Kolodiy Festival (Masnytsya) - Traditional Ukrainian Pre-lenten Celebration
Schedule
Sun Feb 22 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Saint Anthony's Church | Fredericton, NB
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We warmly invite you to join us for Kolodiy Festival (Masnytsya) - one of the oldest traditional Ukrainian celebrations, marking the joyful farewell to winter and the welcoming of spring 🌿📅 February 22
🕒 13:00 - 16:00
📍 St. Anthony’s Church (603 Union st, Fredericton)
A joyful celebration of Ukrainian tradition featuring:
- delicious food (*cottage cheese varenyky, crepes, etc);
- folk customs and games;
- face painting;
- music, and warm community spirit.
In Ukraine, Kolodiy (Masnytsya) - also known as Cheese Week - has traditionally been a time of family gatherings, hospitality, laughter, and shared joy. During this week, people prepared cheese-filled dumplings, pancakes (crepes), shared food with one another, sang songs, danced in circles, and took part in folk games.
A special place in these celebrations belongs to the Kolodiy Festival - an ancient ritual symbolizing continuity of life, community unity, and vital energy. Kolodiya represents folk wisdom, humor, and the strong bond between generations. It has always been a celebration of connection, kindness, and togetherness.
🥞 A tasty highlight of the celebration ☕
Our celebration wouldn’t be complete without varenyky (pierogi) with cottage cheese and pancakes (crepes) with a variety of sweet and savory fillings, available for purchase for a symbolic fee.
Payment option accepted: cash or e-transfer.
Guests will also enjoy hot drinks - coffee, tea, and hot chocolate - perfect for warming up and enjoying the cozy, friendly atmosphere.
Today, far from our homeland, we strive to return to the traditions of our ancestors, revive Ukrainian cultural celebrations, and pass them on to our children. Through events like this, we preserve cultural memory, strengthen our community, and maintain a living, heartfelt connection to Ukraine 💙💛
Families, children, and friends are warmly invited to celebrate with us - a joyful event filled with Ukrainian traditions, warmth, and happiness.
✨ We look forward to welcoming everyone! ✨
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