You ask -- what is Malanka? For a detailed explanation with lots of colorful photos, click here, In short: it is a folk celebration that takes place on New Year's Eve, the feast of St. Melania. It features the same traditional foods as for Christmas Eve, plus lots of neighborhood caroling, in costume.

Що таке Маланка? Про Маланку прочитайте докладно ось тут. Коротко, це Щедрий Вечір або свято святої Меланії що відбувається в надвечір'я Нового Року, 31 грудня за новим календарем (13 січня за юліанським). Тут обрядова вечеря, колядування, і новорічна маскарада.

Arrive 6pm for socializing, dinner buffet will begin at 6:45-7pm. New and updated this year is not only new location, but also authentic Ukrainian cuisine! Entertainment during dinner, followed by Torte Buffet (wow!) Be prepared for a sing-a-long and wear your dancing shoes! Wine by the glass will be offered for a suggested donation. Find treasures and guilty pleasures at our silent auction.

Now is the time to renew your membership: please click here to pay dues. Membership dues help support our organization's operating costs, and subsidize our other social events throughout the year.

Due to limited capacity, please buy your tickets early to reserve your seat! Ticket sale ends on January 11th @11:00 PM.

Please, note, it is venue's policy that no outside alcohol is permitted.

Malanka 2025

By Ukrainian Cultural Association of Ohio Inc

Malanka 2025

Щедрий Вечір, Добрий Вечір!