Stamford Eparchy to play host to annual Ukrainian Day Festival

STAMFORD, Conn. - The Connecticut State Ukrainian Day Committee will sponsor the annual Ukrainian Day Festival on September 13 on the grounds of St. Basil's Seminary, here on Glenbrook Road.

The day will begin with a pontifical divine liturgy at 11 a.m., celebrated by Bishop Basil Losten of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford.

Throughout the day Ukrainian food such as varenyky, holubtsi, kovbasa and kapusta, picnic food and other refreshments will be available.

At 2:15 p.m. a lively and colorful program of Ukrainian dances, songs and music will feature ensembles of various groups from the area and The Lvivyany Ensemble.

Tours will be given at the unique Ukrainian museum on the grounds, and the outdoor arts and crafts booths of 20 vendors will include items such as ceramics, glassware, shirts, books, tapes, novelties and more. There will be activities for children.

Over the years, $238,000 has been raised at Ukrainian Day Festivals, with most of the monies earmarked for St. Basil's Seminary.

Behind the scenes, a large contingent of older and younger adults in each Connecticut parish spend the days before the festival preparing the thousands of varenyky, holubtsi, tortes, etc., consumed at this event.

Entrance to the festival, which includes parking, is $4 at the gate and $3 for advance tickets, which may be obtained by contacting Helen Rudy of East Hartford, Conn., at (860) 568-5445.

The festival will be held rain or shine. For more information call (203) 269-5909.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, August 16, 1998, No. 33, Vol. LXVI

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