Trelleborg Lights Up for the Holidays
The festive season has officially begun in Trelleborg with the annual Christmas lighting ceremony taking place in Gamla torg. The event, organized by Mitt i City in collaboration with Citysamverkan and Visit Trelleborg, saw the city’s trees adorned with new Christmas lights to kick off the holiday season.
The ceremony started with a lively march through town led by Kuststaden’s marching band and Ulf Bingsgård, eventually making its way to Stadsparken. There, according to tradition, Trelleborg’s parish priest Angelica Kilander read a Christmas treatise, setting the scene for a magical evening.
One of the highlights of the evening was the specially designed sound and light play, which was started by Lotta Wahlqvist. The 20-minute show, comprised of music and specially designed light, is set to be shown twice a day at 4pm and 7pm until December 23rd, creating a wonderland of magical shadows and festive tunes. The music for the show was composed by Jörgen Flink, a long-time employee of Trelleborg Municipality.
The festive atmosphere continued with a host of activities during Billboard Sunday, organized by Citysamverkan and the municipality. Highlights included a Santa parade, Christmas crafts, music, candy rain, and a craft market. Citysamverkan also took the opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of local businesses by awarding prizes to the store, tasting room, and service company of the year.
The Christmas lighting ceremony and Billboard Sunday brought the community together in festive spirit, marking the beginning of the holiday season in Trelleborg.Residents and visitors alike can look forward to a month of magical moments and festive celebrations throughout the city.