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Southeast Chapter

From Bonnie Burke: Members in the Bluffton, SC area bonded together again; this time to celebrate Rusyn Christmas traditions.

Food and stories were shared. It was nice to see a young family attend and share the customs.

Bob and Bonnie Burke attended the St. Nicholas European Market in Raleigh, NC in December. Over 9,000 people attended Friday evening and during the day on Saturday! The event was very successful in educating more people about Carpatho-Rusyns with a great interest in our map and history. Yes, we did find more Rusyns! As a result, we are planning a pysanky event in this area of the Carolinas in March.

Because the Southeast covers 7 states, we are bonding in small groups. The beginning of April, a pysanky event is being planned in Woodstock, GA.

Rusyns will be getting together in Kissimmee, FL in April. If you are interested in forming a small group in the Southeastern States, please contact Coordinator, Bonnie at bb@c-rs.org.