Europe Day in Donetsk- 17^th May

Czech Republic (Kyiv, Donetsk)

Find out more about the Czech Republic - an advanced Central European country with an increasingly high standard ofliving, a rich history, spectacular architecture and beautiful cultural works. This is a country where everyone can enjoy a great holiday. Plenty of travel and tourism information materials will be available! We invite you to talk about our country and participate in our game “Draw the Czech Republic”. Dear friends, we are pleased to welcome you to the stand of the Czech Republic.

Denmark (Kyiv, Donetsk)

We would like to invite you to the Danish pavilion in the European Village. We will provide lots of information about Denmark, the Royal House and the educational system. Take part in Intercultural Dialogue. In Kyiv, don’t miss a great opportunity to see Danish national dance and listen to the folk songs. You will be entertained by the quiz Around Denmark and be able to win a good book, and you will definitely like our lottery. Try delicious Danish Bakery croissants at the European Food Corner.

You can also learn your first words or even phrases of the unique and interesting Danish language at the European Language School.

Come visit us and enjoy the day!

France (Kyiv, Odesa, Donetsk)

Every year, the French Embassy and the French Institute in Ukraine participate in Europe Day. This year again, you will have the opportunity to get to know everything about France in the European village. Information about studying in France, learning the French language in Ukraine and cultural events organised by the French Institute in Kyiv and other cities will be available.

Germany (Kyiv, Odesa, Donetsk)

Germany - Land of Ideas!

Discover the whole variety of Germany and find out how much you already know about our country. Representatives of the German Embassy, the Goethe Institute and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will answer all your questions and will provide you with information on different topics. You can also win interesting prizes in our quiz.

Visit our tent in the European Village!

Great Britain (Kyiv, Odesa, Donetsk)

Welcome to the British tent. Here you'll be able to find information on visiting, working and studying in the UK - as well as much more! With Britain being in the EU since 1973, we'll tell you what EU membership has brought us. We'll also tell you about Britain's top international priorities.

This year the British tent will be highlighting one priority in particular: the importance of tackling climate change and achieving climate security. Preventing climate change doesn't just involve action by governments - it involves us all. Come and find out how you can make a difference and win prizes in our topical quizzes.

Greece (Kyiv, Odesa, Donetsk)

Greece has taken part in the Europe Day celebrations in Kiev from the very beginning. Among other things, this year the Embassy of Greece will present a taste of the huge variety of Greek historical and cultural heritage, as well as the contemporary side of Greece. For the first time Greece is participating in the European Food Corner with the newly opened Greek Restaurant “ATHINA”. Take a break, have a snack with friends and enjoy the culinary delights of the famous Greek cuisine. Teachers and students of various Universities in Kiev will present traditional Greek dances as well as the Greek alphabet and teach some key words of this ancient language, which is still enriching the vocabularies of the scientific and intellectual worlds. Our traditions and world famous Greek hospitality; the fact that Greece is the favourite destination of millions of tourists, who visit not only the islands but also the mainland for their exceptional natural beauty; and Greece's stable economic and political situation, make visiting our stand worthwhile.

Come to our tent to explore your senses!

Hungary (Kyiv, Odesa, Donetsk)

Welcome to Hungary’s tent! Here you can find out about opportunities for co-operation between Hungary and Ukraine in many different spheres: economy, culture, education, science, tourism, etc. In the thousand years since the establishment of the Hungarian state, our predecessors produced outstanding achievements in many fields of science, culture and technology, contributing to both European and worldwide developments.

Did you know that one of the centres of the Renaissance in the 15^th century was in Hungary? Did you know that this year we are celebrating the 550th anniversary of Matthias Corvinus, one of the most significant Hungarian kings, coming to the throne of Hungary? You might already know Ferenc Puskás, the world famous football player, as well as Ferenc Liszt, Zoltán Kodály, Imre Kálmán and other great Hungarian composers. If so, you are welcome at the Hungarian tent to play a quiz with us to find out “Who knows Hungary best?”

Lithuania (Kyiv, Odesa, Donetsk)

Don't miss this opportunity to rediscover Lithuania – the land of basketball and many other beautiful things. Visit the Lithuanian tent to watch or participate in a friendly street basketball match!

We will also be happy to provide you with materials about our country. With all this new-found information, test your knowledge about Lithuania – take part in a mini-quiz to win a souvenir.

Let your children join in our painting competition and we won't let them go without a prize! Those who would like to learn some words and sentences in Lithuanian – an old and unique language – are most welcome in the language-school tent. This year we are also proud to present one of our best bands – InCulto – on stage in a Europe Day concert.

Let's enjoy Europe Days together!

The Netherlands (Kyiv, Odesa, Donetsk)

We are pleased to welcome you to the stand of the Netherlands on Europe Day 2008! During this day you can become more familiar with the Kingdom of The Netherlands, a country that lies mainly below sea level and is well-known for its windmills, cheese and tulips. You are invited to learn more about Dutch history and to get acquainted with Vincent van Gogh, the famous 19^th century painter, whose 155^th anniversary is marked this year! And of course we will give you an opportunity to learn your first few words in Dutch at the European Language School.

Poland (Kyiv, Odesa, Donetsk)

Find out more about Poland, its development, economy, tourism, historical sights and culture. We invite all guests to talk about Poland and participate in our games and quizzes. Winners will receive souvenirs to remember our country. Two Polish teachers at the European Language School will introduce you to grammatical ‘tricks’ of the Polish language.

You will also have the opportunity to meet with Polish business representatives, listen to Polish music, sing songs together with us and simply have a lot of fun. At the European Village, Polish folklore ensemble Jaskulky-Lastivky will demonstrate Polish national costumes while singing Polish and Ukrainian folk songs. You will also have a chance to see the ancient attire of the Polish gentry. Polish Ambassador to Ukraine Jacek Kluczkowski will participate in the public debates and the official welcoming ceremony of Europe Day in Kyiv.

Slovakia (Kyiv, Odesa, Donetsk)

If you visit the tent of the Slovak Republic you can learn more about Ukraine's closest Western neighbour. Slovakia is a picturesque country situated in the heart of Europe. For centuries it has been at the historical crossroads of Central Europe. Slovakia is a country with a rich history, beautiful landscape and hospitable people.

Slovenia (Kyiv, Odesa, Donetsk)

Welcome to Slovenia, the country where you can have the unusual experience of seeing the Sunny Alps, the green Mediterranean, and the unique echoes of the Pannonian Plain in just one day! At the meeting point of three European geographical regions, time changes. Every day, you can enjoy a diversity of experiences that elsewhere would take more energy, more time, more kilometers. Because Slovenia is so diverse, it will enrich your every moment. Because everything is close by in such an easily accessible and safe country, it surprises.
Because Slovenia quickly enraptures all the senses, thoughts and passions with its diversity, it invigorates you immediately. Please, do come to our tent and see it for yourself.

Sweden & Finland (Kyiv, Odesa, Donetsk)

This year we are sharing our tent again! You are welcome to find out more about our countries, about our unity in diversity through history and modern life. In our tent you can win a poster or a good book in the quizzes. You can also buy books by Swedish and Finnish authors published in Ukraine. Come and listen to Finnish and Swedish music and sing Finnish and Swedish folk songs right next to our tent! Start learning our languages in the European Language School and enjoy this day with us!