August 26, 2009 - 12:36 AMT
Urartu Ensemble takes part in Sorochinskaya Fair
Urartu Ensemble of the Vank (Monastery) Armenian regional organization of Poltava successfully performed at the Sorochinskaya Fair, Analitika.at.ua reports. This year Urartu performed the dance "Kinto", which provoked a storm of applause and excitement of the audience.
Zurna, duduk, Armenian folk in general attract more followers. Successful performance of the Armenian folk group at such a major event has been a significant argument in presenting the Armenian Diaspora in Ukraine.
Seven days a year dwellers of Sorochintsy attract a lot of people to their famous fair. Sorochinskaya Fair provides a unique opportunity to see and enjoy the variety of arts. Not only Slavic ethnic group, but many national minorities living in Ukraine perform creative programs at the fair.
Sorochintsy is a small village, located in the Poltava region, which was immortalized by the famous Ukranian writer Nikolai Gogol.