Feuer ist von eh her.. ein Signal- Kultur und hauptstädte leuchten
Turku heisst diese Europäische Kulturhauptstadt und das ist nicht Schweden nein es ist Finnland. Mit der wunderbaren Stadt Tallin sind Sie leuchtende Kulturdenkmale.
Wie koennte man alte Tradition der Richtungslichter in der Nacht beser veranschaulichen als durch diese kutrellen Leuchttürme in der Nacht... im August
Turku, the European Capital of Culture 2011 encourages the inhabitants of the Baltic region to take care of the well-being of our common sea. The co-ordinator of the Capital of Culture year, Turku 2011 Foundation, challenges the inhabitants of the coastline to light the ancient bonfires on the last Saturday of August, and at the bonfires, make a pledge to protect the Baltic Sea. Turku 2011 Foundation hopes that the bonfires and pledges will be published on the internet site www.ancientlightsnight.fi, so that the bonfires can be seen as a chain connecting the people around the Baltic Sea and the pledges will inspires others to act, as well. The Ancient Bonfires will be lit on 27 August at 9:30 pm Finnish time. In Turku, the bonfire will be lit on the River Aura next to the Theatre Bridge. The building of the chain of bonfires can be seen on the Internet in advance. The tradition reaches to new areas and becomes more responsible In ancient times, fires were lit along the coast to notify and warn of imminent danger. This is the case now, as well – the Baltic Sea is in danger, and everyone can help. Now people around the Baltic Sea will join in lighting the fires and making eco-pledges for the benefit of the Baltic Sea. The bonfires and pledges will be placed on the website www.ancientlightsnight.fi. During the Night of the Ancient Bonfires a chain of fire is expected to burn along the coast of the Baltic Sea. In the centre of Turku, the bonfire of the City will be lit on Saturday 27 August, and it will glide along the River Aura to the sea as a greeting to the Baltic Sea. In addition, on public screens in different parts of the city, celebrities make their pledges for the Baltic Sea. Baltic Sea pledges will be visible on the screens of Logomo, Sokos Wiklund, Capital of Culture information point Kulma, and Culture 2011 Tall Ships Regatta, together with photos. The following have already made their pledge: Minister of Defence Stefan Wallin, The Chairman of the Turku City Board Minna Arve, CEO of the Turku 2011 foundation Cay Sevón, Movie Director and Producer Antonia Ringbom, Opera Singer Päivi Nisula, Archipelago Photographer Janne Gröning, composer Sebastian Fagerlund and artist Sandra Nyberg. The photos and the pledges will be visible on the screens and website of the Night of the Ancient Bonfires 22 – 28 August 2011.