Celebrations will be taking place in Harpur Square and at the Corn Exchange on Sunday, 24 August, to mark Ukrainian Independence Day in Bedford.
Organised by PBIC and Art School Tsymbal, the event will begin at midday at Harpur Square with the raising of the Ukrainian flag and the Ukrainian national anthem.
From there, attendees are invited to walk together to the Bedford Corn Exchange, where celebrations will continue until 4pm.
The afternoon will feature a line-up of live performances from Ukrainian and local artists. The performers will include Halyna Balaban, a renowned singer known for her powerful stage presence, ARNY, a Ukrainian singer and music producer making his debut in Bedford, and Katy Carr, a Polish-British singer and longtime friend of PBIC.
Local singer, Oksana, will lead a performance of the national anthem and give a short performance later in the day.
In addition to the music, there will be Ukrainian arts and crafts activities throughout the afternoon, offering families and children the chance to get creative and connect with Ukrainian culture in a hands-on way.
“We are looking forward to welcoming everyone and giving all the opportunity to enjoy traditional Ukrainian music and crafts,” said Serhii Tsymbal from Art School Tsymbal.
Follow the event on Facebook to see the full schedule and updates.
