Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival Program

Baba Magda invites you to Celebrate 125 years of Ukrainian Immigration

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Welcome! Vitaemo!

Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival is Four! We're proud of what we've accomplished for Lamont County, for the Village of Andrew, for Ukrainians and wannabes in this short time! Whether you're a first-timer or have been with us since Day One, thank you.

Without you…..it's pointless. And impossible.

This year marks the start of a two-year celebration of the 125th anniversary of Ukrainian immigration and settlement in Canada. Iwan Pylypow began what would become five major waves of immigration. Canada is still home to the 3rd largest Ukrainian population after Ukraine and Russia.

August 24th will mark the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence. We pray for long awaited peace in the country of our ancestors.

Join us as we mark these important milestones in typical Babas & Borshch fashion.

Hazel Anaka, Festival Coordinator

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At a Glance Weekend Highlights Saturday • • • • • • •

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Help build a new pich starting 10:30 am south side of the hall.

Learn to Ukrainian Dance at 11 am in the main hall with instruction by the talented dancers of MY Ukrainian Dance Academy.

Hear Calgary author Pam Clark talk about her novel Kalyna, a fictional account of the life and times of a Ukrainian family from the Edna-Star area.

Kids' Activities highlighted on page 8.

“Experience the buildings and their history through song” by Zemlia Vocal Trio as they perform at the Museum 1 pm, Church 2 pm, and Grain Elevator 3 pm.

Hear the owner of Canada’s first legal still, Rob de Groot, tell the moonshine story in the Beer Garden at 1 & 3 pm. Moonshine samples available for tasting.

Make & Take a Leatherwork project with Sky Hoffos in Baba's Bazaar; supply fees apply.

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Attend the Divine Liturgy at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 10 am.

Try the potato pancakes at Baba's Brunch, Main Street, Lions' Building, 9 am - 1 pm.

Attend the “Going Home” travelogue in the main hall at 11:30 am. Hear from people who have traveled and a company that makes it possible.

Cheer on the Chudovyi Ukrainian Dancers of Innisfree as they make there festival debut at 12:15 pm.

Cheer on your favourite home cook during the Borshch Cook Off, 1 pm main hall.

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The Spirit of 1891 On September 9, 1891, two fellow villagers from Nebyliv (in present day western Ukraine, also known as Halychyna), Vasyl Ilyniak and Iwan Pylypow disembarked from the SS Oregon at Quebec City. They had heard about “Free Lands” in Canada and decided to pursue a new opportunity.

The two travelled together as far as Winnipeg.

Ilyniak connected with German farmers originally from Halychyna in the outlying areas, and arranged to learn what “homesteading” was all about. He remained in the area that became known as Gretna. By the end of September, Pylypow went westward to investigate other regions of Western Canada, to see where it would be best to take up land. He made it as far as Calgary by train, then moved on to Edmonton.

At the end of November, Pylypow had decided to return to Nebyliv to retrieve his family and return to Canada to live.

Back in Halychyna, Pylypow eagerly spread the news of the vast lands in Western Canada.

The news was now circulating throughout Nebyliv and other parts of Ukraine: “Go to Canada!

Some of our people are already there, near a place called Edmonton, at Edna post office.”

This marked the beginning of first wave of immigration from Ukraine to Canada. The determined spirit of these Ukrainian trailblazers set the tone for more families, and five waves of immigration to Canada. Join us as Ukrainian-Canadians begin to commemorate and celebrate this part of our shared, national history.

Written by Radomir Bilash, National Historian, Ukrainian Canadian Congress

“KANADA- UKRAINA 125”

by Oleh Lesiuk

This logo commemorates 125 years of Ukrainian immigration to Canada. The logo consists of three parts. The bottom part symbolizes four Waves of immigration to Canada. These are the waves of the ocean to be overcome, the waves of people that brought new hopes and dreams to a new land. In the central part of the logo people transform into the three flying cranes. These powerful, intelligent and enduring birds appear often in Ukrainian music and folklore and are known in Canada as well. Zhuravli, as they are called in Ukrainian, are a long-standing symbol of migrating from one's own nest to travel to far lands, possibly never to return again. The group of cranes symbolizes a family as a foundation of society. Once settled in a new land they strive to desired heights. The national crest of Ukraine – the Golden Trident (Tryzub), superimposed on a blue crane, symbolizes the country of origin. The wings of the cranes ultimately transform into a Maple Leaf – the national symbol of Canada. The Logo courtesy Ukrainian number “125” indicates 125 years of immigration to Canada.

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I Am Ukrainian-Canadian Hey, I'm not a bohunk, or a kozak...

