The halfway point of the Christmas Market in Gdańsk brought the results of two competitions: the Christmas Treasury of Ideas and the Grand Prix. In both, the best in two categories were honored - the votes of the fair visitors and the jury decided. Both took place for the first time in the history of the Christmas Market. We invite you to read the results and continue celebrating in Gdańsk!
The vibrant Christmas Market in Gdańsk has more than just culinary hits. These are also among the exhibitors with crafts and regional products. Which of them liked the most among visitors to the Fair, especially the Armory of Art, where the Christmas Treasury of Ideas is located?
A practical and elegant gift
Visitors voted for the best gift inspiration in a display case in the Armory called the Christmas Treasury of Ideas. All you had to do was scan the QR code and vote in the survey for the item you liked the most. Thanks to this, a ranking was created, which allowed for the awarding of two distinctions and the main prize.
The first place, i.e. the largest number of votes, went to a handmade leather wallet from Vericone, represented by Anna Rasmus.
As you can see, visitors appreciated the practical and elegant gift.
The distinctions were awarded for: a necklace with an owl presented by Gutowska Jewelry, and for an embroidered pillow inspired by the Gdańsk Lady of the Window, presented by Biały Kot.
Voting for the best Christmas inspiration was also accompanied by a competition for a slogan inviting to next year's Christmas Market in Gdańsk. The Fair Jury was delighted with the slogan: "Have fun with us with your whole families." Its author is Paula Błajet.
The fair's Grand Prix also in winter
For over 20 years, during the summer St. Fair. Dominika, the organizers award the exhibitors with the Grand Prix award. This year, for the first time, the same thing was done during the winter Christmas Market. Grand Prix awards were granted in two categories:
The Competition Committee decided to award both the main prize and two distinctions in each category.
The Grand Prix in the Good Idea category went to Glassware Art Studio Przemysław Huras for making glass-blown and hand-painted baubles using the traditional method.
Honorable mentions went to Bartłomiej Siedlikowski for fruit and Christmas scented decorations and Ivan Korchevny for hand-painted lanterns.
In the Good Taste category, the Grand Prix went to MANAT Mirosław Liss for Kashubian fish delicacies. The following were honored with distinctions: Pszczelarska Wyspa Alina Bylicka for honey products and Robert Kaczkan for game food products.
The winners in both Grand Prix categories received, among others: vouchers worth PLN 3,000 to be used to purchase a stand at next year's Christmas Market. The prizes in the competitions were sponsored by: Gdańsk International Fair, Polfferies and the AmberSky Viewing Circle.
Illuminations lit up Gdańsk
We're starting Christmas in Gdańsk! The well-liked and appreciated action is back. It will illuminate even more places than last year thanks to over 160 light figures that can be admired in 13 locations in Gdańsk. From December 5, we can watch most of them. The illuminations will be with us until February 2, 2024.
Illuminations appeared in various compositions at Targ Węglowy and ul. Tkacka, in the Oliwski, Oruński, Kuźniczki and Jana Pawła II Parks, on the promenade in Brzeźno, Zielony Most and ul. Stągiewna. There is also no shortage of them on the Heweliusza and Kobzdej squares.
The illuminations feature over 160 figures, including both forms already known by residents and tourists, as well as new ones. For the first time in the Oliwa Park you can admire Floating Lilies. On the promenade in Brzeźno there is a port crane almost 8 meters wide, accompanied by the previously known shipyard cranes, 11 and 12 meters high. The sponsor of this light composition is the Port of Gdansk Authority. On the street A fairy-tale rocking horse was erected on Tkacka Street. You can pass through the Gate with a plant motif next to the Armory, and in the Oruński Park there are Lighthouses and a romantic, illuminated Bridge. Already at the entrance you are greeted by the Gate Illumination, which also appeared in Kuźniczki Park.
The mentioned figures create compositions and can be admired from December 5, when Christmas was officially launched! (earlier, the illuminations at the Christmas Market were lit, it was related to its opening on November 24). Together with the light compositions, the Christmas tree at Długi Targ also lit up.
