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by Irena Schubyn The Ukrainian Hula Dancing Girls of Phoenix, Arizona. Not long ago, members of the Phoenix branch of the UNWLA dreamed about visiting Hawaii. We had visions of strolling barefoot on soft, white, sandy beaches while the warm Pacific breeze caressed our hair. We imagined sitting on an ocean- front patio, sipping a tropical beverage and watching the sun melt into the ocean. In the background of these dreams we inhaled gardenia scented air and listened to the gentle waves tirelessly flowing back and forth. With excitement and a sense of urgency we consulted with our branch treasurer ... and decided on a more financially realistic alternative. Instead of going to Hawaii, we would bring Hawaii to Phoenix. Thus, on Saturday, May 7, branch members, their families, and their friends donned their very best Hawaiian hula skirts, shorts and shirts, flip-flops and sunglasses, coconut brassieres, leis, and muumuus. As we crossed the threshold of the Ukrainian Cultural Center, we crossed 2,960 miles in an instant and entered a South Pacific tropical paradise. Each arriving guest was greeted with the traditional Hawaiian Aloha, receiving a lei. Our branch members had created scenes from the Hawaiian Islands, which allowed guests to choose how they would enjoy their visit. Some guests headed straight for the beach; those who wanted to protect their lily complexion could lie under a beach umbrella. Those in a more industrious mood had plenty of sand to build a grand sandcastle. Guests in a festive mood headed for the luau table to feast on tropical fruit. Those with a sense of adventure slipped into goggles and fins to explore deep-sea creatures. Others retired to the beauty and tran quility of exotic tropical gardens arranged on one of the tables. For the shoppers, there were classic tourist souvenir tables with dancing dashboard hula dolls, coconut cocktail cups, wooden platters, and tiki carvings. Our Hawaiian party was filled with music, beach activities, contests, food, and beverages that evoked the spirit of the islands. Victor Szwez, aka DJ Vic-Voo-Doo-Daddy, contributed to the Ha 16 “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ВЕРЕСЕНЬ 2005 Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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