Holly Paluck: Chair

Lviv, Ukraine Dept: Holly Paluck is the chair of the festival committee. Our celebration and our strong sense of being tied to our past, our ancestry of where we have come, it is such a vibrant part of many of our lives. And not is only about celebrating ourselves but we are so excited that so many people remain interested in cultural events, according to CTV. The festival brought in a star performer all the way from Lviv, Ukraine. Sofiya Fedyna is an opera singer with a distinct message for peace around the world and sees music as a healing medium for us all People from Ukraine were among the first to come and settle in Canada. And on Saturday, Regina s Ukrainian community celebrated its heritage with the Ukrainian Festival in downtown Regina. Dancers, singers, artisans, and food vendors showcase their authentic Ukrainian talents from morning until night when they celebrate zabava, a traditional feast to celebrate harvest. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.