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Malanka Celebration Ottawa — Charity Dinner & Zabava

Celebrate Malanka with Ukrainian dinner, Soloda Band, dancing and traditions in support of the Heal a Mother’s Heart project.

About the event

Malanka Celebration is an unforgettable charity event presented by the Maple Hope Foundation and UCSS Ottawa to raise funds for the “Heal a Mother’s Heart” project.

Step into a fairytale filled with fabulous characters and rich Malanka traditions. Join our community to welcome the Old New Year in traditional style, enjoy wonderful company, and support a meaningful cause. Families, friends, volunteers and cultural enthusiasts are warmly invited.

Evening highlights

  • Doors open at 5:30 PM.

  • Authentic Ukrainian dinner begins at 7 PM, featuring a Cossack table, buffet and cash bar.

  • Live music, dancing, festive traditions and a raffle.

  • Special musical guest from Montreal: Soloda Band.

  • Ukrainian Zabava begins at 9 PM.

Tickets

  • Early Bird: CA$130 — available through December 15.

  • Regular Entry: CA$140.

  • Kids under 12: CA$45.

  • Zabava admission from 9 PM: CA$64.99.

Dress code

Festive & Formal / Traditional Vyshyvanka. Wear your finest vyshyvanka, formal evening wear or festive attire to ring in the New Year together.

Tickets & information

  • Reserve your tickets through Eventbrite.

  • E-transfer: malanka@xata.ca — include your full name in the note.

  • For questions, contact ucss@xata.ca.

  • Zabava tickets are also available in person from Maryna Popovych.

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We are deeply grateful to the sponsors, partners, volunteers and supporters whose generosity helps keep our cultural traditions alive and thriving in Ottawa.

We look forward to celebrating Malanka with you on January 9 at 1000 Byron Avenue, Ottawa.

Location

1000 Byron Avenue, Ottawa

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