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International Folklore festival «Etnovyr», initiated by UNESCO’s International Council of Organizations for Folklore Festivals and Folk Art (CIOFF) gathers together groups from Slavonic countries such as Czech Republic, Poland as well as from Macedonia, France (Martinique), Israel (Palestine Autonomy), India, Mexico, Cyprus, etc. in Lviv. Their impressive dancing miniatures combine traditional folklore, old ritual and modern brisk dances. Musical traditions are also represented by the unique musical instruments. The number and variety of cultures and colours in Lviv streets is unforgettably impressive.
Bright recollection about the colourful costumes and artistic performances won’t leave you till the next festival!

Web: www.etnovyr.org.ua

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The hunting goddess Diana, the patroness of wild animals and woodlands invites all, who love nature, dogs and hunting to celebrate the International Hunters Day in Lviv.
The participants will enjoy the presentation of hunting traditions, hunting trophies and guns display, tasting favourite hunters’ dishes and drinks, and a rare demonstration of the most romantic kind of hunting – falconry.
Everyone can learn secrets of hunting at the master classes. Dogs – the faithful friends of the Goddess will compete for the «Diana’s Cup».
The forge sound invites everybody to move in the open air!

Web: www.festyndiany.org

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Why wine and cheese in Lviv? There exists a documental evidence of vine-growing in Lviv Region already in the 17th century AD. Lviv climate was much warmer at that time so Southern hills of the High Castle, Lychakiv district, Keizerwald hills and Vynnyky suburbs have been covered with vineyards producing more than one hundred barrels of wine annually. Monks and monasteries of the Roman Catholic Church have also had an important influence on the history of the regional wine. Living in a big trade centre, Lviv citizens very well knew and appreciated refined Greek,Italian, Spanish, Hungarian wines as well.
What’s the best to be served with good wine? Cheese, of course. Being real gourmands Lviv citizens borrowed traditions of cheese making from the neighbouring countries. So, the words «cheese» and «wine» started to be used together in Lviv in the Middle Ages!
Cheese & Wine Holiday is a fantastic opportunity to learn Ukrainian traditions, to taste good wines and cheese in the open air, to visit fairs and folklore concerts, to enjoy animations and different competitions.

Web: www.cheeseandwine.com.ua, www.cultureandtourism.lviv.ua

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Klezmer Feast in Lviv («LvivKlezFest») is an international festival of Jewish music, song and dance. It is an attempt to revive the lost musical culture of Jews living in Galicia. Klez Fest is music of the Jewish bands, where musicians had no idea about music notation, but could incredibly precisely reflect beauties of Jewish soul. This genre of music originated in small villages and towns.
Within three days of the festival Lviv citizens and guests have the opportunity to experience klezmer music, dances, singing and as well as consort with participants – famous groups, dance bands and family choirs from many cities and countries.
Organizers of the Festival promise tons of unforgettable emotions and invite everyone to visit «LvivKlezFest».

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Life without dreams is like an ocean without water, says Oleh Skrypka, the initiator and organizer of the Ethno Festival Krayina Mriy and frontman ofthe Ukrainian rock-group Vopli Vodoplyasova. He wanted his dreams of a folk music festival to come true — and they did. The Festival «Krayina Mriy» (Land of Dreams) is an annual event, which brings together folk and ethno rock musicians, craftsmen and applied art artists. Cossack authentic songs and games, kobza and sopilka (national instruments) tender sounds, blues and ethno hard rock are fascinating numerous public at the several stages erected at the venue. The very special atmosphere of the festival is always enhanced by craftsmen, who show their skills and offer their wares to the eager and festively dressed mostly young crowds among whom there are many wearing traditional Ukrainian clothes.
Come to Lviv and join us! Ukraine is one of the world leaders when it 29 comes to celebrating.

Web: www.krayinamriy.lviv.ua

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Lviv» festival invites you to meet the old – time heroes, beautiful ladies and brave knights, court jesters and a city executioner directly in the me-dieval Lviv streets. Come and you’ll take the opportunity to try archery,buy old shape smith and pottery goods, listen to the medieval music…
Go deep into the history of one of the oldest cities of Ukraine!
The main event of the festival is the knights’ tournament – a colourful show which gained its second revival. Tournament participants are the representatives of numerous historical reconstruction clubs from the dif-ferent countries of the world.

Every year, the Virtuosos Lviv International Festival, which can already boast almost a thirty-year-long history, gathers a record-breaking number of world-level music stars. Every concert is a truly significant event.
The high art of classical music is presented by virtuosos both from all over Ukraine and other countries such as Germany, USA, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Great Britain, and Austria.
The Virtuosos posters list not only well-known soloists, but also renowned conductors and bands. Many concerts are organized conceptually, such as Tango Leopolitano – The History of Tango by iconic Argentinean composer of the 20th century Astor Piazzoli. This festival allows us to view even well-recognized composers from a totally new perspective. A magnificent solo program and traditional orchestra art await the grateful audience.

