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 CHEREMOSH
Under the auspices of the Cheremosh Ukrainian Hutsul Society,
this popular dance ensemble and school was formed in 1960 to
maintain and perpetuate the cultural heritage and folklore of
the Hutsuls.
The costumes worn by the Cheremosh dancers
and musicians are exact replicas of Hutsul daily attire based on
pre -World War II dress and are provided free of charge to dance
group members. The dance ensemble is composed of children in
ages 12 to 20; the school accepts members from 7 to 12.
Until Ukraine became independent in August,
1991, Hutsul organizations such as Cheremosh preserved the
history and traditions of the Hutsuls which, under fifty years
of communist rule, were all but eliminated in their native land.
The Hutsul region in the Carpathian Mountains
and the life, customs, traditions, and art of the Hutsuls has
always attracted scholars and inspired poets, writers, and
dramatists. The natural beauty of the Hutsul region has been
captured in the works of painters, sculptors, and photographers.
Land of the Hutsuls,
published by "Cheremosh" Ukrainian-Hutsul Society of
Philadelphia, 1998, is a bilingual photo album of the Hutsul
region of Ukraine. It brings together photographs gathered from
around the world donated from the personal albums of Hutsuls who
were forced to leave their native land. It also portrays
Cheremosh society activities in the United States since 1964.
The album is available from:
UKRAINIAN HUTSUL SOCIETY "CHEREMOSH"
1009 Melrose
Avenue
Melrose Park, PA 19027
Telephone : 215 635-5109
E-Mail: Cheremosh1@aol.com
Price: USA................$45.00 + $ 5.00 Shipping &
Handling
Price: Canada........... $45.00 + $16.65 Shipping & Handling
(in US currency)
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