Vivian Swoboda, 5, above, makes an excited face before performing in the Living Traditions Folk

Vivian Swoboda, 5, above, makes an excited face before performing in the Living Traditions Folk Ensemble at the Simply Slavik festival in downtown Youngstown on Saturday. At left, Ann Tabak, left, and Lisa Vani Wright dance during the festival. Below left, Ella Wright, 7, left, and Luke Nagrat, 4, participated in the Living Traditions Folk Ensemble. The event took place on East Federal Street and celebrates the Slavic community. It featured food, dance, music and customs.

MADELYN P. HASTINGS

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