Lviv Candles Festival. This festival, which marks the start of the winter festive season in the capital of Western Ukraine, is one of the newest and most beautiful festivals in Ukraine. Lviv has seen many festivals, however this one is somehow special, locals say. Come and see for yourself the magic of medieval city being revealed in the blinking lights of hundreds candles.
Museum Square (the square in front of the Dominican Cathedral) has a chamber and magical atmosphere of the medieval city. The lights of hundreds of candles are reflecting against stone walls of Lviv’s most beautiful Dominical Cathedral and oldest stone houses in Lviv. Lviv Candles Festival is hosted by Lviv Candle Manufacture, which is located on Museum Square. Candle Manufacture occupies a corner house of the square and offers a cozy cafe, outdoor mini-stage for live gigs and aromatic hot drinks and delicious pastries. Lviv Candles Festival will take place in Lviv, on Museum Square on December 1, 2017. There will be various candle-making workshops, live music band gigs and a lot of aromatic coffee and mulled wine.
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JazzBez festival. «Winter in Lviv starts with jazz» is a popular saying that Lviv jazz enthusiasts know well. JazzBez festival is the oldest jazz festival in Lviv and perhaps in Ukraine. For numerous jazz fans, JazzBez is a good tradition to start the winter with the top-notch jazz and unique atmosphere of beautiful old Lviv.
Whether you’re a long-time lover of the genre or a total newbie, JazzBez festival in Lviv tries to keep all the fans of this genre entertained with top-notch jazz events taking place from December 1 to December 10, and with a solid selection of venues offering not just sweet sounds but sweet atmosphere too.
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St. Nicholas Parade in Uzhgorod. That fun and entertaining event in Uzhgorod became a good tradition for locals as well as for numerous visitors of the city. On December 19, 2017 dozens of people, young and old, will parade along the city’s streets in St. Nicholas costumes, singing Christmas carols and giving sweets and cookies to all the children on the streets. There will be a festive concert after the parade in the city center.
Ukraine’s Main Christmas Tree Lighting in Kyiv. The main Christmas Tree of Ukraine, that will be located on Sofiyvska Square, will be traditionally lighted on St. Nicholas Day (December 19, 2017). This square in the heart of Kyiv will be also the location of Christmas Market, where visitors can buy various presents, souvenirs, enjoy delicious street food and hot drinks. Visiting Sofiyvska Square on St. Nicholas Day with children is a good idea for joyful and interesting family weekend. Kids will love Christmas themed musical and fun games and quests.
Ginger Bread Houses Festival in Odesa. Smells of ginger bread will soon fill the air around Primosrky Boulevard in Odesa. The Ginger Bread Houses Festival in Odesa has grown into something more than just a Christmas pastry art exhibition. It has become a true family holiday tradition in Odesa.
From the very young to the very young at heart, the reaction to this magical experience is the same – the one of wonder, awe and delight. The Ginger Bread Houses Festival in Odesa invites to explore whimsical ginger bread creations from professional pastry chefs as well as from ordinary Odesa dwellers who are fans of baking. The festival will take place at the Primorsky Boulevard in Odesa from December 19, 2017 till December 26, 2017.
Bukovel Open. All the ski and snowboard riders alert. Bukovel Open is probably the best possible way to start your winter riding season. Bukovel, the most popular ski resort in Ukraine, invites to spend your first ski or snowboard days of the season with best DJs, who will be hosting exciting open-airs directly on the slopes, live gig by ONUKA, specially invited chef John Snow hosting the outdoor barbecue and hottest Super Heroes costume party after sun goes down. Bukovel on December 8-10, 2017 is a place to be if you are serious about winter sports and parties.
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