Educational programs at the port of Dreverna

The educational programme "Illegal fish market - Strykis" invites you to a unique journey through the history and fishing traditions of the Curonian Lagoon. This activity opens the door to the past, where fishermen have lived and thrived for centuries, where the area around Dreverna has become an important part of the fishing community part of the Drevier region. One of the most important historical points is the life of the Strykis market, which has been in operation for almost 300 years and attracted many fishermen and merchants. During the education, you will learn about local traditions, cultural heritage and the unique history of the fishing community.

•     Vilas boat trip (up to 30 persons);
•     Education and excursion at the Strykis Fish Farm;
•     Shopping in the branded shop;
•     Tasting of Alpine sage five dishes.

Fishermen are said to have lived by the Curonian Lagoon in the Neolithic Stone Age. Is it true? This and much more will be revealed during the education "Illegal fish market - Strykis". Pupils will be introduced to the history of the old fishing village on the shores of the Curonian Lagoon, which is inextricably intertwined with the craft of fishing. We will start from the small ship harbour of Dreverna, before climbing the 15-metre-high observation tower, learning about the legend of the origin of the Lagoon and other witty but historically important facts. Then we will take a short sail on the boat Vilas to the nearby Strykis, a former fish market. In the outdoor exhibition on the territory of Strykis, pupils will be able to see, touch and even smell many of the tools and utensils that belonged to the fishermen, try on fishermen's boots, and hold a kiss in their hands, or a vintage fishing rod carved from wood. And we will probably have to give up the secret of why Strykis was called an illegal fish market, we will raise ideas out loud, we will fantasize, and we will also discover many new things that we might not have thought of before. One of them, the origin and life cycle of fish. Have you ever had the opportunity to see up close how a tiny fish grows into a big fish? If not, at the end of the education you will be able to take a look behind the scenes of the educational fish farm, with a view from the outdoor launch pad.

Colourful flags on the mast of a sailing ship may seem like a nice decoration to many, but they have a very important function. Nautical flags are international signals that allow ships to communicate with each other or for crews to communicate with people ashore. This tradition of communication was alive before the widespread use of radio. During the "Language of Ancient Ships" education, students will learn about the origins of maritime flags, their types, their importance and their uses in an interactive way. They will also learn about the signs of the coastal areas, which, like flags, had to be hoisted on the mast of the ship. We will take a closer look at the alphabet flags, trying to encode and decode the witty, hidden messages. We will make a personalised badge with the first letter of the name hidden in it. After the session, the children will be able to take a nap in the playground in the education room and explore the educational elements on their own.

The cultural and educational sailing of the Pomeranian region starts in the small ship port of Dreverna. The voyage will allow us to see the beauty of the Lagoon, Svencelė, also known as the Lithuanian Venice, and dive into the dead dunes. The route passes through the historically important Vilhem Canal, and places to visit include Strykis, once known as an illegal fish market. Participating pupils will have the opportunity to learn many interesting facts about Bull Island, the Dreverna Lock, the Jokš Bridge and other sites in the region. In order to make the images and experiences more immersive in the minds of the students, we will carry out creative tasks during the swim, search for symbols hidden in nature, scan QR codes, collect answers, and at the same time, creatively explore the region of the Baltic Sea.

The educational program "Kūčiukai – antai ir dabar" (Kūčiukai – then and now) will introduce students to the old traditions of Kūčios, and we will brainstorm ideas about how the modern generation imagines this holiday. What customs and traditions could we improve and revive in order to preserve them for future generations? We will learn many interesting facts about what Kūčiukai were used for and what strange and fancy names they have. What are the Christmas Eve customs in other parts of Lithuania, and much more. Of course, after the presentation and discussion, the students will enjoy a wonderful creative process. We will make dough with our own hands and bake the most beautiful symbol of Christmas Eve – kūčiukai. We will taste traditional poppy milk, and to make sure there is no shortage of educational impressions, we will briefly discuss them over a glass of kisielius.