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10th Annual Rusyn Vatra

10th Annual Rusyn Vatra
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - Carpathian Hall
Parma Ohio
September 20, 2014


The 10th Annual Carpatho-Rusyn Vatra was produced by the Cleveland Chapter of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society. The Vatra was held at Carpathian Hall at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma Ohio.

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma Ohio

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma Ohio


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Jim Kepchar-Kaminski, National President of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society, came in from Washington DC for the 10th annual Carpatho-Rusyn Vatra.




Marcia Benko of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society

Marcia Benko of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society Cleveland Chapter

John Krenisky

John Krenisky

Laurel Tombazzi

Laurel Tombazzi


Along with the Liturgy, food, culture and camaraderie of the Vatra the entertainment was a highlight. The Kecera Folk Ensemble from Jakubany, Slovakia performed for the first time in the US on this tour.

Kecera Folk Ensemble dancers

Kecera Folk Ensemble dancers


See video of the Kecera Folk Ensemble performace and lots of photos.

Many other excellent entertainers performed at the Vatra including the young men and ladies from the PIAST of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America in Cleveland who performed traditional Polish dances in costumes.

PIAST dancers at Rusyn Vatra

PIAST dancers at Rusyn Vatra


See videos of the PIAST performace and lots of photos.

Enjoy these other images from the 10th annual Vatra and mark your calendar for September 19, 2015 for the next one.

Family at the Vatra

Family at the Vatra


Rusyn basket


Rusyn Candle


Scairy costumes


Bartenders


Rusyn Banner


Learn more about the Carpatho-Rusyn Society.

See more from the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma Ohio

See video and photos of the Kecera Folk Ensemble performance.

See videos and photos of the PIAST performance


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