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05

2008

May event guide for Vilnius

May welcomes us with long holidays, which are devoted to Workers' day. Of course, we can' forget Mother's Day, then - Europe's day. On these days tickets to opera or ballet, concert or theater can create festive mood - it's a great opportunity before the cultural season is over.

And just don't forget Street music Day on 3rd!

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04

2008

Higher spirits in Lithuanian cinema

How much time is needed to review 80000 pictures? This visual pleasure lasts just 15 minutes. It is absolutely true, the creators of the first and only Lithuanian photo movie, assured. They presented the result of a unique audiovisual project - a short photo film - to the public. The script was born when the 24 year old director, Jūratė Samulionytė was watching people busying themselves with everyday things and become bleary eyed, monotonous and bitter. The title of this film, declares a break from the ordinary - NOROUTINE.

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01

04

2008

April Event Guide Vilnius

Warm spring invites to poke our noses out, but there's no need to stay inside while the rain is gushing out. Many concerts, specialized conferencies and "Cinema's spring" ("Kino pavasaris") are offered in April.

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03

2008

A Day for the Vacationing World – Theatre


Almost every occurrence and thing has its own day – water, food, freedom of speech – all we need to choose is what and when to celebrate. Perhaps we shouldn’t try too hard and go watch a play on World Theatre Day. Instead we could expand our vocabularies with a theatrical expression “break a leg”. 

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02

2008

I to You

If you saw a heart and did not think that it was a red traffic light... Oh yes, the day, when red caviar looks even sexier and red busses drive everyone to mass love hysteria, has come...

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02

2008

Romuva: respect for live tradition in XXIst century

They are reserved, but very sincere and frank people. They have swastikas on their necks and calm in their eyes. They belong to the community called Romuva.

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02

2008

Out with the Winter? (photo gallery)

There was no real winter in Lithuania this year, but the ceremony called "Užgavėnės" was performed loudly. Similar events sacred to sending the winter off can be seen in Poland, Germany, Austria, Ukraine and Russia.

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12

2007

A Day without Catholic Chains

The last pagans in Europe – Lithuanian people were Christianized in 1387. 620 years passed by and now 79% of Lithuanians say they are members of the Roman Catholic community. They prepare for Christmas, but more than this religious holiday Christmas Eve is welcome.

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11

2007

The bravery of the Pilaite citizens (video)

One of the most actively expanding parts of Vilnius – Pilaitė might soon become one of the most popular parts of the city. It is evolving rapidly, attracting new inhabitants and gaining fame as a comfortable, safe and well developed neighborhood.

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09

2007

Vilnius' regatta 2007 (photos)

By celebrating water festival Vilnius meets autumn. People are urged to go in for sports and  to use rivers more positively for that reason.

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