Opening folklore procession
Visitors can respectfully watch the procession in the town square; photography allowed but visitors should keep a distance
~18:00
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Vaikų ir jaunimo folkloro festivalis „Aš pasiejau vėina popā“ Telšiuose
Jun 26 - 29, 2026Expected
Every couple of years, the Lithuanian town of Telšiai gathers children and young people for an international folklore festival. Young performers share traditional songs, dances, and crafts from Lithuania and abroad, in a celebration rooted in the town's place as a heart of Samogitian culture and devoted to passing the old ways on.
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Visitors can respectfully watch the procession in the town square; photography allowed but visitors should keep a distance
~18:00
Telšiai, Lithuania
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Warm clothing for outdoor events
Visitors should follow posted guidelines, respect performers, and ask guides or staff if un...
Free events are available.
REGIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Vaikų ir jaunimo folkloro festivalis „Aš pasiejau vėina popā“ Telšiuose
Telšiai, Lithuania
Every couple of years, the Lithuanian town of Telšiai gathers children and young people for an international folklore festival. Young performers share traditional songs, dances, and crafts from Lithuania and abroad, in a celebration rooted in the town's place as a heart of Samogitian culture and devoted to passing the old ways on.
The festival is rooted in Telšiai's identity as a center of Samogitian culture. It promotes knowledge and practice of ancestral folk traditions by children from Lithuania and abroad. Its Samogitian dialect title and theme (the "popa", a legendary mythical plant) reflect local folklore and the region's emphasis on preserving regional customs. Telšiai, the historic capital of Samogitia, uses this event to pass down local ethnog...
Visitors can respectfully watch the procession in the town square; photography allowed but visitors should keep a distance
first-timer tips
Basic understanding of folk etiquette
Warm clothing for outdoor events
Visitors should follow posted guidelines, respect performers, and ask guides or staff if unsure
Participants and visitors should respect children performers and avoid unsolicited interaction during tradition...
Jun 26 - 29, 2026
Estimated
Telšiai
Žemaitija (Samogitia)
Free public events available
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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