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Originally Posted by GlassCity
Really? I was born there and I can't even really think of any iconic food we have  Everyone knows perogies, but I think most associate that with Russia. Borscht is also pretty well known, but again, associated with Russia. Ditto with cabbage rolls. I can't really think of anything that is recognized as being distinctly Ukrainian.
No, I wouldn't expect them to speak it nor to be ignorant of it. My impression of Ukrainian culture in the Prairies is that of the French in Louisiana: Everyone knows it was an important part of their history, but it's passed and now largely non-influential on day to day life. |
most people i know associate perogies and borscht with ukrainians. I grew up in NE BC which is farmer/prairie country so there were lots of ukranians. Also back then and in small towns, we had loads of potluck dinners and international dinner nights so we got exposed to many foods.