The exposition of Selonia’s Cultural Space is dedicated to traditional Selonian culture, old crafts and traditions. Here you can see the exhibition “Selonian peasant then and now“, get to know the handicraft tools, household items and handicrafts typical of Selonia’s village of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Facts about the literary giants of the Jēkabpils region - Rainis, Jānis Akuraters, Jānis and Aleksandrs Grīns help you to get to know the Selonian language. You can also see a virtual route around Jēkabpils. The museum offers to watch interactive materials (videos) on craft skills such as beekeeping; carpentry; belt weaving; bread baking; music making; rafting; rope twisting; carpentry; archaeological pottery; insights into the work of the ferrymen across the Daugava. Various activities take place regularly in the museum - poetry days, museum nights and other events, creative workshops are held for audiences of different ages. Excursions around Jēkabpils region, including Zasa Park, are offered to groups. Visitors can relax by playing a variety of board games, such as the Tactile Puzzle “Selonian Brooch“ or the sneaky word game “Selonian Pair“.
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