Aizkraukle Celebrates with Nereta Day Festivities

The Aizkraukle Municipality in Latvia recently hosted a day of celebration in Nereta, featuring a market of local artisans and homemade products, a children's fishing competition, and evening performances by local amateur art groups. The festivities, held on June 7th, attracted visitors from the morning until the evening concert. The day's events included a children's fishing competition, a military equipment and machinery exhibition, and a concert featuring local amateur art groups. The celebrations also honored the 21st baby born in the association, with a special ceremony and gifts for the little ones.

Key Takeaways:

• The Nereta Day festivities attracted visitors from the morning until the evening concert, featuring a market of local artisans and homemade products, a children's fishing competition, and evening performances by local amateur art groups.
• The children's fishing competition, "Hook in the Mouth," was held for the fourth year in a row, with participants competing in three age groups: up to five years, six to 11 years, and 12 to 16 years.
• The youngest participant was Olivers Abazorins, who was only two years old, but did not receive a result due to receiving considerable support and help from his parents.
• The middle and senior group participants were judged in three categories: the fastest fish caught, the most fish caught, and the biggest fish caught.
• In the age group from six to 11 years, Julians Vilcins caught the fastest fish in 33 seconds, Anna Andrersone caught the largest fish at 17.8 cm, and Anna Andersone also caught the most fish.
• The festivities also included a military equipment and machinery exhibition, a visit to the Nereta Local History Museum, and park games on the Nereta stage.
• The 21st baby born in the association was honored with gifts and a special ceremony on the Nereta stage, with each baby receiving a box, silver spoon, small block, and soap made in Nereta.
• The evening concert, "Created together - given from the heart," featured performances by Nereta amateur art groups and guests from Irsi parish, with a focus on personalization and appreciation for the leaders of the groups.

Statistics:

• The "Hook in the Mouth" children's fishing competition was held for the fourth year in a row.
• In the age group from six to 11 years, Julians Vilcins caught a fish in 33 seconds, the fastest time in the competition.
• Anna Andersone caught the largest fish at 17.8 cm in the age group from six to 11 years.
• In the "Hook in the Mouth" competition, participants were judged in three categories: the fastest fish caught, the most fish caught, and the biggest fish caught.
• The evening concert, "Created together - given from the heart," featured performances by 10 local amateur art groups and guests from Irsi parish.

Sources:

• Aizkraukle Municipality, Latvia: "Nereta Day Festivities" (June 7th)
• https://www.aizkraukle.lv/lv (official website of the Aizkraukle Municipality)