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—<\/b><\/strong>WEDNESDAY,<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>23<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>JULY<\/b><\/strong>—<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

10:00\u201318:00 A unique interactive exhibition, Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s Machines,<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0is open in the underground halls of the Klaip\u0117da Castle Museum. The exhibition presents over 30 precisely reconstructed mechanisms designed by the ingenious inventor. Visitors are invited not only to view but also to try operating a working helicopter, armoured vehicle, hoists and other inventions. This is a rare opportunity to experience the marvels of Renaissance engineering in\u00a0the\u00a0authentic\u00a0setting\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a017th-century\u00a0Klaip\u0117da\u00a0Castle.\u00a0Admission\u00a0applies.<\/p>\n

LOCATION<\/b><\/strong>: Friedrich\u2019s\u00a0Postern, beside the new Castle Tower, Prie\u0161pilio St. 2, Klaip\u0117da\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Exhibition<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>by<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>the<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Lithuanian<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Sea<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Museum:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Twice<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>Around<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>the<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>World<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>on<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>the<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>Sailing<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>Ship <\/b><\/em><\/strong>Moshulu<\/b><\/em><\/strong>.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Photographs\u00a0and\u00a0diary\u00a0excerpts\u00a0from\u00a0interwar\u00a0Lithuanian\u00a0sailor\u00a0Vytautas\u00a0Bagdanavi\u010dius,\u00a0who,\u00a0at the age of sixteen, sailed twice around the world aboard the barque Moshulu<\/em>, revealing the life of seafarers at the twilight of the sailing-ship era.<\/p>\n

LOCATION<\/b><\/strong>: by the Arka monument<\/p>\n

12:00 Historical Exhibition Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Lithuanian Yachting Union.<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0The exhibition captures moments scented with wind and maritime adventure from 1935 \u2014 the founding\u00a0year\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Lithuanian\u00a0Yachting\u00a0Union\u00a0\u2014\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0present\u00a0day.\u00a0From\u00a0the\u00a0first\u00a0sails\u00a0hoisted to spectacular journeys around the globe and prestigious Olympic and offshore victories.
\nLOCATION<\/b><\/strong>: in front of the main quay of the Castle Port<\/p>\n

18:00 FREE TOURS<\/b><\/strong>. Residents of Klaip\u0117da and visitors to\u00a0the\u00a0city are\u00a0invited\u00a0to take\u00a0a closer look at the operations of three Klaip\u0117da port cargo-handling companies: Klaip\u0117da Stevedoring Company\u00a0BEGA<\/em>,\u00a0Klaip\u0117da\u00a0Container\u00a0Terminal,\u00a0KN\u00a0Energies,\u00a0UAB\u00a0and\u00a0AB.\u00a0The\u00a0port\u00a0companies\u00a0are offering free guided tours!<\/p>\n

On\u00a023\u00a0July\u00a0at\u00a018:00,\u00a0there\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0a\u00a0unique\u00a0opportunity\u00a0to\u00a0view\u00a0from\u00a0a\u00a0ferry\u00a0the\u00a0floating\u00a0storage and regasification unit Independence <\/em>\u2014 a symbol of Lithuania\u2019s energy independence, which became the country\u2019s property last year. The LNG terminal tour will take place aboard the ferry\u00a0Klaip\u0117da<\/em>. The ferry will depart from the Old Ferry Terminal (Dan\u0117s St. 1, Klaip\u0117da). Visitors are advised\u00a0to\u00a0arrive\u00a0at\u00a0least\u00a010\u00a0minutes\u00a0prior\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0scheduled\u00a0departure\u00a0time.<\/p>\n

—<\/b><\/strong>THURSDAY, 24<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>JULY<\/b><\/strong>—<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

12:00\u201320:00 Red Bull Showrun Entertainment Zone.<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0This space offers something for every motorsport enthusiast: visitors will have the chance to get an up-close look at extraordinary vehicles, including the buggy driven by Rokas Baciu\u0161ka that conquered the Dakar Rally, the cars of\u00a0the\u00a0Ivanov\u00a0brothers\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0Red\u00a0Bull\u00a0Drift\u00a0Brothers,\u00a0as\u00a0well\u00a0as\u00a0the\u00a0impressive\u00a0Scania\u00a0Chimera.<\/p>\n

Visitors to the entertainment zone can test their skills in a Formula One wheel-changing challenge, try Aras Gibie\u017ea\u2019s stunt bike simulator, and enjoy attractions such as the Balcia RC, Red Bull X simulators, and many other activities. A\u00a0true\u00a0rarity \u2014 the\u00a0chance\u00a0to peek inside the mobile\u00a0Oracle\u00a0Red\u00a0Bull\u00a0Racing\u00a0garage\u00a0\u2014\u00a0comes\u00a0only\u00a0rarely,\u00a0but\u00a0during\u00a0the\u00a0Sea\u00a0Festival,\u00a0visitors will finally be able to satisfy their curiosity!<\/p>\n

