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30 WWW.UNWLA.ORG “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, БЕРЕЗЕНЬ 2017 SHARING OUR HERITAGE AGAIN by Marianna Szczawinsky Crans, Br 95 Because of the success of the Ukrainian Day pre- ented in 2011 at Ellenville Public Library and Mu- seum, in Ellenville, N.Y., UNWLA Branch 95 (Mid Hudson Valley, N.Y.) was recently invited to come back again and present a Ukrainian Children’s Day. What made this event unique was the collab- oration among three groups: ARTS Mid Hudson with their technical support and connections; El- lenville Public Library and Museum, which pro- vided its community room and arranged for the musical segment via the Stewarts Holiday Match- ing Grant; and Branch 95, whose members sup- plied the visuals, activities and refreshments. Working with ARTS Mid Hudson folklorist Elinor Levy, Outreach Librarian Asha Golliher, and Chil- dren’s Librarian Susan Magnan, we presented a lovely child and family oriented program on Satur- day, Oct 15, 2016. As with all Branch 95 activities, there were many colorful displays and examples of Ukrainian culture, history, and various art forms that the children could experience through various interac- tive stations and activities. Moving from station to station, children were taught how to write their names in Ukrainian using our Cyrillic alphabet on an “Honorary Ukrainian” certificate created for the day’s participants; learned how to do cross stitches with yarn on embroidery bookmarks; or learned how to draw a pysanka on a wooden disk to be transformed into a magnet. Other activities in- cluded pysanky and embroidery coloring pages and learning Ukrainian terms for various parts of traditional clothing and gear identified on Hopak and Cossack coloring pages. All participants could take home their creative work (and it wasn’t just the children that enjoyed the hands-on activities!) But this was just the tip of the proverbial iceberg as visitors also enjoyed beautiful music and songs performed by the incomparable Korinya Ukrainian Folk Band, whose members performed traditional folk songs and taught children how to do several regional group dances. This was a big hit, and so was the story telling segment featuring story teller Pani Stefka. Costumes and props were provided by Branch 95, and audience volunteers dressed up and acted out the various parts of the “Turnip Story,” with participants and audience members learning more Ukrainian names and terms as the story was presented. What made this story telling event even more fun was that an entire family and some others volunteered to be the char- acters, and the toddler who played the “Mysha” lit- erally stole the show and the turnip! Refreshments (cider and kolacki) were also provided, rounding out the event. Branch 95 mem- bers then acknowledged and thanked the staff of ARTS Mid Hudson for their invaluable help and also thanked Ellenville Public Library and Mu- seum for hosting the event. In appreciation, Branch 95 presented a copy of a book on the Ho- lodomor to the Library and Museum; a segment of our Ukrainian Diaspora has been a welcome mem- ber of the local community for many generations, and fittingly, the book is now part of their perma- nent local cultural and historical collection. Branch 95 always enjoys the opportunity to share our rich heritage, especially with young children. Their curiosity and exuberance and sheer joy of discovery make such events unforgettable and rewarding! (Photos: see pg. 31) Pay attention to the young, and make them just as good as possible . — Socrates ( 5th century B.C.) Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm . — Ralph Waldo Emerson (1841) One cannot have too large a party. — Jane Austen (1815) Where there’s music there can be no evil . — Cervantes (1615) One must learn by doing . . . you have no certainty until you try . — Sophocles (5th century B.C.)
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