Oak Ceremonial Rite
Visitors witness the traditional placement of floral tribute around the Stelmužė Oak and solemn sutartinės singing by choirs, immersing in Baltic nature spirituality.
~18:00
Traditional Songs Festival "Pa Sanuoju Ųžalu"
Sutartinių šventė "Pa Sanuoju Ųžalu"
Stelmužė, Lithuania
Aug 14, 2025Confirmed
Each August 14, on the eve of Žolinės, the village of Stelmužė gathers singers of sutartinės. The ancient polyphonic songs ring out among folklore enthusiasts, in a celebration of a UNESCO-honored Lithuanian vocal tradition beneath the famous old oak of Stelmužė.
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Day 1 · Aug 14
Folk Song Performance
Audiences hear authentic Lithuanian multipart songs led by veteran choir directors, experiencing the haunting harmonies of living tradition.
~19:30
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Stelmužės ąžuolas
Stelmužė, Lithuania
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Modest attire for sacred grove
Read the local rhythm
Optionally traditional costume or a flower to lay at the oak altar
Dress for the setting
Visitors should join hymns quietly if comfortable, wear modest attire, and avoid stepping o...
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Free events are available.
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Traditional Songs Festival "Pa Sanuoju Ųžalu"
Sutartinių šventė "Pa Sanuoju Ųžalu"
Stelmužė, Lithuania
Each August 14, on the eve of Žolinės, the village of Stelmužė gathers singers of sutartinės. The ancient polyphonic songs ring out among folklore enthusiasts, in a celebration of a UNESCO-honored Lithuanian vocal tradition beneath the famous old oak of Stelmužė.
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Sutartinės (ancient Lithuanian polyphonic songs) are a UNESCO-recognized intangible heritage. This festival revives the Selian (Eastern Baltic) ritual of honoring the Granary Oak on Žolinės (herbs festival eve). Folk choirs sing morning and evening cycles of sutartinės, accompanied by recitations of local dialect poetry and symbolic offerings. The Stelmužė Oak itself is a historic pagan shrine, making this both a cultural and...
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Day 1Aug 14~18:00Expected
Oak Ceremonial Rite
Visitors witness the traditional placement of floral tribute around the Stelmužė Oak and solemn sutartinės singing by choirs, immersing in Baltic nature spirituality.
Day 1Aug 14~19:30Expected
Folk Song Performance
Audiences hear authentic Lithuanian multipart songs led by veteran choir directors, experiencing the haunting harmonies of living tradition.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Modest attire for sacred grove
Read the local rhythm
Optionally traditional costume or a flower to lay at the oak altar
Dress for the setting
Visitors should join hymns quietly if comfortable, wear modest attire, and avoid stepping off the designated ar...
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Visitors should remain quiet during ceremonies around the sacred oak and may be asked to leave offerings respec...
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Aug 14, 2025
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Stelmužė
Selian/Uteni region of Zarasai district
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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