Kyiv is celebrating City Day today: a series of interesting events has been organized for the capital’s residents
31 May 10:01
On Sunday, May 31, Kyiv Day is celebrated in the capital. The holiday is observed on the last Sunday in May, and for the fifth year in a row, it is taking place under martial law, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
The year 482 is considered the officially accepted date of Kyiv’s founding. According to legend, it was founded by the Polyan prince Kyi, along with his brothers Shchek and Khoryv, and his sister Lybid. The city was named in honor of Kyi.
Kyiv Day was first celebrated in 1982—the year the city turned 1,500 years old. Since then, the capital has celebrated the holiday annually.
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Meanwhile, life in the capital continues, and the city’s cultural, educational, and sports institutions traditionally join in the celebration of Kyiv Day by preparing a series of themed events for Kyiv residents and visitors. These include cultural, artistic, sports, and educational events for children and adults.
For example, an exhibition of artworks by students and faculty of the “Universum” Vocational College of the Boris Grinchenko University, titled “The Unbreakable City,” is already underway at the “Zoloti Vorota” metro station.
As is tradition, the festive presentation of the “KYIV” Art Award will take place.
Throughout the weekend, Kyiv residents and visitors will be able to visit the folk art fair at the Ivan Honchar Museum and the 20th International Choral Art Festival and Competition “Song Over the Dnipro.” An art gallery will be set up in Holosiivskyi Park, and the “Kyiv – The Unbreakable Capital!” event will be held there, featuring master classes. On Andriivskyi Uzviz, the cultural and artistic event “Uzviz of Unity” will take place, uniting the regions of Ukraine through traditions, crafts, creative presentations, and performances by artists.
Open-air concerts will add a special atmosphere to the celebration. In particular, carillon music will ring out from the bell tower of St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery. Local performances by Kyiv-based groups and young artists will take place in parks and squares.
The main sporting event will be the traditional “Run Under the Chestnut Trees.” Also, to mark Kyiv Day and Capital Day, there will be open sports competitions in kickboxing, rowing, and beach handball. The Truhaniv Tennis Cup will take place on Truhaniv Island.
On Kyiv Day, free city tours have been organized for those wishing to learn more about the capital.
Museums and libraries have organized themed exhibitions, literary events, creative gatherings, and children’s workshops dedicated to the history and culture of Kyiv.
Events are being held in accordance with martial law regulations. Shelters are provided at the venues, or the nearest safe locations have been designated where participants can go in case of danger.
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