6:56 PM NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF UKRAINIAN AUSTRALIANS TO BE HELD IN SYDNEY | |
On the occasion of Multicultural March in NSW, Ukrainian Australians are extending the hand of mateship to their Aussie friends, neighbours and workmates of all backgrounds to join them in Sydney on the June long weekend as Ukrainians commemorate 65 years of positive contribution to Australia. The National Festival of Ukrainian Australians will be a two-day showcase of cultural performances, food and drink, sporting competition, culinary events, and social gatherings between old and new friends. "At our National Festival in Sydney, Ukrainian Australians will both celebrate our rich heritage and show our gratitude for the many opportunities that Australia has given Ukrainians since we arrived in substantial numbers in 1948,” stated Mr Stefan Romaniw, President of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) and former Victorian Multicultural Commissioner. "That’s why we are inviting our Australian friends of all cultural, language and faith backgrounds to join us. It’s the sharing of our respective cultures that makes us all stronger and unified as Australians,” Mr Romaniw said. The National Festival is a chance to experience everything from our unique Ukrainian food, such as varenyky dumplings, to our world-famous Kozak dancing, as well some fair dinkum Ukrainian hospitality. "And, it’s a chance for our community to mark the courage and commitment of our founding fathers and mothers who left tyranny in Europe to build vibrant and self-sufficient lives from humble beginnings, including migrant reception centres and hostels. Ukrainians were formally among the first post-war migrants and, with patience and perseverance, helped build our successful, culturally diverse society at the end of the White Australia Policy,” Mr Romaniw said. The open invitation to the National Festival is line with the AFUO’s recently adopted Multicultural Policy The National Festival of Ukrainian Australians will be held under the auspices of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, the peak umbrella body for the Ukrainian Australian community. EndsMarch 1, 2013 For more information: Stefan Romaniw 0419 531 255 or Pete Shmigel 0419 541 531 source: http://ozeukes.com | |
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