Ukrainian Culture Night was celebrated March 10 at the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre. The Ukrainian Cultural Society of High Prairie featured traditional food, dance and a slide presentation about Ukraine. More than 60 people attended the event, Friendship Centre executive director Carol Hanlon says. It was the second monthly cultural night at the Friendship Centre. Hanlon says the Friendship Centre plans to host monthly culture nights to promote other ethnic cultures in the High Prairie region. No date or ethnic culture has been selected for the next event. People wishing to have their ethnic culture showcased is encouraged to phone Friendship Centre project co-ordinator Bev L’Hirondelle at (780) 523-4511. In the photo, left-right, Beginner dancers in the Zirka Dancers perform. Dancers in the front row, left-right, are Zaylee Venoit, Tehya Stout and Lauren Sharkawi.
