Kvitolito has kicked off in Kyiv: where is it happening and what is there to see?

Summer in Kyiv begins with the vibrant Kvitolito festival at VDNG, a celebration of flower installations, street art, performances, new gastronomic locations, and cultural events. Find out where the festival takes place, what to see, what to do, and how to complement your experience with interesting tours

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Summer in the capital began brightly and inspiringly — on 1 June, the seasonal festival ‘Kvitolito’ started at the VDNH, symbolising the blossoming of nature, emotions and the spirit of Kyiv. Until the end of summer, guests will enjoy photo zones, installations, events and locations where every detail embodies life and beauty.

What will be on display?

Original flower installations and relaxation areas have appeared throughout the VDNG exhibition centre. An art sign ‘Rozkvitai’ (Blossom) has been installed near Urban Park, flower sheep are located near Animal Park, and you can take a photo on swings surrounded by greenery near the ‘Swing Park.’ The main symbol of the festival is a two-metre bouquet, which will be installed between the eighth and tenth pavilions. It will become the central art object and an ideal location for photos.

According to Yevhen Mushkin, director of development at VDNG, the festival is inspired by the spring project ‘Book Country,’ and ‘the natural scenery organically complements the emotional content of the space.’

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What else is there to see at VDNH this summer?

VDNG is not just a walk in the park, it is a city within a city where everyone will find something for themselves. New and renovated spaces are open during the ‘Kvitolito’ season:

▪️ Performance pavilion “KIT” — location of the ‘Kurazh’ festival

▪️ Kuboid Mathematics Museum and Vyava cultural space

▪️ Book.ua — bookshop and café

▪️ Cafés and restaurants: Kuldym, Strichka, Coffee Bar Li, Dot Tea

▪️ Shumiland amusement park and Namety glamping

▪️ Open-air swimming pool, ‘Orangery’, ‘Butterfly Planet’, ‘Science Museum’, ‘Lemurashnik’

▪️ Tu-134A-3 aircraft — tours right on board

▪️ Swing park — a place of relaxation and excitement for all ages

And now, the Rejo sports cluster has two new padel courts and a motorsport project for children.

Active Country at VDNH

From 13 to 22 June, VDNH will host the Active Country festival in partnership with the presidential programme Active Parks. Over 10 days, the Urban Park will host:

▪️ Hip-hop and breakdancing battles

▪️ Football and basketball matches

▪️ Skatepark competitions

▪️ An inclusive children's area and adaptive activities for veterans

▪️ This summer, VDNH is a place where Kyiv blossoms and inspires!

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