Thanks to the popularity of the We Start Gdańsk campaign! and the interest of further sponsors, you will also find impressive single illuminations. On December 15, the following lights will be lit: the 6-meter-high Carillion - on the Young Poland Square, the inscription Solidarity - on the Road to Freedom and #GDN - Rybackie Pobrzeże. Three days earlier, the Baltic HUB Christmas tree at Stogi Square will be turned on.
It is worth adding that the well-known illuminations from previous years also attract sponsors. GPEC is the sponsor of a modern Christmas tree on Kobzdeja Square, GAiT, of course, sponsors the glowing bus and tram on Zielony Most and Stągiewna. GOT liked Lew Hewolion at Targ Węglowy, and the Gdańsk Airport. Lech Wałęsa, for obvious reasons, the air zone in the Park. John Paul II. The State Forests support the Christmas Gazebo at Targ Węglowy, nearby there are sleighs sponsored by Forum Gdańsk, and at ul. Wedel's fountain on Tkacka street.
During the Fair, the streets of the historic center of Gdańsk will be transformed
into a Christmas town thanks to beautiful illuminations. This is, among other things, thanks to the Strategic Partner of the Christmas Market and Illumination of Gdańsk - Gdańsk Waterworks.
The partner supporting the Fair in Gdańsk is the GPEC Group - the sponsor of the Gdańsk illuminations.
Detailed program of the Christmas Market in Gdańsk from December 9 (Saturday) to December 15 (Friday)
DECEMBER 9 / Saturday
/ Targ Węglowy, Armory of Art of the Academy of Fine Arts
time. 12.00-18.00 HEALTH AND BEAUTY WITH THE OMEALIFE FOUNDATION
Holidays are a time to share goodness and joy. Women, as guardians of the home, work hard to bring as much happiness as possible to their loved ones. And do they care for themselves the same way? Don't forget about yourself and your health. Together with the OmeaLife Foundation, we have prepared a place for meetings and talks:
about health, care and makeup trends.
Additionally, it will be possible to buy a donation (a set of cosmetics) that supports the foundation and a starting package for Race for the Cure in 2024!
org. OmegaLife Foundation
time. 14.00-16.00 In Santa's Workshop: LYNX CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS
Together with the Gdańsk Zoo, you can create Christmas tree decorations inspired by the Lynx, cared for by AmberExpo.
organizer: Gdańsk Zoo
/ Targ Węglowy, stage
time. 14.00-18.00 WELCOME SAINT. SANTA!
Meet Saint Santa Claus, take a photo and whisper in your ear what you dream about for Christmas
co-organizer of meetings with St. Santa Claus: E.Wedel brand
time. 17.00 OUTDOOR AUCTION WITH ART
org. WOODLOVE
/ Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
time. 18.00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR.
WE OPEN WINDOW NUMBER 9
implementation: Gdańsk Archipelago of Culture, Gdańsk Garrison
co-organizer of the Advent Calendar: E. Wedel brand
DECEMBER 10 / Sunday
/ Targ Węglowy, stage
time. 16.00-19.15 BRAILER OF HOPE
i.e. Day with Caritas of the Archdiocese of Gdańsk.
The program includes meetings with volunteers, Christian groups, dance animations and quizzes. It will be fun and family-friendly.
Program:
13:15 Community Team United in Spirit
13:40 Animations and Fun
14:00 Rooted in Christ band
14:25 EKS volunteering
15:05 God's Notes
15:40 Caritas Candle Lighting
organizer: St. Mary's Basilica, Caritas, Archdiocese of Gdańsk
/ Targ Węglowy, Armory of Art of the Academy of Fine Arts
time. 14.00-18.00 WELCOME SAINT. SANTA!
Meet Saint Santa Claus, take a photo and whisper in your ear what you dream about for Christmas
co-organizer of meetings with St. Santa Claus: E.Wedel brand
time. 16.00-17.30 WRITING GDANSK POSTCARDS
Come and feel the magic of sending good thoughts into the world. Turn them into words by writing your wishes on specially prepared postcards.
