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Main / Conditions of participation for foreign / International folklore festival "Skamba skamba kankliai" Conditions of participation For foreign folklore performers MAIN INFORMATION 1. The organiser of Skamba skamba kankliai (hereinafter – the Festival), the Vilnius Ethnic Culture Centre (hereinafter – the Organiser), invites individuals and groups operating outside of the Republic of Lithuania, to participate in the festival on 23−26 May 2024. 2. The Festival takes place in Vilnius every year on the last week of May. 3. The Festival is attended by Lithuanian and foreign folklore groups and individual performers. 4. It is a festival for fans of authentic folklore; stylised folklore or professional groups of performers are not invited. 5. Events take place on outdoor stages, in courtyards, and concert halls – in the open and closed spaces in Vilnius, as well as in other nearby cities in Lithuania (locations will be specified). 6. Events of the Festival include: Introductory Evening, Opening Ceremony, various performances on stage, Processions, Closing Ceremony, etc. 7. Performers should prepare several programmes of different durations (ranging from 5 to 30 minutes) ELIGIBILITY OF PARTICIPANTS 8. Folklore groups or individual performers may apply for participation. 9. A participating group should consist of a maximum of 15 performers (incl. musicians, leaders, driver(s), etc.). 10. “Tourists” (members who have nothing to do with the performances of the group) are not accepted. Unfortunately, the Festival will not host them. 11. Performances must be live. Audio recordings are not allowed. 12. Performers can represent various folklore genres (songs, dances, instrumental music, rituals, crafts, etc.). 13. Each group/participant will be accompanied by a host throughout the duration of the festival. REQUIREMENTS AND ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS 14. Applications must be filled out by 1 April 2024. The form is provided on the Festival’s website: www.ssk.lt . 15. Festival fee is €50 per person, which should be transferred to the Festival’s account* after the Application is approved but no later than 1 May 2024. If the group decides to cancel participation after this date and it is not the fault of the Festival’s Organisers (for example: travel visa can’t be issued for participant/s), this fee is not refunded; if approved candidates do not pay the Festival fee until the deadline, participation of this group/performer is cancelled. The Organisers reserve the right to invite foreign performers free of charge. 16. After the Festival issues the official invitation, the Applicant must submit the following documents no later than 1 May 2024: Complete list of participants; Technical requirements; Performance programme; Digital copy of flight/other transport booking documents (e-ticket); Digital copy of travel visas, etc.; Digital copy of insurance. ​ 17. Participants are themselves responsible for international transportation, travel insurance, visa costs (if applicable), and international shipping/cargo of instruments and costumes if they are needed for the performances. Only some transport expenses inside Lithuania can be guaranteed by the organisers of the Festival. 18. Participants need to provide a flag of their own country which will be used during the Festival Procession. If the group, ensemble, or individual Participant has any other attributes of their own (flag with the name of the group on it, etc.) it can be also used. 19. Participants can bring some goods representing the traditional life of their country (e.g., handiwork, traditional meals, traditional instruments etc.) as souvenirs to sell. If they have their own CDs or DVDs, Participants are welcome to bring these as well. Objects for sale will be made available in the Festival booth at the Traditional Fair. ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS 20. The members of each group will be accommodated by the Festival Organisers. The accommodation is provided from one day prior to the opening of the Festival until one day after the closing of the Festival. 21. The members of each group will be provided 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the duration of the Festival. Please note that the Organisers are not responsible for extra expenses; meals are covered only during the days of the Festival. INSURANCE 22. Participants take part in the Festival at their own risk. 23. Participants must be insured against all risks: illnesses, accidents, etc. The Festival will take no responsibility for any financial and/or other consequences regarding the above. CLOSING REMARKS 24. The Participants’ daily schedule will be arranged by the Organisers and given to them on the day of their arrival. Please note that small adjustments may be made during the Festival period. 25. The Organisers reserve the right to broadcast the Festival’s performances partly or in full. 26. Participants authorise the Organisers to use any performance pictures or videos taken during the Festival for the Festival’s promotion. AGREEMENT 27. By participating in the Festival, Participants accept these conditions. 28. The leaders of groups are asked to familiarise the members of their groups with these conditions. CONTACT DETAILS: International Folklore Festival Skamba skamba kankliai Director of Vilnius Ethnic Culture Centre: Ms Sandra Daugirdienė International Participants Coordinator: Ms Elena Kirdaitė Vilnius Ethnic Culture Centre Pamėnkalnio g. 34 LT-01114 Vilnius, Lithuania Email: elena@etno.lt Phone +370 6 601 0553 Website: www.ssk.lt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skambakankliai ​ Bank Payment Information Account holder name: Vilnius Ethnic Culture Centre Registration code of institution: 188208831 Bank name: SEB bankas, AB SWIFT/BIC code: CBVILT2X Account number (IBAN): LT81 7044 0600 0150 3013 Payment purpose: Festival Skamba skamba kankliai Please note that all banking charges should be paid by the Participant so that the amount reaching the Festival account is the exact required amount. A copy of the money transfer confirmation should be sent by email to elena@etno.lt

