A Ukrainian Summer

Supplement to The Ukrainian Weekly, May 6, 2001

We knew it was coming when the spring peepers (a.k.a. treefrogs, a member of the Hylidae family) emerged in the little pond that appears during the wet seasons in the wooded area near our office. The chorus of frogs is one of the first harbingers of spring in these parts, so we knew summer would be here soon. Time, then, to work on our annual supplement titled "A Ukrainian Summer."

And here it is. Our lead stories cover two major events - or more precisely series of events - that have worldwide significance: Pope John Paul II's first visit to Ukraine in June and celebrations in Ukraine of the 10th anniversary of independence in August.

For those who want something a little different and off the beaten track, there is our centerfold feature about the resort town of Truskavets in western Ukraine.

This special supplement also covers the old stand-bys that make summer what it is: the camps and workshops sponsored by the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM), the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, the Sitch sports club, the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus and the Voloshky Dance Ensemble.

Also covered are favorite Ukrainian summer destinations such as Hunter, N.Y., Soyuzivka and the SUM resort in Ellenville, N.Y. Add to that mix a glimpse of some of the Ukrainian festivals, conferences, sports tournaments and various esoteric events that span the months from May through September ... and there you have it: a complete and colorful Ukrainian summer. Enjoy!

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do...

• Ukraine gears up for the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Kyiv and Lviv ...
  by Deanna Yurchuk
  
  Papal visit's logo
  
  
• ... and 10 years of independence
  by Roman Woronowycz
  Kyiv Press Bureau
  
  
• Ukrainian community in Hunter area comes alive during the summer months
  by Ika Koznarska Casanova
  
  
• Traditions of Ivan Kupalo flourish in New York City
  
  
• Soyuzivka promises a fun-filled season with plenty to do, and much of it new
  by Sonia Semanyshyn
  
  
• Chornomorska Sitch to hold Sports School at Soyuzivka
  
  
• SUM resort in upstate New York strives to offer something for everyone
  by Peter Kosciolek
  
  
• Ukrainian American Youth Association says: put some SUM in your summer
  by Andriy Bihun
  
  
• Resort town of Truskavets attracts tourists who seek something different
  by Roman Woronowycz
  Kyiv Press Bureau
  
  
• Summertime activities cap off year for members of Plast Scouting Organization
  by Roman Juzeniw
  
  
• San Diego community schedules Ukrainian Festival
  by Bill W. Loznycky Jr.
  
  
• St. George Church to host street fair
  by Taras Schumylowych
  
  
• Tryzub to sponsor 25th golf tourney
  
  
• Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus announces its 2001 summer programs
  by Anatoli W. Murha
  
  
• Kobzarska Sich slates vocal workshop
  by Anatoli W. Murha
  
  
• Folk dance camp in Lehighton is open to children, and adults
  by Paula Duda Holoviak
  
  
• Voloshky Performing Dance Academy once again comes to the Poconos
  by Peggy Leiby and Ret Turner
  
  
• Ukrainian topics at U. of Illinois
  
  
• A Ukrainian Summer Calendar

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, May 6, 2001, No. 18, Vol. LXIX

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