Unique GDANSK POSTCARDS will be waiting for you. You will learn their history and find out what inspired the photographers.
It will be a unique opportunity to rediscover the charm of postcards
and immerse yourself in the art of writing. You will also discover what postcrossing is and listen to fascinating stories from various parts of the postcard world.
organizer: City of Gdańsk, Creative Pedagogika
/ Targ Węglowy, Stage
time. 16.00-18.00 Feel Children's Joy – QFER THEATER presents…
15.30 Christmas Hyde Park - express yourself on stage
16.00 "Emergency service in Elfowo" - games, fun and competitions
16.30 Christmas Classic, performance: "A Christmas Carol"
A theatrical story about a miser insensitive to human injustice
Scrooge, who becomes a ghost as a result of being visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve
a good man. He wants to make amends for the harm done to him
the past, when apart from money, neither love nor love mattered to him
pity or compassion.
The story is told using nine puppets and masks.
Some scenes are played out in the form of a shadow theater.
A PJM INTERPRETER will be present during the performance
production: Qfer Theater
/ Targ Węglowy / Advent Gate
time. 18.00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR.
WE OPEN WINDOW NUMBER 10
implementation: Gdańsk Archipelago of Culture, Gdańsk Garrison
co-organizer of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
DECEMBER 11 / Monday
/ Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
time. 18.00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR.
WE OPEN WINDOW NUMBER 11
implementation: Gdańsk Archipelago of Culture, Gdańsk Garrison
co-organizer of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
DECEMBER 12 / Tuesday
/Here and There at the Fair
time. 12.00-20.00 CENTER-DOWN RESIDENTS' DAY!
On this day we are preparing a special day for our neighbors,
thanks to whose kindness we can organize our wonderful Fair. We are very grateful that they host us every year, so we have prepared some surprises!
WE INVITE YOU!
time. 16.30-19.30 WELCOME SAINT. SANTA!
Meet Saint Santa Claus, take a photo and whisper in your ear what you dream about for Christmas
co-organizer of meetings with St. Santa Claus: E.Wedel brand
/ Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
time. 18.00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR.
WE OPEN WINDOW NUMBER 12
implementation: Gdańsk Archipelago of Culture, Gdańsk Garrison
co-organizer of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
/ Targ Węglowy, stage
time. 18.30 GOSPEL SINGING CAROLS
A concert of gospel carols performed by Ola Cybula's Vocal Ensemble.
DECEMBER 13 / Wednesday
/ Targ Węglowy, Armory of Art of the Academy of Fine Arts
time. 16.00-19.00 Santa's workshop: CHRISTMAS WREATHS Scented with forest
We invite you to workshops where you will be able to make Christmas decorations together with foresters from Gdańsk.
organizer: Regional Directorate of State Forests in Gdańsk
/ Targ Węglowy, Stage
time. 17.00-20.00 Let the holidays play: CHRISTMAS KARAOKE
Everyone can sing! We are waiting for you!
Rudolf will also be present during karaoke and will not hesitate to throw something at you
some of your Christmas challenges! Are you ready?
/ Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
time. 18.00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR.
WE OPEN WINDOW NUMBER 13
implementation: Gdańsk Archipelago of Culture, Gdańsk Garrison
co-organizer of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
DECEMBER 14 / Thursday
/ Targ Węglowy, Armory of Art of the Academy of Fine Arts
time. 16.00-19.00 Santa's workshop: CHRISTMAS WREATHS Scented with forest
We invite you to workshops where you will be able to make Christmas decorations together with foresters from Gdańsk.
organizer: Regional Directorate of State Forests in Gdańsk
/ here and there at the Fair
time. 16.30-19.30 WELCOME SAINT. SANTA!