Main / Entries 2022 / Recordings SKAMBA SKAMBA KANKLIAI Take a look at the recordings of the 49th festival, which took place on 26-29 May 2022. ABOUT Aftermovie of the folklore festival "Skamba skamba kankliai", 2022 Concert featuring solo and duet folk singers "Čiulba čiulbutis", 2022

Contacts The international folklore festival Skamba skamba kankliai is organised by the Vilnius Ethnic Culture Center. Phone +370 5 279 1287 Email info@ssk.lt Social media Name Surname Email Message Send Thank you for your message, we will contact you soon.

Main / Entries 2023 / Recordings 2023 SKAMBA SKAMBA KANKLIAI Discover the recordings of the 50th folklore festival "Skamba skamba kankliai", which was held on 25-28 May 2023. ABOUT Aftermovie of the folklore festival "Skamba skamba kankliai", 2023. "Skumba skumba kunkliai" concert, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the festival, 2023 "Saulytė" concert featuring children’s folklore ensembles, 2023 "Čiulba čiulbutis" concert featuring solo and duet folk singers, 2023 „Slauna mūsų giminėlė“ Concert of musicians playing kanklės (Lithuanian folk stringed instrument) „Aisūs kunklaliai“, 2023 „Svetukai mano, rygailio!“ Concert of Baltic ritual music and traditional Ukrainian songs „Apėja sauliūte aplinkui zarių“, 2023 „Eisva mudu abudu“ „Grajyk, muzikėla!“ „Nakties muzika“ „Kaimynėli, svečias būk!“ Concert of Lithuanian and ethnic minority folklore groups dedicated to the 700th anniversary of Vilnius „Daugiatautis Vilnius“, 2023 „Kur aisiu aisiu“

Main / Participants 2023 / Participants SKAMBA SKAMBA KANKLIAI Get to know the performers of the 50th International Folklore Festival Skamba skamba kankliai ABOUT Participants 2023 Folk artists, folk masters and representatives of culinary heritage at the 50th festival Participants 2023 Lithuanian participants of the 50th festival Participants 2023 VILCE (Ukraine) Vilce is a folk group made up of young women from Kyiv. The singers perform traditional music without interpretations, loving it truly as... Participants 2023 KORINDA (Hungary) The three founders of the group began playing together when they were given the opportunity to get acquainted with the musical tradition... Participants 2023 AMER-IMERI (Georgia) The children’s folklore and ethnography studio Amer-Imeri was founded in 1991 by the well-known ethnomusicologist, head of the Mtiebi...

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Main / Gallery / 2021 / Photo gallery International folklore festival "Skamba skamba kankliai" 2021

