What happens in Kiev in the summer of 2011

One of the oldest cities in the world, Kiev is a great place to visit and enjoy a lot of sight-seeing in one of the most exquisite location for western visitors. Here is a list with the most popular events going on this summer:

1. Victory Day

 

Victory Day is the official Ukrainian holiday that marks the victory over the Nazis in World War II. This is a day of joy and sorrow and people celebrate it with impressive military parades with soldiers putting flowers on the graves of those who died in the war.

Date: 9 May

Location: Kiev

 

2. The Kiev Days Festival

The Kiev Days are celebrated with beautiful street parades and folk music concerts all over the city. The annual festivities are joined by many popular actors and music artists and the celebrations end with huge firework at night. The core idea behind the festival is to allow people to take pride in their traditions and keep the memories of their heroes alive.

 

Date: 30 May 2011

Location: Kiev

Website: http://day.kmv.gov.ua/en/index.asp

3. Kiev PhotoFair

If you are a photography enthusiast, this is the place to be. Big brands like Nikon, Canon or Sony showcase their latest photo equipment, where you can find everything from cameras, image-processing software, albums and more. This event is hosted by the International Exhibition Centre which also offers visitors exciting exhibitions and seminars on photographic techniques.

Date: 5 – 8 May

Place: International Exhibition Centre (IEC)

Website: http://www.photofair.com.ua/en/

 

4. Kiev International Film Festival

 

The Kiev International Film Festival has earned a good reputation among the international film festivals, offering a solid competition ground for both features and short films with a strong focus on film music.

Date: 2-8 June

Location: Kiev

Website: http://www.kievfilmfest.com/en/

 

5. Kiev Spring Fest

This is the first salsa festival in Kiev and brings together the major salsa instructors all over the country. Throughout the festival days you will enjoy great music played by the best DJs in the country.

Date: 21 – 24 April

Location: Kiev

Website: http://kievfest.com.ua/en

 

6. Independence Day

The Independence Day is a celebration of freedom from the former Soviet Union. Throughout the day, the national flag will be displayed all over the city and locals come together to enjoy the traditional military parade and listen to the military orchestra performance.

 

Date: 24 August

Place: Kiev

 

If you plan to visit Kiev this summer, you’ll have plenty to enjoy and visit!