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26 OUR LIFE • December 2024 ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ВІДДІЛІВ І ЧЛЕНКИНЬ • BRANCH & MEMBER NEWS Branch 88 Supports Unique Diorama Exhibition in Philadelphia Petrusia Sawchak , Press Secretary, Branch 88, Philadelphia, PA Poster showing scenes from the stories. Branch 88 in Philadelphia was among the sponsors of a unique exhibition of 13 Ukrainian children’s folktales in ethnographic diorama format, Ukrain - ian Folktales and Traditions for Children , in the 3,500-square-foot auditorium of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great in Jenkintown, Pa., from October 13 to November 17. Admission was free, but more than $5,000 was raised from donations for the Ukrainian War Orphans Fund in war-torn Ukraine. The exhibition was also under the patronage of the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Philadelphia Archeparchy, Borys Gudziak; Sister Joann Sosler, Provincial Superior, Sisters of St. Basil the Great; and Iryna Mazur, Esq., Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Philadelphia. The exhibition was made possible because of the creative genius of Branch 88 member Luba Chor - nodolsky and her husband Andrij, who dedicated more than 20 years to creating it. Also contributing to the exhibition was Lida Dychdala, a longtime former member of Branch 88, who made all the costumes for the characters. They meticulously and colorful - ly crafted the characters and animals in the various scenes from the stories to teach lessons like compas - sion, respect, kindness, and cooperation. Both chil - dren and adults can learn from the exhibition. This was the first time that all the works were pre - sented together. A huge turn-out of visitors from the Ukrainian community filled the auditorium to support the unique exhibition, which is both whim - sical and awe-inspiring for both children and adults Andrij and Luba Chornodolsky. The Koza Dereza diorama. and relates to the traditions and cultural heritage of Ukraine. Entertainment was provided by young musical prodigies who all performed beautifully: Ihor Dekajlo on the violin; Yurij Pitula, soloist; and Andrij Fartachuk on the saxaphone. Ihor’s mother Innesa Tymoch- ko Dekajlo also accompanied Ihor on the violin. Branch 88 members volunteered in various func - tions at the hospitality table and provided deli - cious sweets for the guests.
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