B.C. Ukrainian Cultural Festival

05/25/2025

05/25/2025

CONTEST ALERT 🚨

Are you interested in winning two tickets to our year ends show on Sunday June 1st? If so, Like and share this post for a chance to be randomly selected!

Good Luck everyone

05/25/2025

05/15/2025

Happy Vyshyvanka Day! Happy Embroidery Day!

The vyshyvanka is a powerful symbol of Ukrainian national identity and pride It is worn during national holidays, cultural festivals, and especially on Vyshyvanka Day, which celebrates Ukrainian heritage. Traditionally, embroidery patterns were believed to serve as amulets that protected the wearer from harm, bad spirits, or misfortune.
Each symbol, color, and pattern has a meaning. For example:
• Red and black are common in central Ukraine and symbolize love and sorrow.
• Geometric designs, crosses, trees of life, and stars often reflect nature, fertility, and ancestral memory.

Different regions of Ukraine have distinct styles, colors, and motifs.
• Hutsul region: Bright, colorful patterns.
• Poltava region: Subtle, white-on-white embroidery.
• Bukovyna: Rich, intricate patterns often incorporating floral and symbolic designs.

Vyshyvankas are often passed down through generations and sometimes include symbols representing family history or personal stories. They are worn at weddings, baptisms, and other important life events.

In modern Ukraine, the vyshyvanka has become a symbol of resilience, unity, and patriotism, especially in times of conflict. It connects Ukrainians to their past and strengthens their sense of cultural continuation.

05/14/2025

Our year end concert is only a few weeks away. Join us June 8th to see all our age groups perform!

05/13/2025

05/07/2025

Volunteers needed!

We need at least 40 volunteers to help out at the festival. We have a variety of opportunities to suit all abilities on different shifts.

It’s a really fun day, you get to be in the thick of the festival action and food and drinks vouchers are provided. Full training will be given nearer to the festival.

If you’d like to register your interest please email [email protected]

Please share this post with anyone you think will be interested!

05/06/2025

What an incredible weekend at the BCUCF Festival!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made it possible — the organizers, volunteers, performers, vendors, and of course, all the amazing attendees who brought the energy and joy! Your passion, creativity, and community spirit made this event truly unforgettable.

We’re so grateful to be part of such a vibrant and supportive community. Until next time — thank you!