Editor’s Note: Kyiv public relations specialist Zhanna Kobylinska’s “Good News Ukraine” blog sticks to uplifting news and steers clear of controvers.
Melbourne to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Ukrainians’ first settlement in Australia
July 7-9, Melbourne will host Ukraine National Festival dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the first Ukrainian settlement in Australia.
The program includes: grand fairs; the official release of a postage stamp and envelope attended by the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia; performance of ‘Zabava’ band; gala concert, kolomyiky; exhibition of youth contemporary art; presentation of Ukrainian youth organizations (‘Plast’ and ‘CYM’); readings by Ukraine-Australian authors; treating Ukrainian dishes and drinks.
http://ukrainegoodnews.com/melbourne-to-celebrate-the-70th-anniversary-of-ukrainians-first-settlement-in-australia.html
Ukrainian Canadians donate expensive equipment to the children’s hospital
Under SickKids Hospital cooperation Ukrainian Canadians donated modern equipment to the sum of Hr 10 million to Lviv city children’s hospital neurosurgery department.
Apparatus to determine the depth of anesthesia, special microscope to improve microsurgical interventions, special ultrasound machine specifically designed for operations in brain and spinal cord can help conduct complex surgery more accurately and thoroughly, and organize the whole process more effective.
The equipment has already helped to save two children
http://ukrainegoodnews.com/ukrainian-canadians-donate-expensive-equipment-to-the-childrens-hospital.html
Kherson farmer grows the world’s most expensive spice
Oleh Demchenko from the village of Liubymivka, Kherson Oblast, grows neither cucumbers, nor potatoes and nor tomatoes, but saffron. In summer, the man planted bulbs and in autumn (October-November) he saw flower growing on the field (they bloom for 10-15 days only). Five hundredths hectares gave the farmer 250 grams of red stigmas.
There was the Ukrainian-Swedish couple where Oleh bought the plants (the couple was the first to bring exotic bulbs to the village and start an unusual business). 1 kg of plants cost 4.5 euro. However, the income from the spice is worth of investments.
‘Saffron crocus can help Ukrainian villages to survive. In Ukraine 1 gram of spices costs $5, its price is doubled on the world market. One can earn about Hr 30 000-60 000 by planting a small land plot and investing little efforts and time (350 work hours)’, Oleh adds.
Only 300 tons of saffron are grown worldwide, mainly, in Iran and Afghanistan. Now Kherson Oblast in the row too.
http://ukrainegoodnews.com/kherson-farmer-grows-the-worlds-most-expensive-spice.html
Depeche Mode to visit Kyiv!
July 19 in the world tour framework “Global Spirit Tour” Depeche Mode, a band with 36 years of history and incredible charisma, will give a concert at the NSC ‘Olimpiyskiy’. It will be the band’s third visit to Ukraine (it performed in 2010 and 2013).
One of the most influential musical groups over the past three decades, Depeche Mode have released a total of 13 studio albums, 10 compilation albums, 6 live albums, 8 box sets, 13 video albums, 70 music videos and 53 singles. The band have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Overall, the group was honored with 11 awards in 38 different categories, among them ‘Grammy’, MTV Video Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, BRIT Awards, Echo Awards, Viva COMET Awards, UK MV Awards, Meteor Music Awards, Beatport Music Awards, MidemNet Awards, Popkomm Awards, Side-Line Music Awards, DanceStar Music Awards and Mexican award ‘Lunas del Auditorio’.
http://ukrainegoodnews.com/depeche-mode-in-kyiv!.html
Welcome to Ukrainian festival in Ottawa
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Canada the third Capital Ukrainian Festival will take place in Ottawa on July 21-23.
The venue is 952 Green Valley Crescent, Ottawa K2C 3K7.
The program includes: singing, dancing and live music; home Ukrainian meal and drinks; fair, entertainment, seminars and cultural shows; tours and zoo.
http://ukrainegoodnews.com/welcome-to-ukrainian-festival-in-ottawa.html
