As war continues to rage, Nadiya, or hope in Ukraine, is being rounded up with the Okanagan’s Ukrainian Festival. The Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble invites all to the event Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m.
for an afternoon of dance, music and Ukrainian spirit at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. The event is rounding up donations, vital for humanitarian aid, as the conflict continues. This year, Sadok celebrates their Ukrainian Canadian heritage with special guests soloist Stephane Harcott of the Pokotillo Ukrainian Dancers of Kamloops, Dolyna Ukrainian Dancers of Kelowna and Vita Nova Choral Ensemble under the direction of Tami Harker, along with a special performance by Sadok Alumni.
Vita Nova (meaning New Life) had it’s first concert in June of 2021 with six families coming together to make music in Falkland and Salmon Arm. The choir soon grew and now performs two concerts a year (one in Dec./Jan.
and one in May/June) in Salmon Arm and Vernon. It consists of non auditioned singers and also a Chamber String ensemble. Their main goal is to share the joy of making music to uplift those around them as well as themselves.
They sing and dine together weekly and with a purpose of gathering socially and musically. Their repertoire consists of many styles of Choral music including classical, modern, jazz, and folk. “It is an honour to be asked to perform in this wonderful Ukrainian Festival with Sadok and we are excited to share our music of hope,” said director Harker.
The Sadok.
