Photo: Press service of the National Exhibition Center of Ukraine (VDNG)

From November 29th on VDNG (Exhibition Centre of Ukraine) The eleventh season of "Winter Wonderland" is starting. At the entrance, guests will be greeted by a light photo zone, an avenue of Christmas trees, behind which will be kiosks with mulled wine, snowman flash mobs, and the main Christmas tree.

This year's ice rink will claim the title of the largest in Ukraine – over 3000 m². A tower with a clock will be installed on the ice arena, and next to it – a New Year's train, the main photo zone of the season. Another clock will adorn the facade of the central pavilion of the Expocentre.

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In addition, in the new season, "Santa's Residence" will operate in Pavilion No. 1 with decorations, a mailbox, and Santa himself with elves. Nearby is the "Christmas Factory of Dreams," where elves will help children create Christmas tree ornaments and make wishes come true.

"Winterland" will also feature an area with artificial snow where you can build snowmen, make snow angels, and play snowball fights. Snowy decorations will adorn the pavilions and market stalls, creating a festive atmosphere regardless of the weather.

In particular, the Illuminarium light installation park will return with an updated exposition in place of the "Vyava" art space. New photo zones will appear in the "Orangery of Enchantment", and "Shumiland" invites you to the world of dinosaurs.

A winter slide, Ferris wheel, carousel, and other attractions will be operating in the central square of the National Exhibition Center of Ukraine (VDNH). Nearby, there will be a Christmas fair with treats and souvenirs, a Warm Alley with a food court and music, and the Northern Express train with an audio tour will be running throughout the territory.

"Winter Country" at VDNH will offer about 20 themed locations with warm zones and shelters daily from 10:00 to 21:00. In case of power outages, everything will run on generators, and the alleys will be illuminated by LED lamps.

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