ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) – As it nears three years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, local organizations in support of Ukraine came together Saturday to celebrate Ukrainian culture and the current fight in the war. The festival also raised funds that will go directly to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
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The festival was hosted by the Capital District branch of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) at the Polish Community Center in Albany.
The festival celebrated Ukrainian culture and heritage, showcasing a plethora of traditional foods, crafts, and artists. The event also featured performances by folk dancers, singers, and bands, including the Ukrainian orchestra Volya and the Syzokryli Dance Ensemble. Festivities ran from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a dance with live music from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Co-founder of Liberty Ukraine, Dmytro Tobchiy, was one of many people explaining their efforts to those at the event. The organization is also one of many based in New York at the festival that has a direct role in aiding Ukraine in the war.