Soyuzivka continues to provide relaxation and entertainment

KERHONKSON, N.Y. - The rain finally fell at Soyuzivka, and fell on and off the week of August 14-21. This didn't keep loyal Soyuzivka patrons from making the best of it, knowing well that we badly needed rain. Everyone headed over to Veslka hall to hear Stefan Szkafarowsky, baratone, perform. The concert was immediately followed by Fata Morgana. The band kept everyone on their feet as they played their popular songs as well as some popular American songs like Ricky Martin's "Living La Vida Loca." At midnight, the drum roll sounded and Miss Soyuzivka 2000; Maria Loun was crowned.

The weather cooperated for Monday Steak Night, held outside as the temperature stayed perfect throughout the evening. By Wednesday night's Hutzul Night, more guests had arrived including the vice-president of the UNA, Stefko Kuropas and his family. The Syzokrili Dancers, under the direction of Roma Pryma-Bochachevksy, also performed. The dancers took a break from dance camp to perform for us, and did a great job. Afterwards, they helped out the mistress of ceremonies, Marianka Vasylyk, demonstrate some of the dances.

This week also brought a family reunion to Soyuzivka. The Lawrence, Schott, Amberozewycz and Fedynyshyn families once again made a return visit this year. What started out with only six people 10 years ago, has now turned into a more than 30-person reunion.

Dance camp also continued this week as the Roma Pryma-Bochachevsky Dance workshop continued practising and counted down the days to their recital. The dancers practised from 9 a.m. to noon, then again from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Some of the older dancers rehersed as late as 11 p.m.

Midnight Bigus played yet again Friday, August 20, in commemoration of Ukrainian Independence Day. The rock group kept Trembita Lounge jamming into the early morning as loyal "Bigus" followers and new fans danced and sang along! And remember only two more weeks to Labor Day!

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, August 29, 1999, No. 35, Vol. LXVII

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