I don't live in a burdai or eat solonyna, or wear a babushka... and I don't know Teklia, Hryhory, or Paraska from Ukraine, although I'm certain they're really, really nice.

I have a Baba & Dido, not a grandma & grandpa.

I speak Ukrainian, not Russian.

And I pronounce it 'pyrohy' not 'perogy.'

My ancestors fought for the right to their own flag.

I believe in independence, not oppression, freedom, not corruption, and that Borshch is a gift from God. A pich is an oven, a kurka is a chicken, And it's pronounced horilka not vodka, horilka!!!

Canada is the envy of the world!

Beautiful and fiercely proud and the best part of North America My name is Bohdan!!

And I am a Ukrainian-Canadian!!!!

(Inspired by Molson’s I am Canadian)

Win! Win! Win! • Buy a 50/50 ticket in support of the Festival. One winner each day. Don't need to be present to win…..winner will be contacted by telephone.

• Complete the questionnaire available at the Information Table for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card • Attend the “Going Home” Ukraine travelogue for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates from Cobblestone Freeway • Kids can enter the Find Me contest at the Lego Village display.

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Food! Food! Food!

Smachnoho!

Redeem your coupon for a FREE borshch sample at any of the 3 Ukrainian food concessions!

If the mere thought of pyrohy, borshch, holubtsi and more makes you drool you've come to the right place! All food concessions will be outside in sight of the Music Jam, Beer Garden, and Kid's Activities. ““A Taste for Life” Ukrainian Кafé & Бistro by St. John's Institute, Edmonton are the 2016 Zabava caterers and concession operators.

Frozen takeaways will be available! They bring Taste of Edmonton experience to satisfying crowds quickly and deliciously! Call 800-439-2320 or visit http://www.stjohnsinstitute.com Zabava ticket holders are in for a treat Saturday night.

Kastelen Sausage & Fine Meats brings a selection of Ukrainian food and festival treats (think mini donuts!) to hungry festival crowds. Visit their booth in Baba's Bazaar for meat products to take home. Call 780-922-5322 or www.kastelenmeats.ca Bohdan's Ukrainian Foods of Mundare is a family-run operation that offers delicious homemade food and melt-inyour-mouth pyrohy to festival visitors. For more information call 780-764-2450.

J&B Concession of Ashmont is offering a western menu of burgers, fries, smokies, ice cream, snack foods, and more.

Judy Keats 780-646-3067 Stay cool with frozen treats from Bhagvan’s Dairy Cream 780-695-3454 Baba's Brunch: Bring your appetite to Baba's Brunch on Sunday 9 am - 1 pm on Main Street (5019-51 St). This Andrew Lions Club fundraiser supports their work in the community.

Na Zdorovlia! To Health!

Babas & Borshch signature drink, Na Zdorovlia! will be featured at the Beer Garden & Zabava bar. NEW this year is a talk on Saturday afternoon by Rob de Groot, owner of Red Cup Distillery, Canada's first legal moonshine still! Taste this 100% wheat moonshine as made pre-1940. Also on offer Ukrainian Beer & Vodka Sampling! Proceeds from the beer garden and bar will go toward the Andrew Figure Skating Club.

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Zabava 2016 Whether this is your first or fourth time, Zabava 2016 promises a delicious Ukrainian feast, talented performers, and great dance music!

St. John's Institute “A Taste for Life” Ukrainian Кafé & Бistro are our caterers of choice this year. Expect to be wowed.

Edmonton's Verkhovyna Ensemble consisting of the Dunai Dancers and the Verkhovyna Choir will entertain Zabava guests with heart stopping, floor level performances. Be sure to stay for the kolomyika!

Join the Polka Nation with Edmonton dance band Trembita. A horn section, guitar, drums, accordion, bass guitar and thirty years experience will get your toes tapping!

Verkhovyna Choir

Dunai Dance Troupe

Trembita Dance Band

Zabava Tickets In 2016 Zabava tickets will have a coloured dot indicating when ticket holders will enter the hall to choose their seats.

• Green dot Tickets bought before July 1 will enter first • Yellow dot Tickets bought before August 1 will enter second • Red dot Tickets bought after August 1 will enter last Advance Tickets are still $50 per person regardless of age. If any tickets are available at the door the price will be $60 each.

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Kids! Kids! Kids!

There's never been a better time for kids and families to attend Babas & Borshch.

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Lego display and adjacent Kid Zone play area in Baba's Bazaar, thanks to NALUG (Northern Alberta Lego Users Group). Try your hand at the Find Me! contest for kids.

Bouncy Boyz Inflatables, $5 “Kurka Kapers” Join FCSS as they unleash the henhouse! Family fun for all ages using a parachute, obstacle course, and a whole flock of rubber chickens!

