Vilnius’ Gediminas Hill, which was closed for visitors last week due to heavy rain forecasts, is being reopened on Tuesday, but visitors will only be allowed into the Castle Tower and a part of the observation area on the top of the historic mound. […]
As forecasters warn of downpours in Vilnius, the Lithuanian Culture Ministry has decided to close the capital’s Gediminas Hill for visitors until next Monday due to a risk of further landslides. […]
Chiune Suhigara made a profound impact on thousands of Lithuanian lives. The honorable yet humble man, stood up during the dark days of WWII saving thousands of innocent people. He made every second count, spending his final moments leaving Lithuania via train, passing out travel visas to Jewish Lithuanians. […]
World of Dance is an international dance competition, which is the biggest event in urban dance world today. The event gathers around dancers from more than 30 countries, including Asia, Europe and USA. From this year Lithuania is in the list as well! Competition stimulates the art of urban dance to be spread and prompts enthusiasm of incredibly talented dancers from all over the world. Hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators gathers every year to watch performances and support artists that comes to represent their countries in the worldwide finals and contend for the title of the best dancer in the world. […]
On 1–6 July, Šiauliai hosts the international folk contest-festival “The Flower of the Sun” for the seventh time; it brings joy, colours and diversity of events to city residents and guests. […]
While Lithuania is often criticised for homophobic laws and attitudes, her big cities are taking their own initiative to change the country’s course for a more progressive and inclusive society. Wednesday, June 21, a Friendly Vilnius map was issued and 20.000 free copies distributed across the city. This is the 5th edition of the map, a project which has been highlighting LGBT friendly establishments since 2012. […]
On Friday night (June 16) Culture Night, one of the cultural highlights on the Vilnius public calendar saw thousands flocking to a smorgasbord of culture events. It is also called the night full of light, and this year there was a wide selection of events and visits on offer. All events were free, although some of the more popular concerts and visits required showing up early or registering. […]
Lithuanian products have a very special, even intimate, relationship with Japanese customers and consumers. From linen tablecloths and other interior design elements to furniture or lasers – our products enjoy recognition and respect in Japan. […]
I wanted to ask you about working with archival footage: your previous film, “How We Played the Revolution”, and “Master and Tatyana” are both related by you working with material that was sourced from archives. […]
On Thursday the 8th edition of Art Vilnius opened its doors in Vilnius’ Litexpo. The four-day exhibition runs until Sunday, 11 June. It is an annual event that brings together some 55 galleries, representing 200 artists from 20 countries. The exhibition includes renowned Lithuanian contemporary artists and galleries. […]
The Foreign Ministry unveiled on Monday a new mobile application for travelers, named “Travel Safely”. […]
The summer is going to be hot for Mėnuo Juodaragis, the festival of alternative music and modern Baltic culture. On the last weekend of August, the anniversary 20th edition of the festival will take place. The theme of the event will be illuminated with whips of lightning wielded by Perkūnas, the Baltic god of thunder, while the music programme will be headlined by Wardruna, the modern Norse tradition band from Norway. The organisers of the festival have also revealed guests from other countries. […]
On the 6th May on the Neris River the 11th century Viking ship will appear. The crew of the ship together with several groups of ancient Baltic tribes will invite all interests to go on a time journey and experience the story of the Europe’s last pagan tribes in the Viking times. The event “Day of Tribes” in this day from 14:00 – 20:00 will transfer the banks of the Neris River besides the White bridge of Vilnius into an ancient camp of warriors, craftsmen, salesmen and storytellers. […]
Medieval sword fighting, spear throwing as well as playing strategically and intellectually catchy Viking games was enjoyed by hundreds of visitors of the event “Family Day” on 17th of April on the bank of the Neris River beside the White bridge of Vilnius, Vikingų Keimas said in a press release. […]
This year again, Open House Vilnius invites all those interested in design and history to visit public buildings and explore what lies behind the facades of some of the city’s most iconic architecture. Best of all, the visits are completely free. […]
Families, youth and all others interested in Baltic Culture are invited to participate in the “Family Day of Ancient Baltic Culture” which will take place on 17th of April from 14:00 – 18:00 on the banks of the Neris River beside the White bridge of Vilnius. Active medieval displays, traditional games, workshops and tasks will be open for discovery especially for children and families. The event is completely free of charge. […]
Now in its third year, the Labas! festival is the brainchild of Dalia Mikoliūnaitė from Teatriukas in Vilnius, Lithuania and Cliodhna Noonan from Acting Up! in Dublin, Ireland. The first edition (2015) was small and compact and enjoyed the support of the Irish Embassy, the Croatian and Lithuanian Ministries of Culture and the Austrian Culture Forum in Lithuania. It was a first step in the direction of international collaboration on the idea of presenting new performances to an audience under 6 years old and their carers. Performances were in cultural venues in the city and selected state facilities in the Kūdikių namai (Vilnius residence for infants with developmental delays) and minority communities in Vilnius. […]
Lithuania joined global celebrations of St Patrick’s Day with the greening of the Vilnelė river on Saturday as celebrations kicked off around the world. See the pictures. […]
The House of Basketball will be established in Lithuania’s second-largest city Kaunas to accommodate the Lithuanian Basketball Federation and an interactive technology-filled basketball museum. […]
Most of Vilnius downtown is celebrating this weekend St. Casimir’s fair (Kaziuko mugė in Lithuanian). One of the biggest events on the Spring calendar, the market transforms the centre of the Lithuanian capital into a giant open-air bazaar. […]
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