On October 26, 2014, The United Nations Association of Atlanta hosted a special presentation in celebration of United Nations Day. Guests heard about the history and current situation of Ukraine from Arden Stone, a recent Ukraine Peace Corps returnee. After the presentation, guests were treated to a musical performance by Liudmyla Zapukhliak and Elena Kovban.
Video clips from the musical performances:
| "Тополя (Topolia - a poplar tree)," lyrics by Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian poet. | "Бандуристе орле сизий" (Banduryste orle syzyi - Bandurist)", lyrics by Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian poet. |
Liudmyla Zapukhliak talks a little bit about the songs that she and Elena Kovban
performed with an encore performance.
performed with an encore performance.
Photographs from 2014 UN Day:
Videos and photographs courtesy of Nalat Phanit-Black and Betsy Rivard.
The announcement:
| The United Nations Association - Atlanta invites you to UN Day, 2014 Ukraine: Can There Be Peace with Russia? A presentation by Arden Stone, recent Ukraine Peace Corps returnee and former UNA-USA Chapter President Sunday, October 26, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Reception to follow program Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta 1911 Cliff Valley Way, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30329 RSVP to Betsy Rivard at betsy.rivard@gmail.com or (404) 261-9696 This event is FREE and open to the public. Bring your family and friends! |  This event is co-sponsored by Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office and Peace Network |
