Ukrainians in the Carolinas Announce 4th Annual Ukrainian Christmas Festival
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Ukrainians in the Carolinas announced their 4th Annual Ukrainian Christmas Festival.
The event will be held on November 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Waterline Brewing Company on 721 Surry St.
Admission is free, but $15.00 for borsch tastings.
The celebration will feature a borsch cook-off with some 20 entries already registered, along with authentic Ukrainian food, local and visiting vendors and live performances.
The family-friendly event offers a rich cultural experience while supporting local artisans and the Ukrainian community.
Event features Borsch Cook-off, authentic Ukrainian food, vendors and entertainment, with proceeds going toward the Brave Children of Ukraine, an organization dedicated to supporting the children of fallen Ukrainian soldiers, with proceeds purchasing Christmas gifts for these children.
According to Anastasiia Chapman, regional director of Ukrainians of the Carolinas, “Every Ukraine family eats borsch and every family has their own twist on the recipe.”
In 2022, shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, UNESCO recognized the “Culture of Ukrainian borsch(t) cooking” on its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
Individuals and organizations who wish to serve their borsch recipe, a classic beet-based stew, should email ukrainians.wilmingtonnc@gmail.com.
