Long ago, in the gray mist of time, when the world seemed boundless and austere, fire was a language understood by every traveler. For the Vikings it was not only warmth and protection, but also a sign of the way, a herald of distant shores. Blazing bonfires on coastal slopes were like voices calling to one another through the night and storm — warnings and greetings, a light of hope for those returning home.
As centuries passed and the Baltic Sea became a bustling crossroads, this ancient language of fire took on strict laws. Lighthouses, rising above the waves, shone as part of a unified system of signals, guiding sailors through narrow fairways and leading them safely to harbor. The light became a guiding thread, binding shores and destinies, a symbol of care for those who entrusted themselves to the sea.
Today, “Ancient Lights” are not merely a memory of the past. They are a living continuation of tradition, a quiet dialogue with our ancestors who for centuries kept watch over the flame. Yet at the same time, they are also a reminder of our shared responsibility: the sea belongs to all, and it must be protected, as one would protect a fragile vessel of life.
When the lights rise above the darkened waters, they unite those who have gathered to bid farewell to summer. It is not only a celebration, but also a meditation, a meeting with nature, a moment of pause when one feels part of something greater. The “Ancient Lights” burn not only on the shore — they flare in human hearts, binding past and present, people and sea, memory and hope.
And so, each year, on the last Saturday of August, as the sun slowly sinks beyond the horizon and the sea grows still in the farewell glow, the bonfires are born again along the coast. They ignite as if with one voice, like a great choir, to tell the ancient story — the story of a light that has guided through the ages.
By tradition, the bonfires are lit on the last Saturday of August at sunset, around 20:30—21:30.
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