2016 “Baltic Stars” with Ternopil citizens

The Ukrainian Centre for Youth and Children in Latvia held the VI International Festival of Ukrainian Youth Arts “Baltic Stars” in Riga. Ukraine was presented by children and youth vocal and dance groups from Dnipro, Odesa and Kharkiv. Their performances were accompanied by master-classes from Ternopil guests. Special attention was paid to the exhibition of our famous local lore specialist and collector of unique ancient shirts Vira Matkovska. The Honoured Master of Folk Arts, icon-painter Volodymyr Sherstiy also presented his works. Tetiana Okhrytska’s woolen handiwork impressed the visitors with its originality and elegance. The festival “Baltic Stars” has not witnessed bandura music before, that’s why Uliana Perkhaliuk’s performance was warmly accepted by the audience. By the way, the founder and tireless organizer of The Ukrainian Centre for Youth and Children in Latvia is Mrs.Olha Berha, an activist of Ukrainian diaspora in Latvia. Born in Volyn region, Mrs.Olha Berha was sent to Riga after the graduation from the university. Beginning from the 1990s she was a member of different patriotic organizations which supported the independence of Ukraine and Latvia.

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