“Let’s light Christmas”
The Grandfather, descending from the red ATV, greeted the gathered Jonavis residents, and invited the owner of the city, the Mayor Mindaugas Sinkevičius, to the stage for the firing of the spruce.
With a loud spell, “We light Christmas“, Not only the beautiful Christmas tree of the city, but also the impressive Christmas tree town shone. This year it has more than 70 stylized Christmas trees created by the collectives of city and district institutions, organizations and communities. After the musical fireworks, the people of Jonava celebrated the beginning of waiting for Christmas together with Vidu Bareikis and a live sound group, and the children rode a Christmas train.
Lighting of Jonava spruce, Jonava, spruce
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It will be possible to admire the greenery of Jonava and the unique Christmas tree town for a long time to come, and on weekends, adventurous festive entertainment awaits Jonava places and guests of the town.
Every year – an impressive light and a Christmas tree town
Last year’s winter holidays were also welcomed by Jonavis with the slogan “Let’s light Christmas!”. This time, the main Christmas tree of the city was lit by the Deputy Mayor of the district Birutė Gailienė, who was assisted by the golden sculpture of the artist Andrius Šukutis Žibinčius.
A unique project launched in Jonava a few years ago – the town of Christmas trees – is being continued this year in the same place, in the Peace Square in the city center.
According to Janina Dvinelytė, a resident of Jonava, this tradition has been going on for the fourth year in a row and is being organized by the city municipality.
“This event is organized by Jonava city municipality, later the city spruce is lit, Christmas tree elections are not yet in the town, today it is being built again and again, this year it is planned to build about 70 of them, last year there were about 80,” said the interlocutor.
According to Jonava residents, this tradition brought together city residents, various organizations and companies.
“Christmas trees are built by various organizations, kindergartens, schools and most often those Christmas trees reflect the attitude, traditions and positioning of each company. Private individuals are not yet building Christmas trees, only companies or organizations, but this year some local businesses, hairdressers, beauty salons have joined, “Janyna said about the city ‘s initiative.
One of the most beautiful in Lithuania
In the elections of spruces of the largest cities organized by Delfi last year, the Jonava spruce took the 8th place, allocating 7% to it. votes of voters who voted. This time, the Jonava city spruce also shone with gold, along with red decorations and white garlands of light bulbs, and the top was adorned with a uniquely shaped star.
Throughout December, every Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. In the Jonava Culture Center Regional Museum you can visit the exhibition of Christmas tree toys and participate in the education “Candle for Christmas” (education is paid, registration by phone +37067547297). All information can be found at the Jonava Tourist Information Center.
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