On Saturday evening, Klaip\u0117da lit up its unique rotating Christmas tree with colorful lights and graceful spins. Continuing a nine-year tradition of a living tree, a natural 11-meter-tall Christmas tree adorned with thousands of colorful lights was unveiled, reminiscent of the famous Rockefeller Center. Alongside the tree, a distinctive ice rink illuminated by a giant full moon was also inaugurated. During the lighting event, a surprise musical performance was revealed \u2013 one of Lithuania’s brightest artists, Andrius Mamontovas, graced the stage.<\/p>\n
In addition to the tree, three symbolic lighthouses and all the installations of the festive route came to life, inviting visitors to explore Klaip\u0117da’s winter charm.<\/p>\n
“Dear Klaip\u0117da residents and guests, it is wonderful to see you gathered here in the heart of Klaip\u0117da. Thank you for being here and helping us light the Klaip\u0117da Christmas tree, which this year will be exceptional \u2013 a rotating tree. Klaip\u0117da is the city of lighthouses, guiding sailors with hope and direction. We, too, can be a light and warmth to one another, providing hope to those who need it most. I wish you all a wonderful mood, and a surprise of the evening awaits. Love in your hearts and warmth in your homes. Happy holidays!” wished Klaip\u0117da’s mayor, Arvydas Vaitkus.<\/p>\n
True to Christmas traditions, Klaip\u0117da continues to amaze with its refined interpretations. This year, Lithuania’s sole port city lit a unique rotating tree decorated with four kilometers of colorful garlands. According to the organizers, Klaip\u0117da Festivals, the tree’s deep branches were adorned with golden garlands for a special effect, followed by colorful lights.<\/p>\n
The festive evening’s theme, “Klaip\u0117da \u2013 the Christmas Lighthouse,” concluded the city’s celebration of the Year of Lighthouses. Mayor Arvydas Vaitkus kicked off the event by greeting the crowd. The first musical note came from Klaip\u0117da’s Jeronimas Ka\u010dinskas Music School’s vocal ensemble “Vocalis,” led by Erlanda Tverijonien\u0117, offering a heartfelt performance. Singer Paulina Pauk\u0161taityt\u0117 followed, enchanting the audience with her powerful voice and the song “If I Lived on the Moon.”<\/p>\n
Klaip\u0117da’s own Vilius Popendikis later performed “\u0160iurpuliukai,” followed by a duet with Paulina, presenting the classic “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Children from the figure skating club “Speigas” showcased their talents on the ice during the magical ceremony.<\/p>\n
Popular Lithuanian artist Justinas Jarutis energized the audience with his charisma and well-loved songs, leading up to the grand surprise of the evening. Musical greetings from notable Klaip\u0117da personalities filled the screen, including Olympian rower Viktorija Senkut\u0117, actor Giedrius Savickas, and traveler Aurimas Mockus, before Andrius Mamontovas stunned the audience with a live performance of “Vir\u0161\u016bn\u0117.”<\/p>\n
As the evening approached its peak, Santa Claus joined to lead the countdown, lighting Klaip\u0117da’s Christmas tree. The celebration culminated with Justinas Jarutis’s song “Kal\u0117dos i\u0161tinka” and a colorful fireworks display.<\/p>\n
The ice rink, one of the most iconic symbols of classic Christmas festivities, shone under the full moon throughout December. After lighting the tree, opening the long-awaited ice rink, and receiving Santa’s greetings, the evening transformed into a “Towards Christmas!” disco in Theatre Square with DJ Montello.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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