{"id":2317,"date":"2022-02-11T15:34:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T15:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klaipedatravel.lt\/2022\/02\/17\/light-festival-2022-program\/"},"modified":"2022-02-17T11:21:26","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T11:21:26","slug":"light-festival-2022-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klaipedatravel.lt\/en\/light-festival-2022-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Light Festival 2022 | PROGRAM"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a one year break, the Light Festival will take place in Klaip\u0117da again. The sixth Klaip\u0117da Light Festival on February 24-26 will colour the Old Town and invite the whole of Lithuania to the sea. Light Festival, recognized as the most popular event of the cold season, is dedicated to the 770th anniversary of Klaip\u0117da this year. We aim for most of the presented light projects to be created for Klaip\u0117da city. We seek that the history of Klaip\u0117da, presented in an attractive form at the festival, would inspire people to be curious and be proud of Klaip\u0117da. This time the theme of the festival is THE COLORS OF TIME, which aims to look at current events from a modern perspective.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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KLAIP\u0116DA LIGHT FESTIVAL PROGRAM<\/strong><\/h1>\n

FEBRUARY 24-26\/ 6.00\u201311.00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

FACT. KLAIP\u0116DA \u2013 THE CITY OF THREE CITIES<\/strong><\/h2>\n

PROJECT \u201eKLAIP\u0116DA. TRIJ\u0172 MIEST\u0172 MIESTAS\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Installation \u201eKlaip\u0117da. Trij\u0173 miest\u0173 miestas\u201c is meant to shed light on the fact that at the beginning of the 19th century, Klaip\u0117da consisted of three cities: the Old Town (1257), the City of Friedrich (1692) and the City of Wilhelm (1809). After the establishment of Klaip\u0117da Castle, Klaip\u0117da city had to be built within two years, according to the agreement of the Master of the Livonian Order and the Bishop of Curonia. Klaip\u0117da gained the city rights in 1257. It is the first city in the territory of Lithuania. The city burned down many times due to the constant attacks, therefore it was rebuilt. In the 16th century, near the city, on the other side of the Old Dang\u0117, craftsmen, mostly tanners, began to develop. In 1639 they were granted the rights of citizens, confirmed by feudal lord Friedrich III on August 29 1692, who established the city of Friedrich (Friedrichsstadt). It is part of today’s Old Town south of Did\u017eiosios Vandens street. In 1722, the city of Friedrich merged with the Old Town. In 1809, King Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia gave an area of \u200b\u200bland north of the current S. Daukanto Street to the city. In gratitude for the gift, the city council named this expanding land Wilhelm’s city. Thus Klaip\u0117da turned into the city of three cities.<\/p>\n

You will find light installations marking the boundaries of the three cities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friedrich city \u2013 Tilt\u0173 st. 19<\/em><\/p>\n

Wilhelm city \u2013 Herkaus Manto st. 38<\/em><\/p>\n

Old Town city \u2013 Dienovid\u017eio square (Tomo st. 10)<\/em><\/p>\n

PROJECT PARTNER UAB \u201eITCC\u201c<\/p>\n

PROJECT \u201eKLAIP\u0116DOS VITRA\u017dAI. ATRASTA PRARASTA\u201c <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Courtyard of the Clock Museum (Liep\u0173 st. 12)<\/em><\/p>\n

Delicate and majestic, existing, endangered and already extinct, adorning churches and public buildings \u2013 and almost always INVISIBLE. Klaip\u0117da Light Festival, along with Immanuel Kant Library of Klaip\u0117da City Municipality, opens up the colours and secrets of stained glass in the city. Although the authors of many existing stained glasses in Klaip\u0117da are not Klaip\u0117da residents, their stained glasses theme is richly Klaip\u0117da\u2013like \u2013 stained glasses reflect the historical development of the city and embody the spirit of Klaip\u0117da. The collection of more than 100 stained glasses precisely conveys the theme of this year’s festival – THE COLORS OF TIME. Festive concerts of Klaip\u0117da carillon presented as a gift to the Light Festival by Klaip\u0117da City Municipality Concert Hall will complement the delicate stained glass project presented in the cosy courtyard of the LNDM Clock Museum.<\/p>\n

