Abbotsford Plans for Spirit of BC Week

Abbotsford is another community in BC that has spent a lot of time and hard work to make Spirit of BC come alive. Events included:

• A flag raising at City Hall
• Local entertainment by the Pacific Mennonite Children's Choir and the F.V.Yevshan Ukrainian Dancers
• Provincial proclamation reading by MLAs and hot chocolate
• Walk to Whistler led by the 861 Air Cadet Squadron marching band
• A Community challenge for Walk to Whistler with Fire, Police, Chamber, Service Clubs, Brownies/Guides/Scouts, Sports teams, etc

The community was invited to join the fun at the Sport Legacy Centre for the Abbotsford Spirit of BC Mini-Cultural Festival. Arts and Culture displays, ethnic food and taste samples included yummy bannock bread and entertainment and costumes from local organizations.

Background on the F.V. Yevshan Ukranian Dancers

• They began over 28 years ago
• Started with 3 dancers and now have 36 energetic dancers ranging in age from 4 to 14 who share a love of dance, music and the Ukrainian heritage
• Have performed at the PNE, the Dragon Boat Festival, in Victoria, and in the Okanagan, the Western Canada Summer Games, at Canada Day celebrations in Abbotsford, with the Fraser Valley Symphony Orchestra, at the Malanka of the FVUCS, and at many more events

Aren't they adorable in their outfits?

Background on the Pacific Mennonite Children's Choir

• A local community choir of talented children aged 8-16
• Earned gold at the International Riva del Garda choral competition in Italy
• Singers have served organizations as divers as Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Missions Fest Vancouver and the Abbotsford Spirit of BC