As another summer approaches, the membership of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA) prepares for a fantastic summer full of festivities, recreation, camping and concerts at “Oselia CYM,” its camp/resort property in Ellenville, N.Y.
Adrian Dlaboha, president of the Ukrainian American Youth Association’s national board, stated, “The history of our prior eight years of the annual Nadiya Ye! Festival is filled with memorable performances by the top pop and rock groups from Ukraine, and this year’s band, The Doox, is sure to ignite our audiences. Our commitment to producing these festivals is deeply rooted in our educational work within our youth organization. The more our youth experience performances by professional groups from Ukraine, the greater their interest swells with love for Ukrainian music, its artists, language, and overall love for their ancestral roots.”
Oselia’s first post-Memorial Day event will be the annual Lemko Vatra produced by the Organization in Defense of Lemkivschyna (known by its Ukrainian-based acronym OOL). This colorful festival scheduled for the weekend of June 29-30 is unique in its style and entertainment, which focuses on the deep cultural traditions and heritage of Lemkivshchyna and the Carpathian regions of Ukraine.
The DOOX – a Ukrainian rock/pop group from Kyiv.
A highlight of this summer’s events includes the ninth annual Nadiya Ye! Festival scheduled for the weekend of July 4 through July 7. This year, we’re thrilled to announce the U.S. premier of the Ukrainian rock/pop group, The DOOX, from Kyiv. The main concert is scheduled for Saturday, July 6.
Prior to The DOOX taking stage at 9 p.m., audiences will be treated to a lively concert featuring the Zolotyj Promin Dance Ensemble and the Choir Lanka Halychanka, both from Hartford, Conn. This year’s festival will also include the crowd-favorite performance of DJ Stas and his laser light show on Friday night, a “zabava” (dance) on Saturday night and all-day live music on Saturday and Sunday featuring the Rodyna Band.
Oselia’s 2019 summer season will also include many activities for youths and adults alike, including a golf tournament, softball tournament, Dibrova Lounge pub nights, and a variety of weekend performances by Ukrainian folk dance groups, singers and much more. Come join us on our beautiful property in the New York Catskills for a summer you won’t forget.
For additional information about our children’s camps, events or our organization, please call us at 845-647-7230 or visit us at cym.org/us-ellenville.