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Vertep (Ukrainian Puppet Theater) and Ukrainian Christmas Traditions
December 1, 2013 January 26, 2014
The Museum's Vertep, a traditional Ukrainian Christmas puppet theater, was
designed by artist Slava Gerulak, who also created the puppets' ceramic heads.
Yurii Kostiw built the theater structure, while members of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America (UNWLA) made the costumes.
The Vertep project was produced by Branch 64 of the UNWLA.
Our holiday display includes a reproduction of a woodcut by Jacques Hnizdovsky depicting
the Ukrainian Christmas Eve supper (sviata vecheria), and examples of other
Ukrainian Christmas traditions, including a Christmas tree with numerous hand-made ornaments.
About the Museum
The Ukrainian Museum acquires, preserves, and exhibits articles of artistic or historic
significance to the rich cultural heritage of Ukrainian Americans; its collections include
thousands of items of folk art, fine art, and archival material. At its founding in 1976 by the
Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, the Museum was hailed as one of the finest
achievements of Americans of Ukrainian descent. Since then, and particularly since its move in
2005 to a new, state-of-the-art building in Manhattan’s vibrant East Village, it has become
known as one of the most interesting and dynamic smaller museums in New York City. Each
year, the Museum organizes several exhibitions, publishes bilingual (English/Ukrainian)
catalogues, and presents a wide range of public and educational programs, including concerts,
films, lectures, courses, workshops, and special events.
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The Ukrainian Museum
222 East 6th Street (between Second and Third Avenues)
New York, NY 10003
T: 212.228.0110
F: 212.228.1947
info@ukrainianmuseum.org
www.ukrainianmuseum.org
Museum hours:
Wednesday–Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Gift Shop * guided tours * school and family programs * reduced admission for students and seniors
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