Various activities were offered for visitors, depending on their age, hobbies and preferences. For those willing to try folk art, there were master classes on Petrykivka painting, weaving, pysanka’s painting, flower wreaths and traditional motanka dolls.

Technology fans could compete with a robot, developing a techno club, and visitors could also test their level in table tennis.

Festival partners from the Clackamas County Public Health Division and the Multnomah County Health Department spread the information about important preventive health programs, required school vaccinations and free health offices. At the same time, representatives from the Portland Parks & Recreation offered free tree plants.

In addition, at the event it was possible to get information about various programs and services from sponsors Ukrainian Federal Credit Union and Maidan Plaza. Consultations were provided for Ukrainians who came under the United For Ukraine program.

Visitors had a choice of many goodies and a rich musical program. The star of the event was People’s Artist of Ukraine Oksana Bilozir. Together with her, the guests of the event sang well-known authors and folk songs.

The Ukrainian Foundation is grateful to everyone who helped make this holiday unforgettable – our tireless volunteers, friends, partners and visitors!

The Independence Day of Ukraine in Oregon united the local community – people of different ages, genders, professions and experiences, but with the ONE belief in VICTORY!

On Saturday, January 21st, bring your families to the Lloyd Center to see murals that traveled to Portland all the way from Ukraine, a puppet show based on a Ukrainian fairy tale, a caroling performance by children from the Ukrainian School of Knowledge and participate in other interactive activities.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Tickets · $12 – $20

www.eventbrite.com/e/ukrainian-cultural-festival-fundraiser-family-friendly-activities-tickets-479693204287

Location: Lloyd Center – 1405 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232

January 21st Workshop Schedule:

1 pm-2:30 pm: Storytelling: The Fox and The Stork – Puppet Show with Local Puppeteer Bill Holznage

2:30 pm-3:00 pm: The Ukrainian School of Knowledge will perform a Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Program

3:00 pm-5:00 pm: Stork Copper Pin Workshop; take home a wearable copper critter! Delightful for your jacket or hat.

5:00 pm-6:00 pm: Pysanky Workshop; dive into Ukrainian heritage and paint some eggs with us!

Ukrainian community and families sponsoring Ukrainians are invited to see authentic Ukrainian Vertep and join our community members in the Ukrainian winter celebration.
We are grateful to the Portland Refugee Support Group for sponsoring this event for the Ukrainian community.

Location: First United Methodist PDX (1838 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201).

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2022, 3 pm – 6 pm.

This live workshop is part of Culture Fest, a partnership with the Oregon Folklife Network that supports traditional arts and culture programming around the state.    

The event will take place at the First United Methodist Church of Portland (Collins Hall), 1838 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR on November 13th, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The class is limited to 35 people and requires registration at the following link: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pysanky-as-holiday-ornaments-workshop-tickets-439891666817.

Once you register, you should receive a confirmation email confirming your spot. If you haven’t received a confirmation, please contact us at 971-340-7631. 

The Oregon Folklife Network, a division of the Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the University of Oregon, partners annually with arts, culture, and heritage organizations around the state for Culture Fest. The partnerships, which receive funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Cultural Trust, and Oregon Historical Society, help organizations of all sizes produce performances, demonstrations, and presentations celebrating Oregon’s living cultural heritages. This year, six collaborative public programs will bring diverse folk and traditional artists to venues around the Willamette Valley. 

“Culture Fest generates paid opportunities for artists and supports deeper connections between local organizations and traditional artists throughout the state,” said Emily Hartlerode, associate director at Oregon Folklife Network. “It’s an honor to partner with these organizations in support of Oregon’s diverse cultural life.”

About Ukrainian Foundation 

Ukrainian Foundation was established in 2006 by immigrants from Ukraine to help Ukrainian refugees adjust to their new home in the United States. Our mission is to promote and protect Ukrainian culture, environment, and heritage, provide assistance to the Ukrainian people, and support democratic Ukraine and her sovereignty. The art of pysanka is one of the oldest folk traditions of Ukraine and an important part of Ukrainian cultural practices by Ukrainians around the world. Pysanky are also known in the US as “Ukrainian Easter eggs” and are part of the world’s cultural heritage. The goal of the pysanka workshop is to teach both ethnic Ukrainians and people of other ethnic and racial backgrounds the basics of this ancient Ukrainian folk art. 

About Oregon Folklife Network 

Oregon Folklife Network is administered by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the University of Oregon and is the state’s designated folk and traditional arts program. OFN conducts statewide research to document Oregon’s wide variety of living cultural heritages and partners to create public programs to share these diverse traditions. From Native basket, weavers to hip hop emcees, from fisher poets to buckaroo gear makers, Norwegian foods, Mexican ballet Folklorico, and more, there is a world of culture in Oregon.

About the Museum 

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History enhances knowledge of Earth’s environments and cultures, inspiring stewardship of our collective past, present, and future. The museum is located at 1680 E. 15th Ave., near Hayward Field. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for youths and seniors, and $12 for families (two adults and up to four youths). Reduced admission is available for visitors presenting Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. Admission is free to members and UO ID card holders. For general information call 541-346-3024.

Media Contact: 

Kristine Mushkevych

contact@ukrainian.foundation

971-340-7631 

Links: 

Ukrainian Foundation: https://ukrainian.foundation

Oregon Folklife Network: https://mnch.uoregon.edu/oregon-folklife-network  

Museum of Natural and Cultural History: https://mnch.uoregon.edu 

Ukrainian Foundation kindly invites you to celebrate Ukrainian culture together!

Live music by Ukrainian and local musicians
Ukrainian traditional dancing
National Ukrainian food
Demonstration of Ukrainian arts, crafts by skilled artisans
Various workshops and classes for children and adults
Lots of fun activities for children
Competitions, raffles with many prizes

All proceeds raised will go to purchase life saving medical supplies for Ukrainian people affected by the war

For information about how to become a vendor, please
call: 503-317-2226 or
email: com44uf@gmail.com