A presentation by John Righetti
In cooperation with Carpatho-Rusyn Society New York Chapter
Saturday, May 19th
at 5:00 PM
RSVP: newyork@svu2000.org
For centuries, Slovaks and Carpatho-Rusyns have lived alongside one another in the Central Carpathians, causing many to not be able to clearly define these groups
culturally. What do they have in common –and what makes them culturally distinct?
Enjoy a fascinating journey into the two ethnic group’s history, language, food, dance and their identities.
John Righetti is the national president of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society, North America’s largest Rusyn cultural organization. He has studied Carpatho-Rusyn history and culture extensively in both the United States and Europe and has served in numerous leadership roles in the international Carpatho-Rusyn community, including recently as North American representative to the World Council of Rusyns.