Today, the traditional festival of French culture, the Francophonie Day, is taking place in Kostolna Street. The program includes hand-made goods, theatrical performances, performances of Ukrainian and foreign singers. Kostolna Street is closed to cars until 23:59, according to VechirniyKyiv.
Fans of French culture can visit master classes and tastings, visit the food court with delicacies from around the world, use the children's area with entertainment and workshops and photo zones, see a photo exhibition and get acquainted with the education of French-speaking countries.
This year the festival is supported by the embassies of 11 countries: Belgium, Vietnam, Estonia, Canada, Lebanon, Lithuania, Morocco, OAU, France, Croatia and Switzerland, as well as the Kyiv City State Administration and the French Institute in Ukraine. Kyiv City State Administration informs that last year about 12 thousand people visited the holiday.
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