2002
Ceremonial opening of the lock in Petrov Ceremonial opening of the lock in Petrov

Tomáš Baťa junior opens the last reconstructed lock in Petrov

The season began on 1 May with a great ceremony in Petrov. Attended by Tomáš Baťa junior with his wife as well as by representatives of state administration, self-government and the public, the ceremony opened the repaired lock in Petrov, meaning the last reconstructed lock on the renewed Baťa Canal.

Tomáš Baťa also unveiled an obelisk remembering this event. The ceremony also opened the landing place in front of the lock.