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The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala.

Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones.

The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.

Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester
The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
Danielle Da Silva - Sou'wester The Spirit of Ukraine pavilion at this year’s Folklorama highlighted the centuries-old tradition of Ivana Kupala. Through dance, costume, and cultural displays, guests were taught about the pagan summer solstice holiday (that now celebrates St. John the Baptist) and its rituals, including leaping over bonfires as a test of love, and searching for blooming ferns in the forest, another ancient endeavour with romantic undertones. The pavilion closed on Aug. 18 and included performances from the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and live music by Dean Wasylowski, Dale Wasylowski, and Thom Cooke.
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