In Lviv, hundreds of people from across the country participated in the Star Walk event.

In Lviv, hundreds of people from various regions of Ukraine joined the Star Walk, which was held this year for the first time since the full-scale Russian invasion.

This was reported by the press service of the Lviv City Council, as conveyed by Ukrinform.

"The traditional festival ‘The Spark of the Christmas Star’ has returned to Lviv, part of which is the vibrant Star Walk through the city center. This year, hundreds of Lviv residents and guests from different corners of Ukraine participated. This is the first time the Star Walk has taken place during the full-scale war of Russia against Ukraine," the message states.

3 The traditional festival ‘The Spark of the Christmas Star’ has returned to Lviv / Photo: Anastasia Smolienko, Ukrinform 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3

The city council noted that the Walk began at the Museum Square from the Church of the Holy Eucharist, and then, passing through Rynok Square, it reached Angel Square, where the city’s didukh currently stands. The walk concluded near the main Christmas tree of Lviv, where all participants sang carols together.

“The creation of the Christmas star is an ancient Ukrainian tradition that has been prevalent in the Nadsian region. Craftsmen from this area have actually helped us revive this tradition and the technique of creating such a structure. The festival ‘The Spark of the Christmas Star’ has existed since 2007,” shared festival coordinator Nadia Dzvonyk.

Star-makers from various regions of Ukraine came to the event. Besides the stars crafted in different techniques, participants brought colorful costumes and authentic carols with them.

As reported by Ukrinform, on the weekend of December 28-29, the charitable organization ‘The Home for Rescued Animals’ held the ‘Bazaar of Goodness’ festival in Lviv.