Family Ball Game---so it's like a Ball Game. It's in a Ball Diamond. There's a pitcher, a catcher…..oh, and a TEN FOOT BALL!!

Learn to play some games that pioneer Ukrainian kids would have played.

Check out the entries of the Lamont County Ukrainian Heritage Colouring and Essay Contests. Be on hand as winners are announced and prizes awarded.

Thanks in part to sponsor MEG Energy and Lamont County FCSS.

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SATURDAY PROGRAM MAIN FESTIVAL SITE BABA'S BAZAAR MAIN HALL

(adjacent to Main Hall)

Main Hall opens 10 am 11 am - Noon Learn to Ukrainian Dance!

For all ages!

12:30 pm MY Ukrainian Dance Academy performs

FREE WIFI in Bazaar All day 10 am - 5 pm Exhibits/Vendors *Geneaology Project “Journey to Canada” Exhibit courtesy of Kule Folklore 125th Anniversary Displays Visit the Lego display, Kid Zone play area, “Find Them” contest

1:30 pm Author Pam Clark (nee Kuryluk) discusses her novel, Kalyna.

Q & A, autographs

11 am - 6 pm BEER GARDEN *Na Zdorovlia (fes val drink) *Vodka sampling 11 am - 6 pm OUTDOOR MUSIC JAM *bands, individuals *CD sales *bring a lawn chair

*Pysanka demo - all day Get your hands dirty helping build a Pich (outdoor oven)!

Starts at 10:30 am

3:00 pm IMPORTANT: MAIN HALL CLOSES for Rehearsal & Zabava setup 6 pm - 1 am ZABAVA Banquet, Verkhovyna Ensemble, Trembita.

Advance Tickets $50, at the door (if available) $60.

Leatherwork Make & Take Projects by Sky Hoffos Keychain or bracelet, supply fees apply

(Program subject to change without no ce)

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OUTDOOR MUSIC JAM / BEER GARDEN

1 & 3 pm *Moonshine Sampling Let’s Talk Moonshine!

Rob de Groot talks about moonshine making thru the ages

August 20, 2016 HALL GROUNDS

OFF-SITE VENUES UKRAINIAN CP STATION CHURCH MUSEUM

GRAIN ELEVATOR

KID’S ACTIVITIES run by Lamont County FCSS *Kurka Kapers *Family Games

11:00 am - 4:30 pm

See schedule at grounds

See Village map on page 14.

Bouncy Boyz Inflatables $5 charge

“Experience the buildings and their history through song” Performances by Zemlia Vocal Trio: 1 pm Museum, 2 pm Church, 3 pm Grain Elevator

TOURS, ACTIVITIES, DEMONSTRATIONS All Off-Site Venues accessible by Shu le, walking or driving. Watch for signs.

(Program subject to change without no ce)

Dance Supplies Costumes Apparel Footwear Boots Slippers T-shirts Clothing Embroidery Tablecloths Table Runners Basket Covers Men’s & Ladies Wear Souvenirs Gifts Jewelry Easter Egg Supplies Pysanky Nesting Dolls and more!

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SUNDAY PROGRAM MAIN FESTIVAL SITE BABA'S BAZAAR MAIN HALL

(adjacent to Main Hall)

11:30 am “Going Home” Learn about travel to Ukraine

11 am - 4 pm

12:15 pm Chudovyi Ukrainian Dancers of Innisfree

Displays, exhibits cont’d Pysanka Demo con nues Lego Display, kid zone play area & “Find Them” contest con nues

1 pm BORSHCH COOK OFF Pre-register by Aug 11

Closing musical performance immediately following Borshch Cook Off

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OUTDOOR MUSIC JAM / BEER GARDEN 11 am - 4 pm OUTDOOR MUSIC JAM *bring lawn chair

11 am - 5 pm BEER GARDEN *Na Zdorovlia *Vodka Sampling *Moonshine Sampling

(Program subject to change without no ce)

August 21, 2016 HALL GROUNDS 11 am - 4 pm FCSS KID’S ACTIVITIES con nue *Family Games *Kurka Kapers

OFF-SITE VENUES UKRAINIAN CP STATION CHURCH MUSEUM

GRAIN ELEVATOR

10 am - noon 11 am - 4 pm DIVINE TOURS, ACTIVITIES, DEMONSTRATIONS LITURGY All Off-Site Venues accessible by Shu le, walking or driving. Watch for signs.

See Village map on page 14.

Church closes at noon

9 am - 1 pm Baba’s Brunch Lion’s Den, Mainstreet Proceeds to Andrew Lions Club (Program subject to change without no ce)

Thank you! Dyakuyu! See you next year...August 19-20, 2017!

