Anna Yakutenko, Nataliya Trach
The Ukrainian capital marks its 1534th birthday on the May 28-29. The Kyiv Post takes a look at the options for celebrating Kyiv Day this year:
May 28
Vyshyvanka Parade
People in vyshyvankas, Ukrainian folk embroidered shirts, are to march from Sophyivska Square to Kontraktova Square, via Mykhailivska Square. The motorcyclists and cyclists are welcome to participate, organizers say.
Vyshyvanka Parade. 2 p.m. Sophyivska Square. Free
May 28-29
Music concerts
Music concerts featuring around 40 Ukrainian and international musicians will be held on five stages located in various parts of Kyiv. The main stage is at Sophyivska Square. Young Ukrainian bands will perform on Kontraktova Square, a folk music concert will be held on Mykhailivska Square, and street music performances will be held on Andriyivskyy Uzviz. There will also be literature readings in Peizazhna Valley.
Music concerts. Sophyivska Square, Mykhailivska Ploscha, Andriyivskyy Uzviz St., Peizazhna Valley. Free
Bike races
Cycling enthusiasts can take part in charity bike ride on May 28 that starts at European Square and ends near Druzby Narodiv Park. Moreover, the three-day Race Horizon Park competition for professional cyclists will be held on May 27-29. More details about the races, routes and times is available at www.racehorizonpark.com.
Bike Day. May 28. 10 a.m. European Square. Free
Race Horizon Park competition. May 27-29. Registration for participants is over. Entrance for spectators is free.
Joyland entertainment festival
An entertainment festival at Kyiv’s National Exhibition Center will feature music performances on its opening day on May 28. Festival-goers will be able to rent a bike or a pair of roller-skates, enjoy a spot of gardening in a special zone, take a part in sports competitions, ride on a giant swing, and eat barbecued food.
Joyland Entertainment festival, National Exhibition Center (1 Akademica Hlushkova Ave). Entrance free
Knights Tournament
The tournament program includes a reconstruction of defense and capture of a medieval city, with a cavalry display and demonstration of firing by authentic trebuchets. The tournament’s visitors will also be able to ride horses, shoot from a bow and take pictures of themselves in medieval costumes.
The Call of Heroes Tournament. 13:30 p.m. Kyiv Rus Park (Kopachiv village, Kyiv Oblast). Hr 50 – 150
3-D Mapping Show
The 3-D Mapping Show Kyiv City Administration building will feature holograms and technologies invented in Ukraine by prominent Ukrainian inventors.
3-D Mapping Show. 10 p.m. Kyiv City Administration (36 Khreschatyk St.) Free
May 29
Chestnut Run
Participants of the Chestnut Run, the biggest annual sports charity event in Ukraine, which is aimed at raising funds for treatment of children suffering heart diseases, can eneter for races of 4,700, 5,000 and 300 meters. Registration at probeg.kiev.ua/en/
Chestnut Run. 9 a.m. Mykhaylivska Square. Hr 100
Ice-cream festival
Those with a sweet tooth can try out ice-cream and sweets from Ukrainian producers in Ukrainian House on May 27-29. The festival also includes master-classes and performances for kids.
Ice-cream festival. Ukrainian House (2 Khreschatyk St.). Free
Wine Festival
Wine lovers can taste samples from Ukraine’s best wine producers and relax near the Dnipro at this event on Trukhaniv Island. Entrance is free, but registration is required.
Wine Festival. Uzhnyi Bereg Kieva bar (Trukhaniv Island). 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Free
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