Elektrėnai Tourism Information Center

SUMMER TRIP 2024 / 520 YEARS FOR KIETAVISKĖMS happened

This year, Kietaviškės celebrates its 520th anniversary. It is a long and beautiful road traveled by the people of Kietavis with an honorable past, their own customs and traditions. In order to celebrate this anniversary, the Kietaviškii community organized a walk, which was implemented according to the project financed by the sports sponsorship funds of the Elektrėnai municipality "Hiking dedicated to the 520th anniversary of Kietaviškii". June 29 a large number of hikers started from the "Kauk Inn" amusement park. Hikers could register for the short - 13 km and the long - 28 km routes, the total number of participants was 169. In the sections of the routes, points - stops were waiting for the hikers, where they could rest, fill up with water, take part in quizzes, get to know the partners of the event and their activities. The hikers, who reached the finish line and returned to the "Kauk Inn" amusement park, shared their impressions of the hike and thanked for the opportunity to get to know the surroundings of Kietaviškii. It was fun to chat with a lot of fun, active people. Thanks to those who participated, who were not afraid of the heat, but chose a hike that gave memorable experiences. I would like to thank the partners who contributed in every way to the organization of this hike - the Elektrėnai tourism information center, the Kauk Inn amusement park and the public health office of the Elektrėnai municipality.

During the walk, the participants got to know the Kietaviškii volunteers who actively contribute to the activities of the Kietaviskii community and the Kietaviskii precinct. At the Kietaviškės cultural house, the participants were treated to soup made by the community, and in the cultural house they could see the exhibition "Old photos of Kietaviškės". This stop was accessible to participants of the long route. Our inseparable friends - the Elektrėnai Youth Center and the Lithuanian Red Cross of the Elektrėnai branch - also joined our march. Both of these stops were available to the participants of both routes. The Elektrėnai Youth Center welcomed the participants with healthy cocktails and snacks at its point. And at the Red Cross station, they could get acquainted with the 6 skills of first aid. Also with civil security: departure bag, family plan. And had the opportunity to solve the crossword and win prizes. Communicate about volunteering and its activities. Laura's products and the Young Lithuanian Sports Organization (JSO). The stop of the Young Lithuanian Sports Organization was accessible to participants of the long course, where they could try various sports. At this stop, the participants had the opportunity not only to rest, but also to spend time actively, testing their strength and skills in various sports activities. Meanwhile, gifts made by Laura could be won in a quiz organized by the Kietaviškis, which took place during the hike (start-finish). During the quiz, the participants could show their knowledge about the history of Kietaviškii and win unique prizes made by Laura, which will be a great souvenir on the occasion of this wonderful event. All-terrain vehicles - hiking, cycling, kayaking and the Nature Tracks section of the Hunters' Union. The stops of both of these partners were available for both long and short route participants. At the "All-terrain vehicles - hiking, cycling, kayaking" stop, they could get to know and enjoy the cheeses of our friends and sponsors "Magijas", several tools of the "House of Fragrances" important for picnickers were presented, and they could also try standing barefoot on a nail board. The stop of the Trakai branch of the hunters' union "Nature" was at the end of the hike. At this point, participants replenished their energy reserves by feasting on food prepared by these members

Thanks to everyone who participated and see you next time!

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