France’s Influence On Ukraine

French Spring Festival 2018 opens with a French-Ukrainian music performance "Povitria" (Air) on Sofiyivska Square in Kyiv on March 31. The show that combined music and light focused on freedom, equality and fraternity - key principles for France and Ukraine. French composer Pierre Thilloy wrote the music for the show, performed by Ukrainian band Dakh Daughters. The festival, which takes place in Ukraine for the 15th year, is being held in nine Ukrainian cities and features theatrical plays, music, art shows and French cuisine.