The longest painted fence in Latvia created in a special campaign

As planned, a grand event took place from 21 to 22 May in Vecmīlgrāvis, 3 Meldru Street within the frameworks of project “Our Port”. Aim of the event was to cover the grey fence that encloses the territory of the Freeport of Riga in Vecmīlgrāvis with paintings. Vision of the farsighted organizers of the event actually did pay off, and works of young artists brought the surroundings to life. During these two days, with laughter and songs, the longest painted wall in Latvia was created in Vecmīlgrāvis. To achieve the aim, students of several schools of Vecmīlgrāvis were invited; the Freeport of Riga Authority provided an opportunity for them to get acquainted with work of the port and later reproduce it all in their paintings. Representatives of the Freeport of Riga participated in the event, festive speech was given by Kārlis Leiškalns, CEO of the Latvian Association of Ports, and later representatives of the port also joined the students in painting of the fence. A brass band opened the event with music, but throughout the day joyful music was played by DJ Mīl grāvis. So as forces and creativity did not wane, participants of the project could refresh themselves with lunch and continue works with additional alacrity.