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On June 21st, Jelgava will mark the longest day and shortest night of the year by honoring Latvian traditions and the power of fire. Residents and visitors will have the opportunity to visit the Summer Solstice and Herbal Market in the Jelgava Old Town Street Quarter, participate in ancient rituals on Castle Island (Pils saliņa), and witness an impressive burning and glowing of fire sculptures on Post Island (Pasta sala).

The summer solstice is approaching, bringing with it the longest day and the shortest night of the year. Traditionally, various themed events take place during this time. The Jelgava Regional Tourism Center (JRTC) also invites city residents and guests to the annual Midsummer Fair this Sunday, June 21st, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Jelgava Old Town Street Quarter.

On June 10th, the 14th International Large-Scale Ceramic Fire Sculpture Symposium will begin on Post Island (Pasta sala) in Jelgava, gathering four internationally recognized ceramicists who will create their works this year around the theme “Identity”. Until June 21st, visitors will have the opportunity to watch the creation of the large-scale sculptures in person and follow the creative process.

To help families with children plan an exciting and diverse summer vacation, the Jelgava Regional Tourism Center (JRTC) has prepared a special summer travel guide for recreation in Jelgava and the Jelgava municipality. It compiles ideas and recommendations on what to see, experience, and discover with children of all ages.

On May 23, the 20th International Sand Sculpture Festival will take place on Pasta (Post) Island in Jelgava, celebrating a jubilee year. This year, the festival invites visitors on an exciting journey millions of years into the past. The theme will bring stories of the Jurassic era to life in sand, creating an impressive environment where dinosaurs, ancient sea creatures, and rulers of the skies will meet.

The Jelgava Municipality continues to develop the nationally significant Zemgale Industrial Park (ZIP) in an industrial area owned by the city. Infrastructure construction works will be completed this year, and entrepreneurs are already being offered the opportunity to obtain land development rights and develop their business in the ZIP territory.

A delegation from Jelgava, a partner city, visited the Šiauliai City Municipality. The guests showed interest in attracting investments and reviewed the latest infrastructure projects currently being implemented.

From May 8 to May 17, the Restaurant Week campaign “Spring Tasting in the Jelgava Region” will take place in Jelgava and Jelgava Municipality. This spring, 19 restaurants, pubs, and cafés have united under the theme “Spring on the Plate” to offer visitors the chance, over ten days, to enjoy new variations of dishes and flavors made from seasonal spring ingredients.