Thousands watched CYM Stockport’s colourful carnival float

Stockport’s annual carnival reached a peak on Saturday the 26th July 2014 as thousands watched the Ukrainian Youth Association’s (UYA) colourful float celebrate the community’s flamboyant culture. Children from Stockport’s Ukrainian community danced and sang to their heart’s content, showcasing the rich culture established in Stockport since the 1940,s. Head of Stockport UYA Slawko Semehen said “Traditions are important to us because they remind us of who we are and where we came from. Our parents brought their most valued traditions with them – their Ukrainian folk dances and songs.  

Ukrainian folk dancing is often performed within the Ukrainian community’s at weddings, their many social centres and local village fetes. At the Stockport carnival thousands watched the special dances, music and costumes performed by the Stockport’s Ukrainian Youth Association  A thank you also goes to Ironsides Lubricants Stockport who donated the float to the Ukrainian Youth Association for the carnival, fuel and  driver John’s time.

On the Stockport UYA float, which received first place for its colourful decorations in the category of “Best Community Floats” the brightly dressed  performers sang out as the float snaked through the streets, keeping the carnival fever pumping all the way. Young performers with huge grins, covered in ribbons and waving flags, performed to the sound of mandolins and accordions, receiving huge cheers from the crowds.