This weekend the capital celebrates its 1535th anniversary. In this regard, in Kyiv, there will be many solemn events, which are certainly worth a visit. In total, about 150 district events are planned for the weekend – Dobovo.com chose the most interesting and share with you where you can have fun on May 27 and 28.
Festive procession to the Day of Kyiv
A festive procession in embroidered and other national dresses, which will be accompanied by music from Ukrainian musicians and ends with a mass performance of the anthem of Kyiv, will start from Shevchenko Park. And at the end of the procession of Kyiv the determination of the best embroidery and a festive concert awaits.
Where: Taras Shevchenko park
When: May 27, 5 pm
Festival “Anne de Kyiv fest”
This year the international arts festival will be held for the third time in the capital of Ukraine. In the evening of the 26th of May the festival starts with the play “Yaroslavna, Queen of France”. And on Saturday and Sunday there will be an opera concert “Four Queens”, opera “Anna Yaroslavna” and the film “Yaroslav the Wise”.
Where: Lviv square
When: May 26-28
Festival of culture of the peoples of Podil
Visitors of the festival will get acquainted with the history of the Podol people, taste dishes of national cuisine, take part in contests, quizzes, master classes.
There is also a fair and a cultural and artistic program. Within the framework of the event there will be a big concert of representatives of the national diasporas of Kyiv “Ethnic Wreath”. The highlight of the culinary program will be traditional Greek dishes.
Where: Contract square
When: May 27-28
Run under chestnuts
This Sunday in the Run under the chestnuts children from 6 to 14 months, children under 15, athletes, wheelchair athletes, and people without special sports training will be able to take part. The route is as follows: St. Michael’s Square – Vladimirskyi Proezd – Sofiyskaya Ploshchad -Vladimirskaya Str – B. Khmelnitskyi Str – Khreshchatyk Str – a turn on the Independence Square and in the opposite direction. Finish: Mikhailovskaya Square.
Where: Mikhailovskaya Square
When: May 28, 10:00
Kyiv Euro Marathon
May 27 will host the track and field international race Kyiv Euro Marathon. The route of the race (7 laps of 6 km) will pass through the streets of Pechersk district of Kyiv. In addition to the large marathon for 42 km, you can participate in a half marathon and in 12 and 6 km races, in a charity mile and a children’s 100m race.
Where: NSC Olympic
When: May 27, 9:00
KyivWeekendFest Festival
The organizers of the festival promise master classes in folk crafts (pottery, blacksmithing, lozo-plaiting, embroidery, felting, painting of ceramic bells); Real Cossack entertainment; Children’s master classes and animations; Quests and competitions for children and adults; Shows of the Ukrainian ethno-fashion; Performances of soloists, folklore groups, ethno-rock groups.
Where: on the territory of the Kyiv fortress
When: May 27
Festival Song over the Dnieper
As part of the Day of Kyiv on the Singing Field for the 11th consecutive year will be the Festival of Choral Art Song over the Dnieper.
The main goal of the festival is preservation and development of choral singing, popularization of vocal and choral art, support of the best choral groups of Ukraine, exchange of creative experience between musicians. Professional and amateur groups of choral art will participate in the festival. This year, more than 30 teams from all over the country are expected to perform.
Where: May 28, 12:00
When: Spivoche pole
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