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Dnepropetrovsk
Traditions and customs of locals are very colorful and original. All national and family holidays here are held in observance of rites that remain relevant for many centuries. Locals are not strangers to the interests that are typical of most modern people, but they treat the traditions of their ancestors with special honor and respect. Like many years ago, locals believe in evil spirits and the power of amulets. To protect your house and loved ones from evil, it is customary to observe a lot of … Read more 
Kiev
Travelers wishing to get acquainted with Kyiv's beautiful national traditions should visit the city during one of the major holidays. One of the favorite holidays among local residents is the City Day, which is traditionally celebrated on the last weekend of May. The tradition of celebrating this day appeared in 1982 and in recent years Kyiv Day has gained incredible scale. Sports competitions, the traditional balloons parade and concerts of popular performers are always held in Kyiv on holiday … Read more
Alushta
Alushta is one of the most modern cities of the Crimean peninsula, which managed to preserve the unique charm of the past. The city has a lot of interesting features, which must be noted by attentive travelers. Narrow streets, through which public transport hardly advances, do not go unnoticed. By the way, drive here is at a frenzied speed, even in very winding streets, and so a ride on a local taxi is a separate attraction. Those who go to Alushta by private car should be especially careful, … Read more
Lviv
They also love music in Lviv - in particular, jazz, which is evidenced by the two-week Leopolis Jazz Fest. Starting at the end of June and ending at the beginning of the second summer month, it is the most significant musical event in the entire region. A visit to the festival is a great opportunity to hear popular hits from world-famous performers and discover new names in music, as well as improve guitar playing at master classes. At that time, three open-air stages are set up on Market … Read more
Odessa
One of the most colorful events in Odessa is Maslenitsa, a Slavic festival rooted in pagan customs and times. The holiday is traditionally celebrated in mid-February, and the main celebrations take place in Shevchenko Park. Among them are theatrical shows, food tastings (the main dish is pancakes), a craft fair, contests, and sports competitions. The culmination of the event is the traditional burning of the effigy of Lady Maslenitsa symbolizing winter. Once it was believed that this is the only … Read more
Kharkov
Kharkov has a special charm due to its unique cultural atmosphere. It is the city with beautiful centuries-old traditions and rich cultural life. Local residents are cheerful and optimistic; they like to have fun and know how to do that. That’s why an abundance of fun-filled holidays is held there. Locals also feature a wonderful sense of humor; fans of excursions and walks will notice this feature of the national character. The fact is that the city has an incredible amount of interesting … Read more
Donetsk
Jazz is popular in Donetsk, and the jazz festival that takes place in the city at the beginning of December is another proof of that. The event is called DoDj (meaning Donetsk Jazz) and takes place in the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. Among headliners of the event, there are famous jazz and blues musicians not only from Ukraine but also from other countries, including Europe. During the festival, young performers are welcome to participate in an interesting contest called DoDj Junior. … Read more
Vinnytsya
In Vinnitsa, many competitions, original exhibitions and colorful youth festivals take place every year. With the participation of youth organizations, very symbolic and beautiful activities are organized in the city, recently a good tradition has been the ornamentation of trees in the city center with the flags of sister cities. Walking in the center, you can see fluttering flags of different cities, including Kielce (Poland), Birmingham (Great Britain), Peterborough (England), Bursa (Turkey), … Read more
