Hundreds of inhabitants has gathered in the main square. A nice Christmas Tree, a real symbol of Christmas has been illuminated by the effect of snow-stars. This has been donated by the Brewery "Kalnapilis-Tauras Group".

"I wish you and your families warmth and cosiness in awaiting for the most wonderful winter festivities. I wish all the inhabitants of Panevėžys to have a strong feeling of being a community member and respect to a friend or simply to a passer-by. Everyone should have a spirit of Christmas, spread it and donate special festivities to ourselves and at the same time to the entire city. Have a nice Season and perfect Christmas mood already now",- wished the Mayor Rytis Mykolas Račkauskas to the people.

The Deputy Mayor of Panevėžys Partner City Daugavpils in Latvia Mr. Janis Dzalbe wished magic Christmas to everyone.