CYM EDMONTON PRESENTS
MALANKA 2025
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025
Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex
9615 -153 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
What is Malanka?
Malanka is a Ukrainian folk holiday celebrated on January 13th, which is New Year’s Eve in accordance with the Julian calendar. The ancestors of Ukrainians believed that on New Year’s Eve, good and evil spirits descended on the earth. In order to ward off evil before the new year, the night was spent dancing, partaking in ritualistic meals, fortune telling, casting of spells, and singing carols.
Featuring TYSK Band
We are so excited to welcome the guest performers this year from Down East. Tysk Band is a highly acclaimed group from Toronto that has performed on many stages including the Bloor West Villiage Toronto Ukrainian Festival. Their modern and upbeat performance is sure to make you want to polka all night long!
Performances by
Verkhovyna Ensemble
The Verkhovyna Ukrainian Song and Dance Ensemble is the cultural arm of the Edmonton branch of the Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada (CYM). A broad spectrum of the Ukrainian community is represented within the ensemble, from Ukrainians new to Canada to fourth generation Ukrainian Canadians.
The Ensemble is comprised of three groups: Verkhovyna Choir, Dunai Dancers, and Verkhovyna School of Ukrainian dance. The Verkhovyna Choir and Dunai Dancers have toured together as an ensemble, as well as performed separately, for appreciative audiences in Canada, the United States of America, Brazil, Costa Rica and Eastern Europe.
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ABOUT THE UKRAINIAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION
The Ukrainian Youth Association is a voluntary, non-profit organization that encourages children and youth to cultivate their Ukrainian and Ukrainian-Canadian heritage by promoting traditions, cultural activities and language. Our goal is to instill a sense of Ukrainian heritage, culture and identity, as well as promote good citizenship and volunteerism in the community.
Our multi-faceted program is tailored towards children and youth between the ages of 4 and 17 and includes weekly cultural gatherings, excursions and trips, athletic programs, and summer and winter camps. These activities focus on the development of good character, ethics, morals and leadership skills.
Malanka is our annual fundraiser for our youth programming.