Happy International Women's Day !

Today I traveled from Ukraine to Africa while going first to an art exhibit and then later to a potluck supper. The exhibit 'Baba Yaga, Bread, Bunnies and Other Subversions' by Chris Reid opened at the Dunlop Art Gallery today. It was roomful of contemporary Pysanky or ukranian easter eggs along with stuffed sock bunnies suspended from the ceiling. As well there were stuffed sock cats posed on shelves around large colourful drawings of buildings with chicken legs and screaming slices of bread. At the back of the room some of the eggs could be picked up and you could see the details of almost creepy scenes of characters invented by Mrs. Reid. It was different and fun. Because it was opening of the exhibit along with the art there was also a short ukranian dance performance and a few dishes to try.

The perogies tasted so good that following the visit to the art gallery was a visit to the Ukrainian Co-op a delightful store full of unique Ukrainian and Polish products. I bought some Saskatoon berry perogies and some Mint apple juice to try.

This evening there was a special women's potluck supper at the fransaskois church in Regina. Following the meal we got to try on African dresses brought by African immigrants in the community and we had a small fashion show. I think I will have to start wearing more colourful clothing.