During a visit to Kyiv by France’s Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced the agreement to hold the Ukrainian cultural season “Voyage to Ukraine” in France.
The cultural initiative will take place in France from December 2025 to March 2026.
“This is a large-scale initiative under the patronage of our ministries, implemented by the French and Ukrainian Institutes. We will introduce the French public to Ukraine’s unique culture and art. Mutual cultural understanding will bring our nations even closer,” said Sybiha at a joint press conference with his French counterpart in Kyiv.
The “Voyage to Ukraine” season aims to honor the resilience and creativity of Ukrainian society in the face of Russian aggression.
Through artistic events, meetings, and discussions, French audiences will have the opportunity to explore the richness of Ukrainian culture in depth.
The initiative will also foster professional connections between cultural communities in France, Ukraine, and other European countries, strengthening cultural cooperation and supporting Ukraine’s European integration.
The programme is organized by the French Institute and the Ukrainian Institute, based on a partnership agreement signed on May 22, 2024, in Kyiv.
The institutes will work closely with relevant ministries, embassies, and other stakeholders, including public institutions, local authorities, businesses, and civil society organizations supporting Ukraine’s resistance and recovery.
