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A "Ukrainian Folk Festival" was celebrated on August 16th and 17th, 2008 at the Ukrainian Homestead in Lehighton, PA.
Below is a video clip of "Kazka" singing at the Festival.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM
National Anthems - Canadian, American, Ukrainian
Welcome - Paula Holoviak and Ulana Prociuk
Performers:
Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble
Inessa Tymochko-Dekajlo - violinist from Ukraine
Kristina Shafronski - soloist
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"THE KOZAKS" - Performing Troupe from Toronto
Photos from the Divine Liturgy
Archbishop Stefan Soroka and Msgr. Peter Waslo .
The faithful during the Divine Liturgy.
The faithful during Holy Communion.
Photos from the "Stage Show"
Singing of the National Anthems
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Welcome: Ulana Prociuk
Concert Crowd
"THE KOZAKS"
"THE KOZAKS"
"Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble"
In this funny dance, the woman on the right "stole" the man away from the woman on the left by tempting him with food.
Horse Back Rides at the Festival.
-the end
Pictures and Video by Teresa Siwak & Tanya Bilyj
