By Cory Sharber | August 27, 2023
Thousands gathered in Horsham Sunday for the annual Ukrainian Folk Festival, celebrating Ukrainian independence and culture, despite the ongoing war with Russia.
Organizers dubbed this year’s festival a “celebration of liberty and unity,” one they said focused on the relationship between Ukraine and the United States. Firstly, through cultural connections, as more than a million Americans report being of Ukrainian descent, according to U.S. Census data. And secondly, for the support from the United States during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Read More >
PHOTOS: Horsham's Ukrainian Folk Festival Celebrates Ukrainian Independence Amid War With RussiaBy John Worthington | August 28, 2023 HORSHAM — Thousands got a glimpse into Ukraine’s rich culture Sunday afternoon as the 2023 Ukrainian Folk Festival entertained with song, dance, food and arts. Held at the Ukrainian American Sport Center, the festival celebrated the 32nd anniversary of Ukraine’s independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Youth dance troupes dazzled attendees with performances of Ukrainian folk dances, including the HOPAK and the Kolomiyka, while food vendors served a number of ethnic foods, including varenyky, holubtsi, and borscht. The vendor’s grove also featured a colorful selection of Ukrainian consumer goods, including embroidered shirts, biblical paintings and pysankas (intricately-decorated Ukrainian Easter eggs), as well as displays from several Ukrainian organizations and charities. Read More > Поширюють український лад та колаборують культурами: 32-й український фестиваль «Тризуб» |
12:00pm – Music & Song – Concessions and Vendors’ Grove Open
1:30 PM - Opening Ceremonies
2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Outdoor Festival Concert in Park
4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. - Live Music and Song
Vox Ethnika Band: “Ukrainian, Folk, traditional, modern, contemporary, and Rock”
Admission - $15; Children 14 & under - Free; Free Parking
$2 of each paid admission will be donated to Humanitarian Aid for Victims of War in Ukraine!