Congratulations Ukraine on the 25th anniversary of Independence August 24, 2016!

A hard won, ongoing battle for self-actualization.

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Baba’s Bazaar Welcome to this gathering place! In this space you'll find things to learn and things to buy. FREE WiFi thanks to sponsor MCSNet will make shopping and posting so much easier! Is there a Ukrainian blouse, shawl, keepsake, sausage, or travel plans in your future?

We're pleased to have displays from 2 Ukrainian Museums and the Kule Folklore Centre as we mark the 125th anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada.

Be sure to check out the Lego village display. Kids are welcome to play in the Lego Kid Zone and enter the Find Me contest!

AB-Ukraine Genealogical Project Art & Adornment Audeo Studio Cobblestone Freeway Images by Stan Kastelen Sausage & Fine Meats Kule Folklore Exhibit Lego Village & Kid Zone Ll’Autentiko

Pysanky by Christinia Koscielnuk Sky's Forge & Leather Work Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of Canada (UCWLC) Museum Ukrainian Colors Ukrainian Museum of Canada-Alberta Branch *Registered at time of printing

• Great Ukrainian music • Latest News from Ukraine • Guest Interviews • Ukrainian Jewish Heritage • Book Reviews • & much, much more!

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Music! Music! Music!

Outdoor Music Jam—Tucked among the food concessions and beer garden is the ever-popular Music Jam stage. Thanks to organizer Charlie Gargus, we have new and returning acts entertaining you in 2016. Bring a lawn chair, hat, and sunscreen as you settle down for hours of musical talent. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Alicia & Steven Slusarchuk Andrew Zagrosh Billy Andriuk & friends Don Klym & Noreen Easterbrook Ernie Miciak Harry Mynzak & Cheryl Verboom Jody Quikstad John Kusick Silver & Gold Trio Silver Strings Soul Spice

*Confirmed at press time

Zemlia Vocal Trio invite you to “experience the buildings and their history through song” as they perform specially selected songs at the Museum 1 pm, Church 2 pm, and Grain Elevator 3 pm.

10 Tips for a Great Festival Experience 1. Dress the part; wear your colours! Get into the mood with embroidered Ukrainian shirts, shawls, t-shirts, more.

2. Protect yourself….with sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, umbrella, repellent, wipes 3. Get comfy…..bring a lawn chair 4. Bring cash…..treat yourself at Baba's Bazaar. ABM available at Servus Credit Union, Main Street.

5. Feed yourself….lots of yummy choices for ethnic and western food.

6. Stay hydrated…..with lots of H2O (or Na Zdorovlia, Ukrainian beer, moonshine or various other beverages) 7. Take lots of pictures. Share the best on Twitter @babasandborshch #babasandborshch Bring a portable charger for your phone.

8. Get social….practice small town friendliness by talking to friends and strangers alike 9. Plan your day….so you don't miss anything!

10. Have fun…..isn't that why you're here?

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Borshch! Borshch! Borshch!

B rshch Cook Off

Borshch Capital of Canada

This year as we honour Ukrainian immigrants we ask that Borshch Cook off entries include ingredients Baba would have used in the 1890s. • Claim your FREE 3 oz borshch sample just for attending the Festival • Enter the Borshch Cook Off. Still no entry fee, preregistration by calling 780-365-2434 before August 11th. Entries limited to the first 15!

Cook Off Judges include Chef Gail Hall, CFCW's Jackie Rae Greening and CTV personality!

Baba Magda Fan Club Join the BABA MAGDA FAN CLUB for advance notice of special events and members only prize draws! Complete the form online or at the Festival Information Table.

Take time to meet and greet Baba Magda.

Get your picture taken with everyone's favourite Baba!

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Dyakuyu! Dyakuyu! Dyakuyu!

Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival is successful because of YOU! So, who are YOU? You may be a….

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Sponsor/Supporter Board Member Politician Employee Volunteer Demonstrator/Interpreter Performer

Judge Media Outlet Government Department Community Organization Charitable Foundation Business Visitor

Proud Ukrainian or a 'Wannabe'

SUPPORTERS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ATCO Electric BHD Companies Lamont Farm Centre Roy Anaka Trucking Tri-Line Carriers Ukrainian Canadian Congress-APC Vegreville Agricultural Society

Alberta-Ukraine Genealogical Project Go East Regional Tourism Organization Kule Folklore Centre Lamont County FCSS NALUG (Northern Alberta Lego Users Group) UCWLC Museum Ukrainian Museum of Canada-Alberta Branch

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Come join us at the “Babas & Borshch Festival” as Lamont County celebrates Ukrainian immigration and settlement in Alberta and Canada.

The Ukrainian culture and legacy of Lamont County endures and makes us proud.

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