Ukrainian Caroling Night | A Magical Evening with Inna Kovtun

Name: Ukrainian Caroling Night | A Magical Evening with Inna Kovtun
Start: 2025-12-20T16:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-20T18:00:00-08:00
Location: Café des Chutes

Schedule

Sat Dec 20 2025 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Café des Chutes | Bend, OR

Sequel to the Ukrainian Winer Craft Lab, this is a magical evening of Vertep Caroling with Inna Kovtun. After crafting your Vertep mask the night before, step into an unforgettable Ukrainian winter celebration filled with music, warmth, and cultural magic. The invites families, friends, and neighbors to gather for a luminous evening of live carols, delicious holiday foods, and a joyful community sing-along rooted in tradition.
The night opens with a radiant performance by Kyiv vocalist Inna Kovtun, whose stunning voice and deep knowledge of Ukrainian ritual song bring centuries-old kolyadky (carols) and schedrivky to life. Surrounded by candlelight, sound, and festive spirit, you’ll join a circle of voices celebrating winter, renewal, and hope.
Your winter caroling celebration includes:
Live Ukrainian Winter Carols | Featuring acclaimed vocalist Inna Kovtun, blending ancient ritual traditions with contemporary warmth.
A Ukrainian Holiday Buffet | Taste beloved seasonal dishes—kutya, borshch, pampushky, sweets, uzvar, and more.
Vertep Mask Procession | Wear the Vertep mask you created on December 19 and join a colorful, playful community procession inspired by Ukraine’s winter theater tradition.
Community Caroling Ceremony | Raise your voice in a guided, all-ages sing-along of Ukrainian carols—lyrics provided.
About the Artist — Inna Kovtun
Inna Kovtun is an acclaimed Ukrainian singer, ethnographer, and cultural ambassador known for her breathtaking vocals and deep knowledge of Ukrainian folk traditions. Performing internationally, she revives ancient songs and ritual music, bringing Ukrainian spirit, resilience, and emotional depth to audiences around the world. Her winter carols create a bridge between past and present, inviting listeners into a rich, living cultural landscape.
This program supported in part by the City of Bend. Free admission. Donations support KOLOVITA’s cultural wellness programs for refugee and local families in Central Oregon.