The most ambitious Sand Sculpture Park in the Baltics in Jelgava - opened!
5. June, 2022.
Yesterday, June 4, in Jelgava, the biggest sand sculpture park in the Baltics "Summer Signs 2022" opened its doors, inviting you to get to know the world's masterpieces in 16 large-format sand sculpture works. Throughout the day, the guests of the event were entertained by activities for the whole family, as well as concerts by popular musicians in Latvia.
In less than a week, 15 artists from 10 countries – the Czech Republic, Spain, Ukraine, Canada, Turkey, Bulgaria, Mongolia, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia – created works of art on the Post Island that reflect the theme of this year's Sand Sculpture Park, "Masterpieces". On the other hand, the demo sculpture of the park was created by Latvian sculptors Kārlis Īle and Maiju Īle.
The park's opening morning program was filled with activities for the whole family – attractions, foam parties, bubble workshops. In the evening, the visitors were entertained by the musical association "Riga Reggae" and "Edavārdi".
Already tomorrow, June 5, the sand sculpture park on Pasta Island will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. In the first half of the day, a program for families with children is offered for viewing additional sculptures, and at 8 p.m. Ivo Fomins will take the stage with a group. Mareks Ameriks will take care of the musical atmosphere throughout the evening.
During the opening days of the park, on June 4 and 5, traffic restrictions should be expected.
Tickets are available at all "Bilešu Paradīze" ticket offices and bilesuparadize.lv.
The International Sand Sculpture Park is created by the city of Jelgava and the institution "Kultūra", supported by SIA "Ramirent" and the restaurant "Pilsētas Elpa".
The visitor of the event agrees to be filmed and photographed. Recorded material may be broadcast, reproduced and distributed without restriction.
