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| "METELYK" (which means ‘butterfly’ in
Ukrainian) is a traditional Ukrainian folksong, music and dance ensemble,
based in the small village of Swallowfield just south of the town
of Reading in the county of Berkshire (approximately 55 kms west
of London in the south of England). Born of Ukrainian parents in
the UK, in 2004 the group celebrated its 25th anniversary
having been founded in 1979. Four original members are still a very
strong part of the ensemble.
The group has travelled and performed extensively throughout Europe over the years in countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Belgium and in 2003 for the first time as a group to Ukraine - a most wonderful experience. Without doubt, the success of "Metelyk" (besides a strong commitment and devotion) has largely depended on the versatility of the groups’ repertoire being able to sing, play musical instruments as well as dance – the preservation of Ukrainian culture and tradition being of primary importance. |
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