06/sets/72157622141049328/
Festival 2008 photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7421005@N06/sets/72157606951982441/
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Photos Courtesy of Christine Syzonenko