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Ukrainians celebrate Malanka in style

140 guests celebrated the Ukrainian New Year Malanka on Saturday night.
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Members of the Yevshan intermediate dance group perform 'Poltava' during Ukrainian Club of Abbotsford's Malanka New Year celebration.

Each year, Canadians of Ukrainian heritage celebrate their Christmas and New Year - Malanka - two weeks after the rest of us.  This year, the Ukrainian Club of Abbotsford's event featured the Yevshan dancers and a delicious traditional meal.  More than 140 participated this this year's event held at Sts. Joachim and Ann's Church hall in Aldergrove.  For pictures of the event go to Abby News Facebook or Abby News Flickr.