Eurovision 2017: 42 Balloons will fly over Kyiv during ESC

by Sanjay (Sergio) Jiandani 1,000 views

Whilst the first rehearsals are in full swing in Kyiv, the city is gearing up for the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest. A total of 42 hot air balloons representing the ESC participating countries will be flying over Kyiv in the coming days.
The Montgolfier International Balloon Festival  will kick off on Saturday 6 May and conclude on Sunday 14 May.. About 42 balloons representing the countries-contestants will rise above the city.
The flights will run daily at the following locations:  Trukhaniv Island (Podilsko-Voskresenskyi bridge), Friendship Park, Hidropark (Dolobetskyi Island) in the mornings (8a.m. – 10a.m) and evenings (6p.m – 8p.m).

The festival program also includes evening balloon performances.

Kyiv is all set to embrace the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest and welcome everyone to Celebrate Diversity!