Project organizers \u2013 Klaip\u0117da City Municipality Immanuel Kant Public Library, Public Enterprise \u201eKlaip\u0117dos \u0161vent\u0117s\u201c, video architect Pijus V\u0117beris<\/em><\/p>\n

THE PROJECT IS SPONSORED BY \u2013 UAB \u201eSTEMMA GROUP\u201c<\/p>\n

KLAIP\u0116DA CARILLON CONCERTS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Courtyard of the Clock Museum (Liep\u0173 st. 12)<\/em><\/p>\n

A gift for the guests of Klaip\u0117da Light Festival and for Klaip\u0117da that is starting to count its 770th anniversary is even six concerts of Klaip\u0117da carillon. Klaip\u0117da City Municipality Concert Hall presents the concerts.<\/p>\n

February 24th 6 pm, 7 pm<\/em><\/p>\n

February 25th 6 pm, 7 pm<\/em><\/p>\n

February 26th 6 pm, 7 pm<\/em><\/p>\n

The project is presented by Klaip\u0117da Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n

FACT. THE FIRST CHURCHES IN LITHUANIA TERRITORY WERE BUILT IN KLAIP\u0116DA<\/strong><\/h2>\n

3D PROJECTION \u201eMANO VARDAS \u2013 KLAIP\u0116DA\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Turgaus st. 22<\/em><\/p>\n

The first, because She is \u2013 770, mature and youthful, full of light and dark days, meaningful years. Klaip\u0117da is not only the third-largest city in Lithuania, it is the oldest city in Lithuania, the first port, Klaip\u0117da inscribed as royal in the pages of history. You will find one of the principal festival projections \u201eMano vardas \u2013 Klaip\u0117da\u201c in a historically significant place, next to the churches square, where St. John’s Church emerged in 1258. The story told in the voice of Vytautas Rum\u0161as will take us to the unsettled years of Klaip\u0117da’s history from 1253 and the first brick castle in the territory of Lithuania, the establishment of the city, the crafts, shipping and shipbuilding that existed there moments. The vividly presented images of the past will shed light on the painful details of history \u2013 city fires, wars, whose consequences are very near \u2013 the longing foundation of \u00a0St. John’s church. Tireless, unbreakable, bright and shining. Happy birthday, Klaip\u0117da.<\/p>\n

The author of the project \u2013 Linartas Urnie\u017eius, the historical material \u2013 K\u0119stutis Demereckas<\/em><\/p>\n

FACT. KLAIP\u0116DA IS A ROYAL CITY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

LIGHT INSTALLATION \u201eKARALI\u0160KO DANGAUS \u012eP\u0116DINIAI\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Square near Klaip\u0117da City Hall (Dan\u0117s st. 17)<\/em><\/p>\n

A light installation created namely for Klaip\u0117da’s birthday, presents Klaip\u0117da as a royal city, the former capital of Prussia in 1807\u20131808, the residence of Queen Louise. Installation length is 70 meters, width \u2013 14 meters. 60 km of special threads were used to implement the project. The play of lights, lasers and an exceptional music track will inspire a royal historical experience.<\/p>\n

The author of the project \u2013 Janis Petersons<\/em><\/p>\n

FACT. KLAIP\u0116DA IS THE ONLY LITHUANIAN SEAPORT OPERATING IN 1252\u20132022<\/strong><\/h2>\n

LIGHT INSTALLATION \u201eLAUKIMAS\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dan\u0117 river embankment between Jono Hill and the sailing ship \u201eMeridianas\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n

