Lviv bids farewell to Stepan Higa: thousands at Rynok Square

A farewell ceremony for Stepan Higa took place on Rynok Square in Lviv, attended by thousands of people. The artist was buried on December 15 at Lychakiv Cemetery, field No. 75 — according to his will. He died on December 12; in November he had undergone emergency surgery.

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A farewell for People's Artist of Ukraine Stepan Higa took place in Lviv, attended by thousands of the city's residents.

Ceremony on Rynok Square

The citywide ceremony was organized on Rynok Square. The city bugler performed the piece "In the Paradise Garden (Yavoryna)".

The procession moved to Lychakiv Cemetery. The artist was buried in field No. 75 according to his will

– Lviv City Council

The burial took place at Lychakiv Cemetery in field No. 75 — the very place Stepan Higa chose for his final rest.

Funeral and dates

Stepan Higa died on December 12 at the age of 66. In November he underwent emergency surgery; afterward his condition was described as serious but stable.

The farewell was held on December 14, and the funeral took place on December 15.

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