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Panevėžys, not for the first time from the main cities of the country, was almost the first to announce the beginning of the Christmas period. After a year-long hiatus, the city’s main Christmas tree shone again in Freedom Square this year. Along with Santa Claus, it was illuminated by the mayor of Panevėžys, Rytis Račkauskas.
The mayor wanted to stay healthy and safe
The mayor of Panevėžys R. Račkauskas, who lit the Christmas tree, made no secret that he had never had to light it remotely. “As they say, there are always generations, I hope it is the last. Today, my greatest wish is that next year I will light the Christmas tree without masks. And we will be surrounded by the cheerful faces of the residents of Panevėžys and in good spirits, ”said R. Račkauskas.
The mayor of Panevėžys said that although the pandemic is raging, it certainly will not stop the mood in everyone’s hearts and in their homes. “I wish you a Merry Christmas and, of course, health. “Let’s have fun, let’s be healthy and let’s be safe,” said R. Račkauskas.
The townspeople gathered near the fir tree
All the villagers were asked to be aware and not gather by the Christmas tree for their own safety and that of others. However, a significant number of residents decided to observe the lighting of the Christmas tree in Freedom Square.
The Panevėžys people who came across the town fir wore protective masks and tried to keep their distance.
“It just came to our attention then. A fir tree so beautiful this year that I wanted to see it lit up. Looking at home is definitely not the same. Although the Christmas spirit is already felt here,” said Akvilė de Panevėžys, who met at the ceremony of fir-tree ignition.
Loreta, who attended the lighting of the Christmas tree with two children, does not hide that the children really wanted to see how the Christmas tree of Panevėžys was lit. “It just came to our knowledge then. He is very curious. We are wearing masks, we were a bit far from people. Therefore, we met all the safety requirements,” Panevėžys said.
Holidays are different
“This year, the winter holidays due to the pandemic are different, without meetings, but it is up to us to make them welcoming and meaningful. The pandemic is adjusting all plans, so the festive Christmas tree that brought the people together was not shot. Eglė will decorate the city until mid-January, so it will be possible to enjoy it for a long time, “says Asta Čeponienė, head of the Department of Culture and Art of the municipal administration of the city of Panevėžys.
The whole city also hung up
Along with the Christmas tree, the entire city shone tonight.
Decorated Freedom Square, Vilniaus st. (from J. Basanavičius to Klaipėdos st.), Respublikos st. (from February 16 to P. Puzino street) with bridge, Elektros street, February 16 (to A. Smetonos str.), Savanorių a. (from Laisvės a. to J. Basanavičiaus st.), Ukmergės st. (from Laisvės a. to J. Basanavičiaus st.), J. Basanavičiaus st. (from Vilnius to A. Jakšto str.) with a bridge.
This year, Panevėžys decorated the Christmas tree for 39 thousand. euros, the decoration of the city streets sown 43 thousand. euros.
Special page
Cultural institutions also created a festive gift for citizens. A special program for young and old can already be found on the special website www.kaledospanevezyje.lt. Visitors will receive greetings from Panevėžys cultural institutions, educational programs and various workshops, during which it will be possible to learn how to make Christmas toys, ornaments, postcards, get gift wrapping ideas, etc., there will be a Christmas contest where citizens will not They can only greet each other, but and win prizes.
Also, on the radio station “Pulsas” on November 29. 4 pm There will be Christmas stories for the little ones. For those who could not hear them, the same stories will be available at www.kaledospanevezyje.lt.
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