Klaip\u0117da is the only Lithuanian seaport operating in 1252\u20132022. Klaip\u0117da Light Festival playful installation \u201eLaukimas\u201c conveys an everlasting deal between Klaip\u0117da and the sea. The project consists of four giant fishing rods, one of which occasionally flashes not only symbolizing the potential catch or response to the sea but also a constantly burning hope in the heart of fisherman and all of us \u2013 to catch the biggest fish of life.<\/p>\n

The author of the project \u2013 Andrius Stasiulis<\/em><\/p>\n

FACT. KLAIP\u0116DA IS THE OLDEST CITY IN LITHUANIA<\/strong><\/h2>\n

LIGHT AND LASER SHOW \u201e\u012eKV\u0116PTI KLAIP\u0116DOS PIL\u012e\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Klaip\u0117da castle site<\/em><\/p>\n

It all started here \u2013 it grew and expanded, disappeared and re-emerged, the city was born here, which for 770 years is unique in its spirit, in its people, in its history. Bright lasers and lights at the Light Festival will illuminate the place of great importance for Klaip\u0117da city \u2013 Klaip\u0117da Castle site. The ten-minute laser show will take place every half hour: 6.00, 6.30, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00, 9.30, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Project organizers \u2013 MB \u201eLazeri\u0173 projektai\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n

LIGHT TUNNEL \u2013 EXHIBITION \u201eBUVUSI KLAIP\u0116DA YRA\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The rampart of Jono Hill (closer to Turgaus st. 22)<\/em><\/p>\n

On a defensive rampart remindful of the times of Klaip\u0117da (Memel) city-fortress called Jono hill, a stylized light tunnel will emerge during the Light Festival. In its contours is an exhibition of historical moments in Klaip\u0117da, prepared in collaboration with historian and publisher K\u0119stutis Demereckas. About the trade and cultural partnership between Klaip\u0117da and London, the contribution of sea merchants to the prosperity of Klaip\u0117da.<\/p>\n

Project organizers \u2013 K\u0119stutis Demereckas, \u00a0Public Enterprise \u201eKlaip\u0117dos \u0161vent\u0117s\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n

FACT. KLAIP\u0116DA IS H. SCHLIEMANN, J.L. VYNERIS, R. WAGNER CITY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

3D PROJECTION \u201e770 KAMINKR\u0116\u010cIO \u017dINGSNI\u0172\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kurpi\u0173 st. 8<\/em><\/p>\n

Greeting Klaip\u0117da with its birthday, the legendary chimney sweep returns to the VII Light Festival. The projection named \u201e770 kaminkr\u0117\u010dio \u017eingsni\u0173\u201c linked the symbols, elements, surreal worlds of Klaip\u0117da and included essential personalities. The chimney sweep, which shares happiness, travels 770 steps from point A to point B, visits the Klaip\u0117da lighthouse and unexpectedly dives underwater into the marine world. The colourful and playful chimney sweep character invites you to an adventurous journey on three evenings of the festival. The projection will be shown repeatedly every 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

The author of the project \u2013 UAB \u201eVideo Architects\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n

LIGHT INSTALLATION \u201eLAIKO SPALVOS 770\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Teatro Square<\/em><\/p>\n

The light tunnel that became the first herald of the 770th anniversary of Klaip\u0117da shines even brighter at the Light Festival and Tarava Anik\u0117, which is at the epicentre of all the most fascinating events in the city, is even shiner, surrounded by lasers and modern lights. The Theater Square, illuminated in the colours of the city’s birthday, as a place for the most significant historical events in Klaip\u0117da, will become the most beautiful birthday card.<\/p>\n

The author of the project \u2013 Janis Petersons<\/em><\/p>\n

PROJECT \u201eSUSVAJOK KLAIP\u0116D\u0104\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Turgaus st.<\/em><\/p>\n

Turgaus street, which turns into the main artery of numerous city events, invites you as a family space at the Light Festival. There will be even 20 bright, colourful, luminous swings in the central section of Turgaus Street, which will playfully supplement the festival events.<\/p>\n

Project organizer \u2013 UAB \u201eGera nuotaika\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n

