Friends of Ukraine and UAZA invite you to join Charity Bazaar to support Ukraine!

The event is organized with the support of the Hellenic Community of Pretoria, the Embassy of Lithuania to the RSA, the Embassy of Bulgaria to the RSA and the Embassy of Georgia to the RSA and other countries-friends of Ukraine.

All proceeds from this event will go for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

The best of Ukrainian and International cuisine: varenyky (pierogi), borsch, Jewish bagels, plov, delicacies Bulgarian and Georgian dishes, and many more!

Bandura played by Nadia Pryimak
Bandura, also called kobza, a stringed instrument of the psaltery family considered the national musical instrument of Ukraine. It is used chiefly to accompany folk music. The modern bandura has an oval wooden body; a short, fretless neck attached to the soundboard in an off-center position and 56 to 68 chromatically tuned treble strings stretched over the soundboard.

Ukrainian folk dance performed by Orlovska Dance Studio as well as Kateryna Aloshyna, dancer and choreographer, involves everybody in social dancing!

A Ukrainian folk dance had originated as a male dance among the Zaporizhia Cossacks in the 16th century, but later danced by couples, male soloists, and mixed groups of dancers. The Hopak is often popularly referred to as the “National Dance of Ukraine”. See Hopak at SABC3 studio

Pop-Folk/Rock-Folk music by Svitlana Sheremet and Olga Tsyganok

Face painting for kids and adults by Cercle Francophone de Pretoria (Social and Voluntary Association). Learn about the Ukrainian and French alphabets as well.

Namysto wine
This label celebrates the beaded necklaces (namysto), one of the oldest forms of women’s jewellery in Ukraine.

Full program will be announced soon!

The event is kid-friendly and dogs are welcome (on a leash, of course).

Free parking available next to venue.

So bring your friends and family and enjoy Sunday with the Friends of Ukraine at Hellenic Community of Pretoria.

Your participation can save lives!

 If you would like
> to sell your products during the bazaar, please book your table here by 4th of May;
> to donate some items/goods for raffle or auction, please send email to [email protected] by 4th of May;
> to participate in entertainment program, please contact to [email protected] by 4th of May.

We have prepared for you many interesting meetings, conversations and cultural delicacies – invite family and friends!

Let’s make a difference together!