The Ukrainian-Slovak Border Region: Good Neighbor Day

May 16, 2009. First National. The report focuses on Good Neighbor Day at the Ukrainian-Slovak border near Uzhhorod—an annual gathering that allows residents of the border region to socialize and spend time together. Ukrainians and Slovaks gather at the festival, where musicians and participants in traditional costumes perform, folk songs are sung, and people enjoy meals outdoors.

The report also addresses issues related to crossing the border and simplifying travel to Slovakia. Mariana Chichmanova, the Slovak consul in Uzhhorod, and Pavel Paška, the Speaker of the Slovak Parliament, discuss the process of obtaining Schengen visas and the local border traffic regime. Mykhailo Korponets, a resident of the village of Turya-Remeta, and Nadiya Arkhiy, a resident of Uzhhorod, share their impressions of Good Neighbor Day.

Reporter: Bohdan Barbil.