INSTALLATION \u201eSPARNAI\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Art yard (Dar\u017e\u0173 st. 10 \/ Ba\u017eny\u010di\u0173 st. 4)<\/em><\/p>\n

Playful installation \u201eSparnai\u201c is for selfie lovers. Have you ever dreamed of having wings? Klaip\u0117da Light Festival provides such an opportunity.<\/p>\n

PROJECT \u201e\u0160VIESOS SENAMIES\u010cIUI\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Karlskronos square<\/em><\/p>\n

Unexpected light findings in the spaces of Klaip\u0117da Old Town \u2013 attractive and effective in photography. Even the new moon promises to land on the meadow here.<\/p>\n

The author of the project \u2013 Janis Petersons<\/em><\/p>\n

THE PROJECT IS SPONSORED BY \u2013 UAB \u201eKRATC\u201c<\/p>\n

PROJECT \u201eSENAJAM TURGUI 300 MET\u0172\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Senasis Turgus square<\/em><\/p>\n

Klaip\u0117da Light Festival and \u201eOld Market\u201c of Klaip\u0117da, celebrating its 300th anniversary this year, are a synergy of two celebrations that will merge and illuminate the Old Town in various colours. On February 25, from 6 pm to 10 pm, 100-year-old motorcycles and cars of the collector Albinas Monctavi\u010dius will fill the new square of the Old Market. On February 26, from 6 pm to 10 pm, \u201eMemel Motor Fest\u201c will present an exhibition of bright, illuminated, extraordinary cars. Lovers of ancient technology, modern illuminations and popular techno music are invited to the Old Market (Turgaus square).<\/p>\n

The author of the project \u2013 UAB \u201eSenasis turgus\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n

INSTALLATION \u201eNE\u0160ANTYS \u0160VIES\u0104\u201c<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Naujoji Uosto st. 9<\/em><\/p>\n

The past pandemic and challenging years have called for a different approach to many things. Attitude towards freedom and health, the opportunity to travel, visit loved ones have changed. \u201eNe\u0161antys \u0161vies\u0105\u201c symbolizes all the people at \u201eNorthway\u201c medical centres who, even in the most complicated moments, have decisively stepped forward and bravely accepted the challenges daily. A little further from the centre, the project will amaze with laser lights and bright reflections of disco balls.<\/p>\n

The author of the project \u2013 UAB \u201eNorthway medicinos centrai\u201c<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/b>LIGHT PROJECTION SHOW \u201eGIMUSI \u0160VIESTI\u201c<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Restaurant \u201e\u0160vyturys Bhouse\u201c (Kuli\u0173 Vart\u0173 st. 7)<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

It is a dramatic, visual story of the city and the struggles of constant fires that devastated it. It is an ode to Klaip\u0117da city, its survival instincts, which, even after the worst rages of fire, led the city to rise again with new street labyrinths, new neighbourhoods and buildings. Inviting with its light again. Announcing life again. 770 years of unceasing light. Klaip\u0117da, shine on. The light performance will be displayed on February 25-26 from 6:30 p.m. Duration \u2013 2 min. The projection displayed with five-minute breaks.<\/p>\n

The author of the project \u2013 UAB \u201e\u0160vyturys Nealkoholinis\u201c<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/b>LIGHT INSTALLATION \u201eBRIED\u017dIO I\u0160\u0160\u016aKIS\u201c<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cafe \u201eKavos architektai\u201c (Herkaus Manto st. 9)<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201eBried\u017eio i\u0161\u0161\u016bkis\u201c \u2013 this time, the long-term project partners will attract the festival guests with such an idea. The authors assure that the moose from the \u201eMoose grove\u201c administered by the Neringa Museum came to Klaip\u0117da and was last spotted wandering on Herkaus Manto street. If you notice a moose, take a picture of it, and ten of you will get an invitation to Neringa museums.<\/p>\n

The author of the project \u2013 \u201eKavos architektai\u201c<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/b>SHINING ETHNO GEOMETRY<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bir\u017eos bridge<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