Details :
www.philharmonia.lviv.ua
www.cultureandtourism.lviv.ua

Program

Dates: 15-16 May 2010
Location: Museums of Lviv

Visit Lviv when all the museums are open from the early morning till the
midnight and special exhibitions and actions are organized for the visitors.
The guests are invited to listen to the jazz program observing paintings of
the XXth. century beginning, listen to the poetry accompanied by lyrical
music in the portrait halls, visit theatre performances and classical music
concerts in the museums or watch movies about the museums on the
outdoor screens… Unique collections of the eighteen Lviv museums are
waiting to thrill you!

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8.05.2010 (Saturday)

Rynok Square
10:30 – Bike marathon «The First Hundred»
11:00-21:00 – Art fair-festival “Lviv – the handicraft capital”
13:00 – Grand opening of celebration on the occasion of Lviv City Day
13:20 – Common prayer with the participation of representatives of various religious convictions
14:00 – «Ever Spring City» – children’s and youth performances
18:00 – The IV international festival «In The Friendship Network»
19:00 – Symphonic and chamber music concert

Bogdan Khmelnytsky park
12:00 – 17:00 – «Plast canvas town»
15:00 – «Colored Lviv» –performances of ethnic and cultural communities of Lviv

Town Hall Yard
14:00 – children’s and youth performances
20:00 – Chamber orchestra concert “Lviv’s Virtuosos”

On city streets
10:00 – 18:00 – Retro automobile show “ZAZ-Cossack” (Adam Mickiewicz Square)
12:00 – 13:00 – Festive parade in the streets of Lviv on the occasion of 754thanniversary of Lviv City foundation (start from Taras Shevchenko avenue – Svobody Square – Rynok Square)
13:00 – International biker-show (Adam Mickiewicz Square)
14:00 –Fiancée parade
14:00-16:00 – Demonstrative sport competitions and relay-races (Svobody Square)
15:00 – Performance of Brass band andensemble “Dixieland” from S.Krushylnytska Lviv residential school (Ivan Franko Square)
13:00 – 21:00 – Entertainments for children and a charitable lottery from St.Volodymyr Foundation (Galytska Square)

9.05.2010 (Sunday)

Rynok Square
11:00 – 21:00 – Art fair-festival “Lviv – the handicraft capit
11:00 – 19:00 – Photo-exhibition devoted to Lviv City Day and Mother’s Day
14:00 – 17:00 – “Children’scrafts” – master classforchildren
14:00 – 19:00 – Concert of children’s teams devoted to Mother’s Day
19:00 – Brass bands concert

Bogdan Khmelnytsky park
12:00 – 17:00 – “Plast canvas town”
12:00 – 17:00 – Lviv charitable foundations actions “All the best is for children”
13:00 – The concert on the occasion of 65th anniversary of the Day of a victory in the Second World War
14:00 – Performances of children’s dancing groups
14:30 – The health-giving sports festival “Healthy woman – mighty state”
17:30 – The national pop songs concert “Let’s unite in the purity of soul with the songs by V.Ivasyuk under the mother’s blessing”

Town Hall Yard
15:00 – Performances for children
19:00 – “Cellophane” MonoplaybyHonouredArtistofUkraineAlbina, – a day from the life of ordinary woman

On city streets
09:00 – The formal floral tribute to the Monument of Glory (Stryjska Str.)
09:00 – The solemn prayer and floral tribute to soldier’s case “Marsfield”(Mechnikov Str.)
11:00 – The formal floral tribute to “Glory Hill” Memorial (Pasichna Str.)
13:00 – The procession in national apparels “Out of the grandmother’s chest” (from Yura Square, Lystopadovoho Chynu Str., Gnatyuka Str., Svobody Square, to the Opera House)
16:00 – 19:00 – Knight tourney (Arsenal Square)
16:00 – 18:00 – IV international festival «In The Friendship Network» (Chernecha Hora Str., 1)

10.05.2010 (Monday)

Rynok Square
11:00-21:00 – Art fair-festival “Lviv – the handicraft capital”
15:00 – Performances of the municipal bands of Lviv
17:00 – The national pop songs concert “Let’s unite in the purity of soul with the songs by V.Ivasyuk under the mother’s blessing”

Bogdan Khmelnytsky park
15:00 – Rock-music concert. The masterclass in dancing.
15:00 – Soccer match between Student council of Lviv and Lviv City Council

Town Hall Yard
15:00 – Film presentation.

On city streets
16:00 – 22:00 – The festival of living sculpture«Lviv through the ages», the master class in dancing «Jazz-cabaret by Oleg Skrypka» (Adam Mickiewicz Square)
15:00 – IV international festival “In The Friendship Network” (Lviv Philharmonic Hall, Tchaikovsky Str., 7)

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