Meet Saint Santa Claus, take a photo and whisper in your ear what you dream about for Christmas
co-organizer of meetings with St. Santa Claus: E.Wedel brand
time. 18.00 PARADE "HEALTH, HAPPINESS FOR THIS NEW YEAR"
Christmas is getting closer, so the fair will be visited by carolers who, in accordance with the old Polish tradition of going from house to house, will bring the good news from stall to stall and invite you to sing carols together. Will you go with them? WE START AT 6:00 PM ON TKACKA STREET!
implementation: Gdańsk Archipelago of Culture
/ Targ Węglowy, stage
time. 17.00 RUDOLF'S CHRISTMAS CHALLENGES,
Animations and fun for everyone! Yes, adults are welcome too.
There are no age limits. Feel the joy of children!
implementation: Manufaktura Wydarzen
/ Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
time. 18.00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR.
WE OPEN WINDOW NUMBER 14
implementation: Gdańsk Archipelago of Culture, Gdańsk Garrison
co-organizer of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
DECEMBER 15 / Friday
/ Targ Węglowy, Armory of Art of the Academy of Fine Arts
time. 16.00-20.00 Santa's workshop: CHRISTMAS WREATHS Scented with forest
We invite you to workshops where you will be able to make Christmas decorations together with foresters from Gdańsk.
organizer: Regional Directorate of State Forests in Gdańsk
/ Targ Węglowy, stage
time. 17.00-19.00 Feel the joy of children: THE SNOW QUEEN AND SAINT. SANTA IN ITALY
Once again we will move to the land of the Snow Queen, who this time has lost her sleigh and is looking for it all over the world. This time the search takes place in Italy. She is accompanied on her journey by Cai and Saint. Santa Claus. Will you join too?
implementation: Academy of fun and education Exclamation point
time. 19.00-20.00 Let the Holidays Play - CHRISTMAS DANCE
DJ sets with Christmas hits
/ Targ Węglowy, Advent Gate
time. 18.00 SECRETS OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR.
WE OPEN WINDOW NUMBER 15
implementation: Gdańsk Archipelago of Culture, Gdańsk Garrison
co-organizer of the Advent Calendar: E.Wedel brand
A detailed program of the Fair is available at https://bozonarodzinowy.pl/program-dzienny/
Christmas Travel Corner with AmberSky
with AmberSky is very popular every day This is a special place where attractions have been prepared: VR simulator Saint's Magical Sleigh. Nicholas, Gdańsk Carousel, Observation Wheel on Ołowianka and new this season: spinning coaster - Spinning Barrels. One common ticket will make it easier to use all attractions. The price list of attractions is available on the website bozonarodzinowy.pl .
NON-STOP FAIR ATTRACTIONS
– CHRISTMAS TREE OF YOUNG GDAŃSK RESIDENTS
– CHRISTMAS TRAVEL CORNER with AMBERSKY
– Gdańsk Carousel
– Santa's Sleigh flight simulator
– Spinning Coaster SPANNING BARRELS
– Observation Circle
TALKING KATARZYNKA LETTER BOX
CHRISTMAS SCENE WITH SANTA'S THRONE
SAINT CLAUS'S WORKSHOP
ADVENT GATE – SURPRISES FOR CHILDREN
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS GPEC
MOOSE LUCEK
ANGEL'S MILL
A GROSS WITH A CHAPEL
ENCHANTED FOUNTAIN BY WEDEL
ILLUMINATIONS AT THE FAIR 20
ILLUMINATED CHRISTMAS MARKET INSTRATION
LIGHT ROOF ON BOGUSŁAWKSIEGO STR
LIGHT ROOF and GATE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE ARMY
FIGURES – CLOCK, CANDELABRA, ARMCHAIR, BALL
THREE LUMINOUS GATES, Gazebo, Wedel's CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN, WINGS
The most important information:
Stands available to visitors:
Sunday - Thursday 12.00-20.00, Friday - Saturday 12.00-21.00
Christmas Fair - November 24-December 23
Targ Węglowy, Bogusławskiego Street, Tkacka Street, Armory, Przedbramia Complex
WWW: bożonarodziowy.pl
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