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The spring has been delayed by the snow and chilly weather as of late, but it’s still coming.

The first burst of positive emotions will be provided by the annual French Spring Festival that will give everyone a chance to be a part of the modern French cultural life without having to cross the border.

The festival brings a series of events in theater, cinema, circus, fine arts, literature and music. They will travel to six major cities in Ukraine – Kyiv, Donetsk, Lviv, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv.

In the capital, the grand opening should not be missed. It will take place at 8:30 p.m. on April 4, on Sofiivska Square. The main highlight will be provided by Tanse street theater and the Crazy Bell-Ringers show.

Twenty six musicians will take part in the show, using a vast chandelier as a prop. Thousands of spectators come to the show every year, which comes highly recommended by the Kyiv Post Lifestyle team.

French spring festival. Sofiivska square. April 4. 8:30 p.m. Admission free. For detailed schedule visit the French institute website institutfrancais-ukraine.com