Battle of Lašininis and Kanapinis
A theatrical fight where one character (Lašininis) represents winter, and the other (Kanapinis) spring. The performance engages the crowd as winter is 'defeated'.
Shrovetide Carnival (Rumšiškės)
Tradicinės Užgavėnių šventė Rumšiškėse
Rumšiškės, Lithuania
Feb 14, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each Shrovetide, the Open-Air Museum at Rumšiškės stages a great Užgavėnės carnival. Masked revelers gather to burn a towering Morė effigy and drive out winter, in a celebration that brings the pagan-rooted Lithuanian carnival to life among the museum's old farmsteads.
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Burning of Morė
A large bonfire is lit as the carved effigy of Morė is burned, often with fireworks. It’s the climactic moment symbolizing winter’s end.
Festival Opening Procession
Spectators gather at 10:30 for a parade of masked characters, welcoming spring and marking the festival’s start.
~10:30
Where it happens
Lietuvos liaudies buities muziejus
Rumšiškės, Lithuania
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Dress for the setting
Warm traditional clothing
Read the local rhythm
Handcrafted mask
Keep the visit respectful
Join the dances, learn folk songs, and follow the performers respectfully.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Shrovetide Carnival (Rumšiškės)
Tradicinės Užgavėnių šventė Rumšiškėse
Rumšiškės, Lithuania
Each Shrovetide, the Open-Air Museum at Rumšiškės stages a great Užgavėnės carnival. Masked revelers gather to burn a towering Morė effigy and drive out winter, in a celebration that brings the pagan-rooted Lithuanian carnival to life among the museum's old farmsteads.
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About Shrovetide Carnival (Rumšiškės)
Užgavėnės (Shrovetide) is a pagan-derived carnival marking Lent’s start. In Rumšiškės, the Open-Air Museum has preserved this village tradition by staging an annual town-wide celebration with humor, music, and fire. The persona play (devils, witches, etc.) and pancake eating reflect Lithuanian rural customs of the 19th century onward.
Wear warm clothing and a mask. Respect performers and avoid stepping on traditional displays.
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
unrestricted
Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
Užgavėnės (Shrovetide) is a pagan-derived carnival marking Lent’s start. In Rumšiškės, the Open-Air Museum has preserved this village tradition by staging an annual town-wide celebration with humor, music, and fire. The persona play (devils, witches, etc.) and pancake eating reflect Lithuanian rural customs of the 19th century onward.
Key moments to know
Battle of Lašininis and Kanapinis
A theatrical fight where one character (Lašininis) represents winter, and the other (Kanapinis) spring. The performance engages the crowd as winter is 'defeated'.
Burning of Morė
A large bonfire is lit as the carved effigy of Morė is burned, often with fireworks. It’s the climactic moment symbolizing winter’s end.
~10:30Expected
Festival Opening Procession
Spectators gather at 10:30 for a parade of masked characters, welcoming spring and marking the festival’s start.
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Warm traditional clothing
Read the local rhythm
Handcrafted mask
Keep the visit respectful
Join the dances, learn folk songs, and follow the performers respectfully.
Essentials at a glance
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Feb 14, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Rumšiškės
Aukštaitija
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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