Main / Conditions of participation for foreign / International folklore festival "Skamba skamba kankliai" Conditions of participation For foreign folklore performers MAIN INFORMATION 1. The organiser of Skamba skamba kankliai (hereinafter – the Festival), the Vilnius Ethnic Culture Centre (hereinafter – the Organiser), invites individuals and groups operating outside of the Republic of Lithuania, to participate in the festival on 25−28 May 2023. 2. The Festival takes place in Vilnius every year on the last week of May. 3. The Festival is attended by Lithuanian and foreign folklore groups and individual performers. 4. It is a festival for fans of authentic folklore; stylised folklore or professional groups of performers are not invited. 5. Events take place on outdoor stages, in courtyards, and building halls – in the open and closed spaces in Vilnius, as well as in other nearby cities in Lithuania (locations will be specified). 6. Events of the Festival include: Introductory Evening, Opening Ceremony, various performances on stage, Processions, Closing Ceremony, etc. 7. Performers should prepare several programmes of different durations (from 5 to 30 minutes) ELIGIBILITY OF PARTICIPANTS 8. Folklore groups or individual performers may apply for participation. 9. A participating group should consist of a maximum of 15 performers (incl. musicians, leaders, driver(s), etc.). 10. “Tourists” (members who have nothing to do with the performances of the group) are not accepted. Unfortunately, the Festival will not host them. 11. Performances must be live. Audio recordings are not allowed. 12. Groups can represent various folklore genres (songs, dances, instrumental music, rituals, crafts, etc.). 13. Each group will be accompanied by a host throughout the duration of the festival. ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 14. Applications are accepted by 1 February 2023 by filling out the form provided on the Festival’s website: www.ssk.lt . 15. Festival fee is €50 per person, which should be transferred to the Festival’s account* after the Application is approved but no later than 1 April 2022. If the group decides to cancel participation after this date and it is not the fault of the Festival’s Organisers (for example: travel visa can’t be issued for participant/s), this fee is not refunded; if approved candidates do not pay the Festival fee until the deadline, participation of this group/performer is cancelled. The Organisers reserve the right to invite foreign performers free of charge. 16. After the Festival issues the official invitation, the Applicant must submit the following documents no later than by 1 April 2022: Group list; Technical requirements; Performance programme; Digital copy of flight booking documents (e-ticket); Digital copy of travel visas, etc.; Digital copy of insurance. Participants are responsible for international transportation, travel insurance, visa costs (if applicable), and international shipping/cargo of instruments and costumes if they are needed for the performances. Only some transport expenses inside Lithuania can be guaranteed by the organisers of the Festival. Participants need to provide a flag of their own country which will be used during the Festival Procession. If the group, ensemble, or individual Participant has any other attributes of their own (flag with the name of the group on it, etc.) it can be also used. Participants can bring some goods representing the traditional life of their country (e.g., handiwork, traditional meals, traditional instruments etc.) as souvenirs to sell. If they have their own CDs or DVDs, Participants are welcome to bring these as well. Objects for sale will be made available in the Festival booth at the Traditional Fair. BOARD & LODGING 20. The members of each group will be accommodated by the Festival Organisers. The accommodation is provided from one day prior to the opening of the Festival until one day after the closing of the Festival. 21. The members of each group will have three (3) meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the duration of the Festival. Please note that the Organisers are not responsible for extra expenses; meals are covered only during the days of the Festival. INSURANCE 22. Participants take part in the Festival at their own risk. 23. Participants must be insured against all risks: illnesses, accidents, etc. The Festival will take no responsibility for any financial and/or other consequences regarding the above. CLOSING REMARKS 24. The Participants’ daily schedule will be arranged by the Organisers and given to them on the day of their arrival. Please note that small adjustments may be made during the Festival period. 25. The Organisers reserve the right to broadcast the Festival’s performances partly or in full. 26. Participants authorise the Organisers to use any performance pictures or videos taken during the Festival for the Festival’s promotion. AGREEMENT 27. By participating in the Festival, Participants accept these conditions. 28. The leaders of groups are asked to familiarise the members of their groups with these conditions. CONTACT DETAILS: International Folklore Festival Skamba skamba kankliai Director of Vilnius Ethnic Culture Centre: Ms Sandra Daugirdienė International Participants Coordinator: Ms Vera Venckūnaitė-Čepulienė Vilnius Ethnic Culture Centre Pamėnkalnio g. 34 LT-01114 Vilnius, Lithuania Email: info@ssk.lt Phone + 370 5 279 1287 Website: www.ssk.lt Facebook: facebook.com/skambaskambakankliai Bank Payment Information Account holder name: Vilnius Ethnic Culture Centre Registration code of institution: 188208831 Bank name: SEB bankas, AB SWIFT/BIC code: CBVILT2X Account number (IBAN): LT81 7044 0600 0150 3013 Payment purpose: Festival Skamba skamba kankliai Please note that all banking charges should be paid by the Participant so that the amount reaching the Festival account is the exact required amount. A copy of the money transfer confirmation should be sent by email to info@ssk.lt