Christmas Festival in Moscow
21.11.2016 18:00 Просмотров: 82
Christmas fairs and markets will invite residents and visitors of Moscow to take part in multiple fun winter activities and New Year shopping.
“Journey into Christmas” is considered to be the biggest in the world New Year Festival and one of the most picturesque annual festivals in Moscow as it combines original traditional elements of Russian Christmas fun fairs and new contemporary ideas for all ages.
Each district of Moscow from December 18 till January 14 will turn into a part of a the festival: 38 venues offer unique art objects, exciting street shows and concerts, master classes on cooking and decoration, traditional food and unusual souvenirs; everyone will be able to participate in exciting contests and quests.
Main objects
The festival starts on Manezh Square and famous huge glowing ball, the one of the most popular sights in Moscow; as a part of “Journey into Christmas” festival it will be turned the biggest Christmas bauble in Russia. Moreover, its size will be significantly increased: the height of the ball will be 17 meters now. The decoration of the ball consists of 9.5 km of LED lights and this is claiming a Guinness record.Besides the ball, the participants of the festival will see a Russian map shaped labyrinth with a 17-meter high Christmas tree decorated with sparkling LED-lights on Manezh square. Inside the maze the visitors will see exhibitions dedicated to different periods of Russian history, enjoy Soviet posters and get acquainted with Russian fashion of different years.
Both children and adults will enjoy a 100-meter high ice slide — the biggest slide in Russia. It will be built according oldest Russian traditions that were used hundreds years ago for the the winter holiday festivities.
Kids fun
Young Muscovites and guests of Russia will have a plenty of things to do during “Journey into Christmas”. For instance, Tverskoy Boulevard will turn into a “Small town of Storytellers” where experienced instructors will teach children how to do figure skating, snowboarding, play hockey — absolutely free including all sports equipment.
Tverskaya Square is planned to be the main kids attraction for the festival. At this small Christmas town children will dress up a Christmas tree, take a ride on the carousel, learn to sew dolls and cook candies.
Animation and workshops for the little ones will also take place in other areas of the festival.
Dress warmly and start your festive Christmas adventure in Moscow!
Смотрите также:
Samovarfest: One big tea party to be held on Poklonnaya Gora Festival goers will be offered tea and traditional Russian food and there will also be a concert given by Russian rock groups. Everything will take place between 11 and 1... Подробнее... 
Easter Gift festival to kick off on 7 April at 38 city venues From 7 to 15 April, Muscovites and guests of the city will be able to take part in charity events and free workshops. Подробнее... 
Ilya and Emilia Kabakov: Not Everyone Will Be Taken into the Future at Tretyakov Gallery On 6 September, the exhibition “Ilya and Emilia Kabakov: Not everyone will be taken to the future” will open at the Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val. The 2001 installatio... Подробнее... 
11 cheesemakers from Moscow and the Moscow Region to offer their products at the Mos/Food! festival Visitors can try parmesan, burrata, mozzarella and dozens of other kinds of cheese. Подробнее... 
Landscaped gardens, a new variety of rose and collector’s kimonos to be presented at the Moscow Flower Show The largest event in the Russian field of landscape gardening will gather together some of the best professionals and experts from all around the world. The main venues o... Подробнее... 