Lecture | Tying the Knot: Ukrainian-Style

Name: Lecture | Tying the Knot: Ukrainian-Style
Start: 2025-10-18T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-10-18T15:00:00-06:00
Location: 910 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Schedule

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

910 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK, Canada | Saskatoon, SK

LECTURE | Tying the Knot: Ukrainian-Style
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1 PM
Join Karen Pidskalny for an engaging look at the rich traditions of the Ukrainian wedding, from historic customs to their influence on celebrations today. Ukrainian weddings unfold through meaningful stages, engagement rituals, family blessings, church ceremonies, lively receptions, and post-wedding gatherings.
This lecture explores the cultural significance of key symbols such as the korovai (wedding bread), vinok (floral crown), and rushnyk (embroidered towel), which carry memory and artistry through generations. From old village customs to modern interpretations, the Ukrainian wedding remains a vibrant expression of love, identity, and belonging.
Admission $7 +tax at door / Free for members