Category Archives: ABS
Shirin Akiner (1942-2019) – in Memoriam
Shirin Akiner (1942-2019) came to the School of Slavonic and East European Studies of London University in 1965 as one of several ‘mature’ students as they were quaintly known at that time. As I was only in my second year … Continue reading
Belarusian Studies in the 21st Century: 4th Conference and Annual Lecture
The 4th Annual Belarusian Studies in the 21st Century will take place 29-30 March 2019 at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) and at Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum in London. To view a provisional programme of … Continue reading
65th Anniversary of the Anglo-Belarusian Society Celebration and Concert of Zmicier Vaiciushkevich
The Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites its members and friends to join a celebration of its 65th Anniversary, organised with the participation of the Association of Belarusians in Great Britain. On Saturday, 16 March 2019 an Annual General Meeting of the Anglo-Belarusian Society will be held at 2pm at 52 Penn … Continue reading
Mother Language Day Celebration 2019 with Uladzimir Arlou
The Anglo-Belarusian Society cordially invites its members and friends to join our annual Mother Language Day celebration organised with the participation of the Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum. The event was inaugurated by the late Vera Rich to mark … Continue reading
Kaliady and Batlejka in London – Saturday, 22 December 2018
All members and friends of the Belarusian community in Britain are cordially invited to the traditional Kaliady (Christmas) celebration organised by the Anglo-Belarusian Society on Saturday 20 December 2014, 2pm at St Cyril’s Belarusian Religious and Cultural Centre (Marian House, Holden Avenue, London N12 … Continue reading
Купальле (Midsummer) Celebration Saturday 30 June 2018
The Anglo-Belarusian Society invites its members and friends to the traditional Kupalle (Midsummer) celebration in the garden of The Belarusian House, 52 Penn Road, London N7 9RE on 30 June 2018, 4pm-10pm. Programme: Making flower crowns, the Witch and decorating the Kupalle wheel (donations of flowers by 3pm will … Continue reading
Joan Dzejka (1922-2018)
The Anglo Belarusian Society announces with sadness the passing of Joan Dzjeika on 19th January 2018. Joan was one of the stalwarts of the Anglo-Belarusian Society, who almost always attended every session of the lecture series that were held in … Continue reading
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