Klaip\u0117da Medein\u0117 School, educating and working with children having severe special needs, adorns the festival with an artistic project reflecting ethnographic motifs typical of the Klaip\u0117da region. Together with creative teachers, the school symbolically brings light to Klaip\u0117da society and seeks to become a full-fledged part of the community. Teachers and students constructed spatial figures will decorate the Bir\u017eos bridge.<\/p>\n

The author of the project \u2013 Klaip\u0117da Medein\u0117 School<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/b>THE SAILING SHIP \u201eMERIDIANAS\u201c RAISES ITS SAILS<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sailing ship \u201eMeridianas\u201c<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

The symbol of Klaip\u0117da city and the most actively photographed object of many city guests and tourists \u2013 the sailing ship \u201eMeridianas\u201c will shine in the city’s anniversary colours. Under favourable weather conditions, an unexpected sight \u2013 \u201eMeridianas\u201c adorned with sails will greet the festival guests. It hasn’t happened in the winter!<\/p>\n

Project organizers \u2013 Public Enterprise The symbol of Klaip\u0117da maritime city – sailing ship \u201eMeridianas\u201c, AB \u201eGatvi\u0173 ap\u0161vietimas\u201c<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/b>MARITIME PROJECT \u201eGeltona. \u017dalia. Raudona. M\u0116LYNA!\u201c<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Turgaus st. 22, Kurpi\u0173 st. 8<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

Lithuanian Sea Museum will inspire the festival’s spirit with sea accents. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Lithuanian fleet, the specially created program \u201eLietuva \u2013 j\u016brin\u0117 valstyb\u0117\u201c will supplement the spaces of the principal projections of the festival. The video project will display the program \u201eGeltona. \u017dalia. Raudona. M\u0116LYNA!\u201c \u00a0presenting the captains of interwar independent Lithuania. The project aims to remind that Lithuania was and is a maritime state. In collaboration with the creative agency EZCO and writer Justinas \u017dilinskas, \u00a0a series of ten portraits of Independent Lithuanian captains was created, \u00a0depicting the personalities of sailors, their activities, and the most significant works in the context of historical events. The project mentions the beginning of maritime Lithuania, emphasizing its entrenchment in the international maritime community and the establishment of the Lithuanian maritime fleet. The project will be shown alternately with on Turgaus st. 22, Kurpi\u0173 st. 8 displayed 3D projections.<\/p>\n

The author of the project \u2013 Lithuanian Sea Museum<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/b>INSTALLATION \u201eJUDANTIS MIESTAS\u201c<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The roundabout of the Old Market<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

Klaip\u0117da Eduardas Balsys Gymnasium of Arts created an inventive interpretation of the moving, ecological city. The bright cyclists pointing the way to the Light Festival festively present the idea of \u200b\u200bKlaip\u0117da as a moving city.<\/p>\n

Project organizers \u2013 Klaip\u0117da Eduardas Balsys Gymnasium of Arts<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/b>VIRTUAL REALITY \u201ePAJUSK\u201c<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

FEBRUARY 24-26 6.00-8.00 P.M.<\/p>\n

Klaip\u0117da Cultural Communication Center (Did\u017eioji Vandens st. 2)<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

The project \u201eKlaip\u0117da – European Youth Capital 2021\u201c presents virtual reality simulation videos, innovative tools for empathy and solidarity development, that allow us to feel in place of a person with a hearing, visual and mobility disability and understand what it means to be bullied because you are different.<\/p>\n

Two short simulation videos were created:<\/p>\n

Video I conveys the daily situations of people with movement, hearing and visual disabilities.<\/p>\n

Video II conveys the reactions experienced by an LGBT+ person and the behaviour model of people surrounding such a person.<\/p>\n

Project organizers \u2013 Klaip\u0117da City Municipality and the project \u201eKlaip\u0117da – European Youth Capital 2021\u201c<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n