Ukrainian Heritage: Fashion & Folklore Show

Join us for a unique cultural experience at Ukrainian Heritage: Fashion & Folklore Show, taking place as part of Refugee Week 2026 in Blackburn.

🆓 Free entry | Registration required

This immersive event invites you to discover Ukrainian culture through a vibrant blend of live music, dance, traditional costume, storytelling and interactive moments.

The programme is designed in thematic blocks, creating a flowing, open-format experience — you are welcome to arrive at any time, explore, and stay for as long as you wish.

• traditional Ukrainian costume showcases from different regions
• live performances inspired by rituals and folklore
• expressive dance pieces and live vocal performances
• the distinctive sound of the bandura, a traditional Ukrainian instrument
• a short cultural film offering deeper insight into Ukrainian heritage
• a light, engaging workshop with simple movement inspired by Ukrainian dance

This event is created and presented by Kryla Culture CIC, creators of the Ukrainian Heritage Show, and is delivered as part of Refugee Week 2026 in Blackburn, supported by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (including the Welcome to BwD initiative) and in collaboration with Ukrainian Hub “Brama”.

Whether you join for a short visit or stay for the full programme, the event offers something for everyone — from visual beauty and live performance to meaningful cultural storytelling.

✨ Suitable for all ages — families, children and adults are all welcome.

📅 20 June 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 15:00
📍 Blackburn Museum

Blackburn is home to a growing Ukrainian community, and this event offers a welcoming space for cultural exchange, connection and shared experience within the wider multicultural Refugee Week programme.

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Host or Publisher Kryla Culture CIC