"Maslenitsa" Farewell to Winter Celebration
When: |
Saturday, April 17, 2010 |
Where: |
Turnagain Elementary School |
Time: |
Noon - 3 p.m. |
Special guest performances by "Sudarushka", the Russian American Colony Singers, Margarita Kharlova, and more!
This Russian tradition is now an
annual event at Turnagain Elementary, which includes an imaginary journey on the
Trans-Siberian Expressway, traditional Russian food, entertainment
and performances. The culminating
event has students taking turns
riding in the cart carrying a wooden “Mother Winter,” who eventually
traveled outside to the ice rink where
she was set afire while all shouted
dasvidanya, or good-bye, Mother
Winter! |
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Events include:
- Student group performances: drama and music
- Russian and American food
- Join the fun and wear fairy tale, animal, or traditional Russian costumes
- Russian marketplace and silent auction
- Carnival games
- Horse/carriage ride
- Parade to bid farewell to winter
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