On Saturday, 9 May, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a community Family Day will take place on Stockholm Square in Narva as part of the celebrations for Europe Week in the city. The event is aimed at both local residents and visitors, and offers a varied programme for the whole family.
Family Day is a community event that brings together people of all ages from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds to celebrate Europe Day together, spend time with family and friends, and discover new activities.
According to Anna Farafonova, Head of the Estonian Language House, the Family Day dedicated to Europe Day is, above all, a time for being together, intended for children, young people, parents, and grandparents alike. ‘It is an opportunity to pause for a moment, to be together, to notice one another, and to connect with our community,’ said Farafonova.
Jevgeni Timoštšuk, Project Manager of Community Activities in Ida-Viru County, notes that although this is only the second year of the Family Day in Narva, the aim is for it to become an enduring tradition. ‘This day brings together the various communities of Ida-Viru County and offers a varied programme featuring exciting artists and group activities,’ said Timoštšuk.
A wide range of activities for both children and adults will take place throughout the day. Visitors can look forward to a variety of workshops and creative activities, including the mobile workshops of Merkuur and pizza-making workshops, where participants can get hands-on and make their own delicious pizzas.
DJ Bassovsky will keep spirits high with music throughout the day. There will be a number of performances on and around the stage, including an energetic show by Sylvain Oulala and a juggling workshop.
Art enthusiasts can take part in the collaborative painting session of the Vestervalli art association, where a collective work of art will be created. Animal lovers will enjoy the dog show.
In addition, a number of partners and organisations will be represented at the event; for example, the Narva Central Library is offering exciting activities for the whole family.
Participants can also enjoy the ‘Life on the Border’ tours led by Denis Bjorkland in both Estonian and English, and a cinema room will be open at the Narva Town Hall. The programme of the cinema room includes the film Valik(Choice), produced by the Integration Foundation in 2022.
The event is organised by the Integration Foundation in collaboration with the Narva City Department for Development and Economy.
The event is being organised with co-funding from the European Social Fund+ under project no. 2021-2027.4.07.24-0017, ‘Supporting community activities that promote integration’. The project is coordinated by the Ministry of Culture, and the Integration Foundation is a partner in the project.
Programme and performers of the Family Day:
11.00 a.m. Opening of Family Day
11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. DJ Bassofsky
Activities at the Narva Central Library
Workshops for children by Merkuur (mobile workshops)
Group painting session of the Vestervalli art association
11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. Pizza-making workshop for children
12.00–12.30 p.m. Show by Sylvain Oulala
1.00–1.30 p.m. Juggling workshop
11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Guided tour ‘Life on the Border’ with Denis Bjorkland, in Estonian
1.00–2.30 p.m. Guided tour ‘Life on the Border’ with Denis Bjorkland, in English
2.00–2.30 p.m. Dog show
2.30–2.45 p.m. Kite show by Sylvain Oulala
11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Cinema room at the Narva Town Hall
Additional information:
Jevgeni Timoštšuk
Project Manager of Community Activities in Ida-Viru County
+372 58356025
jevgeni.timostsuk@integratsioon.ee