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
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A Holiday Tradition!
Enjoy an afternoon gathering of friends, old and new, as we feature one of our favourite Christmas CBC Land and Sea episodes: The Mummers Show and A Fortune Bay Christmas. A cup of tea and a piece of Christmas cake are included in the cost.
Check out The Rooms’ holiday décor following the program and visit the Giftshop for those last-minute fabulous finds!
Cost: $12 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090. Space is limited.