Opening folklore procession
Visitors can respectfully watch the procession in the town square; photography allowed but visitors should keep a distance
~18:00
Children & Youth Folklore Festival
Vaikų ir jaunimo folkloro festivalis „Aš pasiejau vėina popā“ Telšiuose
Telšiai, Lithuania
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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Day 1 · Jun 26
Where it happens
Telšių miesto amfiteatras
Telšiai, Lithuania
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Basic understanding of folk etiquette
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing for outdoor events
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Visitors should follow posted guidelines, respect performers, and ask guides or staff if un...
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Free events are available.
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Children & Youth Folklore 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.
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The story behind it
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...
Key moments to know
Day 1Jun 26~18:00Expected
Opening folklore procession
Visitors can respectfully watch the procession in the town square; photography allowed but visitors should keep a distance
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Basic understanding of folk etiquette
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing for outdoor events
Respect local boundaries
Visitors should follow posted guidelines, respect performers, and ask guides or staff if unsure
Essentials at a glance
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Jun 26 - 29, 2026
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City / Area
Telšiai
Žemaitija (Samogitia)
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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