A special concert will take place later this week in support of the Ukrainian army’s defense of their homeland.

Ukrainian artist Kozak Siromaha will perform at the Ukrainian Orthodox Hall, Apr. 30.

Those attending the special evening will be immersed into the authentic lifestyle, music and singing of the Cossacks.

Living according to ancient Cossack traditions, which includes not consuming alcohol or meat, Siromaha is a free Cossack who lives on the banks of the Dnipro River in a Cossack settlement, bringing up his children according to Cossack traditions, and teaching them Cossack art.

Siromaha knows the hopak martial dance, which is more than 1,000 years old, and uses the dance in his performances.

He also fences with Cossack sabers and creates a proper shamanic ritual on stage.

Siromaha is the only Ukrainian Cossack who plays the harmonium and he performs his compositions in an authentic Cossack style.

In addition to music and vocal compositions, a lot of Cossack legends, interesting facts, and stories will be shared during the event.

Doors to the hall open at 4:30 p.m. and the concert gets underway at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $30 for adults and can be purchased at the door, online at www.eventbrite.ca/e/kozak-siromaha-in-dauphin-mb-tickets-620479349437, or by calling Oleksandra Berdnyk at 431-738-8996.

Those 17 and under will be admitted free.

All proceeds from the event will be used to support operations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.