THE 13th ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE'S INDEPENDENCE

Ukraine's diplomatic representations in NYC host reception

NEW YORK - Ukraine's Mission to the United Nations and its Consulate General in New York on September 7 hosted a reception to mark Ukrainian Independence Day. The event took place at the Mission and was attended by numerous diplomats, government representatives and members of the Ukrainian community. The guests were welcomed by Ambassador Valery Kuchinsky and Consul General Serhiy Pohoreltzev. Ambassador Kuchinsky delivered an address and called for a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the hostage incident in Beslan, Ossetia. The event also included a performance by operatic singer Roman Tsymbala. Seen above (from left) are: Svitlana and Serhiy Pohoreltzev, Alla Kuchinsky, Ukrainian National Association President Stefan Kaczaraj, Ambassador Kuchinsky and Orest Fedash.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, October 10, 2004, No. 41, Vol. LXXII

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