Join the Celebration: 378 Years of Jaunjelgava – July 25–26

Every place in the world has its own story - including Jaunjelgava! On 25 and 26 July we will celebrate the 378th anniversary of Jaunjelgava, because it was 378 years ago in 1647 that the story of Friedrichstadt (German) began!

     "The city was founded where the Daugava's large rapids end. In the past, this was the place where goods were transhipped so that they could be transported along the river or the road, multiplying from the rapids. Jaunjelgava is located in the Lower Daugava Valley of the Central Latvian Lowlands, on the left bank of the Daugava, in the cultural and historical region of Selija, only 79 km from Riga and 15 km from Aizkraukle." (I. Bruņeniece). Jaunjelgava is a town with a rich history and has experienced countless events, survived two World Wars and their cruelties, experienced the Daugava floods and fires that have changed the town beyond recognition. But despite all this, Jaunjelgava has reborn and blossomed, each time with its head proudly held high. “From ancient times, it has preserved its narrow streets with old houses that once suffered from floods and stories of the local people's grit” (I. Bruņeniece).

Jaunjelgava is the 14th oldest town in Latvia and its story will be brought to life through performances and concerts on 25 and 26 July:

On July 25th, enjoy the open-air theatre performance “Īsa pamācība mīlēšanā” in Liepu Park, with popular actors - Mārtiņš Brūveris, Aija Dzērve, Zane Jančevska, Terēze Lasmane, Aīda Ozoliņa, Juris Kalniņš, Voldemārs Šoriņš ,Kristiāns Karēļins, Andris Daņiļenko un Valdis Zilveris.

The performance will be accompanied by performances by the VPDK “Kodols”. Entrance - free of charge!

July 26th

10.00 In the Old Town Park, we will start the day with a laughter yoga and an artisan/craft market;

At 11.00 there will be various activities for children (rope obstacle courses, inflatable attractions, garden games, boat workshops with Toma Koki, face painting, etc.);

12.00 Opening of the Art Market with a concert programme featuring Aizkraukle Region amateur groups and the award of the competition "One Day of Mr Lion in Jaunjelgava Association";

13.20 - 14.00 Solo concert by Nikolay Puzikov;

14.00 - 15.00 Honouring of the Jaunjelgavas county babies;

16.00 - 17.00 Performance "Savedējs" by Vietalava amateur theatre in Jaunjelgava Culture Centre;

At 20.00 in Liepu Park, enjoy a festive concert featuring dancers from the Dance Beat dance studio, The Sound Poets and Z-Scars. Later, dancing to a DJ.

Entrance fee to the concert in Linden Park 10,- EUR per person, children under 7 years free of charge. Persons with disabilities, on presentation of a disability certificate, EUR 5,-.

Tickets are available at http://www.xn--biesuparadize-j... or at Jaunjelgavas TIP and on the day of the event (cash only).

Come to the events, get to know the town and be part of the story of Jaunjelgava too!

Information prepared by Jaunjelgava Tourism Information Point, Jelgavas Street 33, Jaunjelgava.