Any Malanka Allowed In?: NL and Ukrainian Winter Traditions
Date: Dec 5
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Brian Cherwick and Dale Jarvis will discuss Ukrainian and Newfoundland winter traditions. They will look at similarities between Mummering and the Ukrainian customs of Vertep and Malanka. They will also discuss how these practices have evolved over time, especially when ancient rituals were transplanted to North America.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
This program is in partnership with Mummers Festival Inc.
To find out more about Mummers Festival events, check out www.mummersfestival.ca
Events & Programs
Special fabric remnants or scraps of velvet and silk have been delicately crafted into small pillows using the humble straight pin. Since at least the 17th century, they have marked courtship, documented weddings, and welcomed the birth of new babies. Bits and bobs of ribbons, beads, and sequins were used to adorn these simple cushions.
We invite you to join us to create your own special pin pillow. Choose to commemorate a wedding, anniversary, or birthday. We will inspire you with historic patterns from The Rooms collections and crafty examples to elevate your love of making.
The cost of the workshop includes:
- All materials with printed instructions
- A short presentation on pin pillow history
- Viewing of examples from The Rooms collections
Cost: $40 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Register online!
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou
In this exhibition, find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.