Ukrainian culture showcased in Kelowna, B.C. expo
Local organizations in Kelowna gathered together Saturday afternoon during an expo at the Ukrainian Catholic Church to showcase Ukrainian culture as a way to salute the country.
“Today is about bringing all the organizations that have been helping Ukraine, last year, together,” said Bonnie Penner, Bravery Foundation founder. “So that the people in the Okanagan can see what we’ve all accomplished and so that going forward, they can find a way to participate with helping Ukraine.”The expo featured a variety of Ukrainian goods, including food, candy, clothes, and heirlooms.
“But what happened a year ago and the support that we get now is day and night, it’s much less. It’s completely psychological, people get tired of this war and I can understand that.”Since the war began last February, the Kelowna Stands with Ukraine Organization has raised just over $400,000.“Three-quarters of this money if not more was used to buy supplies for Ukraine — body armor in the beginning and then water filters, generators.
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