Ukrainian Hopak Dance at the Jasper Park Lodge

January 15, 2010
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Yesterday I posted a video showing the Bukovynian dance and today is a clip of the always-popular Ukrainian Hopak dance. This was performed during Malanka (Ukrainian New Year) celebrations at the Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta, Canada. Enjoy! //

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Bukovynian Ukrainian Dance at the Jasper Park Lodge

January 14, 2010
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Performing at the Malanka Ukrainian New Year celebrations at the Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta, Canada, the Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble does a Bukovynian dance for the audience on opening night. See the video below to watch them entertain the crowd with this folk dance. //

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Ukrainian New Year: Malanka at the Jasper Park Lodge

January 13, 2010
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Ukrainian New Year: Malanka at the Jasper Park Lodge

Who would have thought that the main reason for travelling to Jasper, Alberta in January was to celebrate the Ukrainian New Year? The Jasper Park Lodge has been partnering with local Ukrainian organizations for 14 years now to offer a special Malanka package for those who want to experience the Ukrainian Christmas and New Years...

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An Outdoor Skating Rink at the Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta

January 12, 2010
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An Outdoor Skating Rink at the Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta

After my first ever time skiing on Marmot Basin, I had another first this weekend: skating outdoors at the Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta. Vancouver doesn’t get cold enough for lakes to freeze over, so I’ve only ever skated indoors (and at the manmade rink at Robson Square downtown). I picked up my rental...

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Ski Marmot Basin near Jasper, Alberta, Canada

January 11, 2010
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Ski Marmot Basin near Jasper, Alberta, Canada

I’m so relieved to never have to say the phrase, “I’m from Vancouver but I’ve never been skiing” again. This weekend, Travel Alberta brought me to Jasper so I could get my first ever skiing lesson on Marmot Basin in Jasper National Park (in the Canadian Rocky Mountains). It started off well when staff...

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Charity Burlesque Lingerie Fashion Show in Vancouver, BC

January 6, 2010
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Charity Burlesque Lingerie Fashion Show in Vancouver, BC

What better way to celebrate women of all sizes than by celebrating them at a burlesque-style lingerie fashion show with proceeds going to a worthy cause? For those in Vancouver on January 29, 2010, come out to the Caprice Nightclub from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (show starts at 8:00 pm) to see some...

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New Year’s Eve in Vancouver: World Juniors & St. Paul’s Labyrinth

January 1, 2010
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New Year’s Eve in Vancouver: World Juniors & St. Paul’s Labyrinth

I started the day with no plans for New Year’s Eve in Vancouver. I’m happy to say it turned out to be one of the better NYE celebrations. The evening started early as my cousin and I headed to Wings on Granville (1162 Granville Street, 604-682-3473) to watch, first the Canucks game (great come-from-behind...

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