Vilnius Celebrates 'Physics Day'; Students Handcraft Creative Science Amusement Park
Vilnius University in Lithuania hosted its 58th 'Physics Day'. Students created 'Fizland', a science amusement park, and paraded a giant mechanical dinosaur to promote the charm of physics to the public.
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Gediminas Venclovas, a student of the Faculty of Physics at Vilnius University and the head of the FiDi organizers, stated that "Physics Day" has entered its 58th year since it was first held in 1969. Initially stemming from actions resisting the oppression of the regime at the time, it has now developed into one of the largest student events in the Baltic region, becoming an important platform for students to express themselves, stimulate creativity, and learn engineering skills.
During the day of this year's event, a theme area named "Fizland" was set up on the physics faculty campus, creating an interactive space similar to an amusement park. The park displayed various woodworking, mechanical, and electronic devices designed and made by the students themselves, presenting various physical principles in a fun way. This allowed the public to understand scientific concepts through experience, attracting many parents bringing their children to participate.
Venclovas stated that the event also hopes to convey to the public that physics is not out of reach, and "anyone can understand and feel its charm."
A parent who brought their child to the event mentioned that when they were studying locally 20 years ago, they would participate in "Physics Day" every year. Being able to bring their child to participate again now feels particularly meaningful.
The highlight in the afternoon was the traditional parade, led by the signature mascot of "Physics Day"—a large mechanical dinosaur built by the students. It led the physics faculty students along Gediminas Avenue to the Faculty of Philology campus in the old town to pay their respects to the philology students. Along the way, it attracted large crowds of citizens to watch and join the procession, experiencing the festive atmosphere together. (Editor: Wei Shu) 1150419
During the day of this year's event, a theme area named "Fizland" was set up on the physics faculty campus, creating an interactive space similar to an amusement park. The park displayed various woodworking, mechanical, and electronic devices designed and made by the students themselves, presenting various physical principles in a fun way. This allowed the public to understand scientific concepts through experience, attracting many parents bringing their children to participate.
Venclovas stated that the event also hopes to convey to the public that physics is not out of reach, and "anyone can understand and feel its charm."
A parent who brought their child to the event mentioned that when they were studying locally 20 years ago, they would participate in "Physics Day" every year. Being able to bring their child to participate again now feels particularly meaningful.
The highlight in the afternoon was the traditional parade, led by the signature mascot of "Physics Day"—a large mechanical dinosaur built by the students. It led the physics faculty students along Gediminas Avenue to the Faculty of Philology campus in the old town to pay their respects to the philology students. Along the way, it attracted large crowds of citizens to watch and join the procession, experiencing the festive atmosphere together. (Editor: Wei Shu) 1150419