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International Folklore Festival "Skamba skamba kankliai"
Tarptautinis folkloro festivalis „Skamba skamba kankliai"
Vilnius, Lithuania
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Vilnius's long-running international folklore festival, held annually in late May across the city's Old Town squares, courtyards, churches, gardens, and public venues since 1973. Described by the official festival site as the oldest folklore festival in Lithuania and one of Europe's few authentic ethnic music festivals. Features Lithuanian and international folklore ensembles, traditional singing, dancing, kanklės music, craft fairs, workshops, boat procession on the Neris River, night dances, and public community events.
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International Folklore Festival "Skamba skamba kankliai"
Tarptautinis folkloro festivalis „Skamba skamba kankliai"
Vilnius, Lithuania
Vilnius's long-running international folklore festival, held annually in late May across the city's Old Town squares, courtyards, churches, gardens, and public venues since 1973. Described by the official festival site as the oldest folklore festival in Lithuania and one of Europe's few authentic ethnic music festivals. Features Lithuanian and international...
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About International Folklore Festival "Skamba skamba kankliai"
Vilnius's long-running international folklore festival, held annually in late May across the city's Old Town squares, courtyards, churches, gardens, and public venues since 1973. Described by the official festival site as the oldest folklore festival in Lithuania and one of Europe's few authentic ethnic music festivals. Features Lithuanian and international folklore ensembles, traditional singing, dancing, kanklės music, craft fairs, workshops, boat proce...
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Vilnius's long-running international folklore festival, held annually in late May across the city's Old Town squares, courtyards, churches, gardens, and public venues since 1973. Described by the official festival site as the oldest folklore festival in Lithuania and one of Europe's few authentic ethnic music festivals. Features Lithuanian and international folklore ensembles, traditional singing, dancing, kanklės music, craf...
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