Fan zones for the 2017 Eurovision song contest are officially open and will function until May 14th. The organizers have a lot planned out for the guests: concerts, workshops, entertaining events, quests and even various cultural projects.

TRANSCRIPT OF VIDEO REPORT

A fan zone and art-town for families coming to Kyiv for Eurovision was set on Troyitska Square near ‘Olimpiyskiy’ stadium. Guests were greeted by a band of drummers.

The choir of the national operetta is warming up on stage. To the side, soloists are dancing while waiting for the beginning of their performance.

Yuriy Hadzetskiy, Soloist of the National Operetta

We are artists of the operetta theater, we are going to perform classical arias and couplets from operettas on the stage. The most famous world hits.

Students from Ecuador also came to listen to Ukrainian national songs. They say they’ve already learned the language. Now they want to get acquainted with the culture.

Karolyna, Student From Ecuador

We study in Vinnytsia. We came to Kyiv to get to know it better. And we got to see the concert. I like that Ukraine is a multicultural country.

It’s interesting for kids too. There is a special zone for children. They are entertained and enjoy different quests, workshops, and games.

The biggest fan zone is on Sofia Square. Within two weeks, here there will be 11 concerts put on by Ukrainian performers. In between the performances, the organizers will show short videos about Ukrainian culture and traditions.

The symbolic “green lawn” is equipped with food courts and even a museum of ice sculptures. It is a real winter kingdom in the middle of Spring. One won’t last without a down jacket there. Outside it is +20 outside Celcius, but inside it is much colder. Everything is made out of ice: Easter baskets, pysankas, rabbits and even fresh flowers.

Suzanna, Student From Israel

This is my first time in such a place. It is very special. Everything is so beautiful. Good job!

There are 5 fan-zones for Eurovision guests in the central areas of Kyiv. They will work until the 14th of May. The entrance to all locations is free.