Maslenitsa 2024
Ukrainian guests celebrated Maslenitsa at Shaftesbury Town Hall and gave thanks to the community of North Dorset for the support and place of safety that they have received.
Keri from This is Alfred was present and interviewed a number of the leading participants. Victoriia spoke movingly about the experience of being displaced, and the impact on her family. She explained what the event meant,
‘We have lots still to share, we are very kind, open and educated people and we just need some help to protect us and to protect our homes and to stop this awful war’
Listen here from 4 min. 10 sec.
Maslenitsa was an opportunity to experience the skills and culture of Ukraine. We got to marvel again at the Cossack dancing of Demian and Avrora and we heard the exquisite close harmonies of traditional Ukrainian Folk musicians.
The hall was full of people from the outset: tasting the food, trying out new drinks and learning new crafts.
A sum of over £500 was raised from craft and food sales.