Festival of Veteran Culture "PROYAV"

On August 30, Kyiv will host the first-ever festival of veteran culture, "PROYAV" — an event bringing together veterans, civilians, families, and communities around art, creativity, memory, and contemporary veteran experiences.

The festival will take place on the grounds of VDNG and will serve as a space where veterans can speak on their own behalf, tell their stories, and express themselves through various cultural directions.

What to expect at the "PROYAV" festival: Guests can look forward to a rich program combining various formats of contemporary art and open dialogue.

• Theater

• Live music

• Literary stage

• Stand-up

• Cinema

• Open discussions on respect, memory, and modern veteran experiences.

"PROYAV" is primarily about meeting and mutual understanding—an opportunity for veterans and civilians to hear one another, better understand the experiences of those who have served in the military, and see veteran culture through the personal stories of its representatives.