LOCATION<\/b><\/strong>:\u00a0Car\u00a0park,\u00a0Pilies\u00a0St.,\u00a0Klaip\u0117da\u00a0Castle\u00a0site<\/p>\n

12:00\u201318:00 A unique interactive exhibition, <\/b><\/strong>Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s Machines<\/b><\/em><\/strong>, is open in the underground\u00a0halls\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Klaip\u0117da\u00a0Castle\u00a0Museum.\u00a0The\u00a0exhibition showcases\u00a0over\u00a030\u00a0precisely reconstructed mechanisms by the ingenious inventor. Visitors are invited\u00a0not only to view the exhibits but also to try operating a working helicopter, armoured vehicle, hoists and other inventions. This is an exceptional opportunity to experience the marvels of Renaissance engineering in the authentic setting of the 17th-century Klaip\u0117da Castle. Admission applies.<\/p>\n

LOCATION<\/b><\/strong>: Friedrich\u2019s\u00a0Postern,\u00a0beside\u00a0the\u00a0new\u00a0Castle\u00a0Tower,\u00a0Prie\u0161pilio\u00a0St.\u00a02,\u00a0Klaip\u0117da<\/p>\n

12:00<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Exhibition<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>by<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>the<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Lithuanian<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Sea<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Museum:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Twice<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>Around<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>the<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>World<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>on<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>the<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>Sailing<\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/strong>Ship <\/b><\/em><\/strong>Moshulu.<\/b><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

During\u00a0the\u00a0interwar\u00a0period,\u00a0Lithuanian\u00a0sailors,\u00a0aspiring\u00a0to\u00a0become\u00a0skilled\u00a0professionals,\u00a0studied abroad and trained aboard Erikson\u2019s sailing ships. Among them was sixteen-year-old Vytautas Bagdanavi\u010dius, who sailed twice around the world on the barque Moshulu<\/em>. The exhibition presents his travel photographs and excerpts from his diary, revealing the life of sailors at the close of the sailing-ship era. (by the Arka monument)<\/p>\n

12:00\u201302:00<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Historical<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Exhibition<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Celebrating<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>the<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>90th<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Anniversary<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>of<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>the<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Lithuanian<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Yachting <\/b><\/strong>Union.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

The exhibition captures moments filled with wind and maritime adventure from 1935 \u2014 the founding\u00a0year of\u00a0the\u00a0Lithuanian\u00a0Yachting\u00a0Union\u00a0\u2014\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0present\u00a0day. From\u00a0the\u00a0first sails\u00a0hoisted to\u00a0impressive\u00a0journeys\u00a0around\u00a0the\u00a0globe\u00a0and\u00a0prestigious\u00a0Olympic\u00a0and\u00a0offshore\u00a0victories.<\/p>\n

LOCATION: <\/b><\/strong>in\u00a0front of the main quay of the Castle Port<\/p>\n

15:00 Solemn Ceremony Honouring Seafarers <\/b><\/strong>To Those Who Opened the Sea for Us <\/b><\/em><\/strong>and presentation<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>of<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>the<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>highest<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>maritime<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>transport<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>awards<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>on<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>the<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>occasion<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>of<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>the<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Sea<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Festival.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Organised\u00a0by\u00a0the\u00a0Lithuanian\u00a0Sea\u00a0Museum\u00a0and\u00a0Klaip\u0117da\u00a0State\u00a0Seaport\u00a0Authority.<\/p>\n

LOCATION<\/b><\/strong>: in\u00a0Smiltyn\u0117,\u00a0by\u00a0the\u00a0Albatross monument<\/p>\n

17:30<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>FREE<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>TOURS.<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Residents\u00a0of\u00a0Klaip\u0117da\u00a0and\u00a0visitors\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0city\u00a0are\u00a0invited\u00a0to\u00a0take\u00a0a\u00a0closer\u00a0look at the operations of three Klaip\u0117da port cargo-handling companies: Klaip\u0117da Stevedoring\u00a0Company\u00a0BEGA,\u00a0Klaip\u0117da\u00a0Container\u00a0Terminal,\u00a0UAB,\u00a0and\u00a0KN\u00a0Energies,\u00a0AB.\u00a0The\u00a0port\u00a0companies are offering free guided tours!<\/p>\n

On\u00a024\u00a0July\u00a0at\u00a017:30,\u00a0free\u00a0tours\u00a0will\u00a0offer\u00a0a\u00a0unique\u00a0opportunity\u00a0to\u00a0see\u00a0the\u00a0inner\u00a0workings\u00a0of\u00a0major cargo terminals up close. Tours are free of charge, but prior registration is required.<\/p>\n

Two\u00a0options are\u00a0available:<\/p>\n