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Main / For participants / For performers / For performers SKAMBA SKAMBA KANKLIAI 23−26 May 2024 Lithuanian folklore groups and individual performers are invited to take part in the festival events! ​ Skamba skamba kankliai attracts nearly 2,000 performers and 15,000 spectators every year. We are always looking for not only new forms of events, but also new artists! PARTICIPATE ABOUT The oldest folklore festival in Lithuania The festival has been held in Vilnius since 1973 and is one of the few authentic music festivals in Europe. > 2,000 Lithuanian and foreign performers > 15,000 Spectators > 40 Events during the festival We encourage the discovery of ethnic culture Our goal – growing attention to the traditional culture of Lithuanian and foreign countries. ​ By fostering traditions, we aim to present them in a modern, innovative, and professional way. ​ The festival is an opportunity to establish contacts between performers, folklorists, the audience, and to promote cultural tourism. PARTICIPATE Activities at the festival Events take place on outdoor stages, in courtyards and halls – in the open and closed spaces of the beautiful Old Town of Vilnius. Concerts Craft fair Workshops Night dances Procession Lectures Children's programme Exhibitions Do you want to participate in the festival? We invite you to take a look at the participation conditions for foreign performers. The organisers of the festival have strict selection criteria, based on which they invite the festival’s performers. See the conditions of participation for foreign folklore performers HERE. ​ If you meet the conditions for participation, please fill out the application form. We will contact you and send further information by email. For any questions you may have, please write to elena@etno.lt Performer registration Full name and surname or name of performers/group Website / Facebook page Links to video/audio recordings of live performances In which folklore festivals have you participated in the past 5 years? next step Registracija

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Main / For participants / For volunteers / For volunteers SKAMBA SKAMBA KANKLIAI 23−26 May 2024 We invite all those who want to join the festival! ​ Skamba skamba kankliai attracts nearly 2,000 performers and 15,000 spectators every year, so each volunteer is welcomed and appreciated. BECOME A VOLUNTEER ABOUT We need your help: publicising and spreading news about the festival; accompanying groups of foreign performers; getting ready for the concerts! We promise: an unforgettable experience; a good mood; a certificate of volunteer work. > 2,000 Lithuanian and foreign performers > 15,000 Spectators > 40 Events during the festival What makes us different? We are the oldest folklore festival in Lithuania, held annually since 1973. Our goal – growing attention to the traditional culture of Lithuania and foreign countries. The festival is an opportunity to establish contacts between performers, folklorists, the audience, and to promote cultural tourism. By fostering traditions, we aim to present them in a modern and innovative way. BECOME A VOLUNTEER Activities at the festival Performances and various events take place on outdoor stages, in courtyards and halls – the open and closed spaces of the beautiful Old Town of Vilnius come alive. Activities of the future festival include: Concerts Craft fair Workshop Night dances Procession Lectures Children's programme Exhibitions Registracija Savanoriai Want to volunteer at the festival? If you wish to contribute, please fill out a volunteering application form. If you have any questions, please contact info@etno.lt Volunteer registration Name, surname Email Phone number Register

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Main / Programme 2022 / Programme SKAMBA SKAMBA KANKLIAI 26−29 May 2022 ABOUT 29d 28d May 26 THURSDAY 13:00 Sūduva in historical and cultural contexts Scientific-practical symposium The Great Hall of the Adam Mickevičius Public Library of Vilnius County (Trakų St. 10) 17:00 Podeluko skrabai Exhibition of works of folk art of Sūduva region Anastazijos ir Antano Tamošaičių gallery „Židinys“ (Dominikonų g. 15/1) 18:00 The vaiskas stands like a brick An evening of singing with folk ensembles of the city of Vilnius and guests from Ukraine Yard of the Adam Mickevičius Public Library of Vilnius County (Trakų St. 10) May 27 FRIDAY 12:00 - 20:00 Work praises the master Folk art and culinary heritage fair and creative workshops Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 14:00 Šoks mažučiai sterblėsna Dancing with babies in carriers Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 15:00 Katu katu katučių Activities for the little ones Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 16:00 Pennsylvania Lithuanian songs Presentation of the publication „Lietuvių dainos JAV, įrašytos Elenos Bradūnaitės (1972)". The White Hall of the Vilnius Teachers' Home (Vilniaus St. 39) 17:00 Svetukai mano, rygailio! Concert of foreign guests of the festival Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 19:00 Sutartinių takas Sutartinės performances are performed by Lithuanian folklore collectives Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 20:00 Vakaroi, saulyta Sutartinės evening Courtyard of the Lithuanian National Museum (Arsenalo St. 3) 20:00 Festival cinema Agnė Marcinkevičiūtė's film „Čysta fa arba gyvenimas su muzika“ Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 21:00 Night music From the Devil' Punchbowl Irish Traditional Music Project St. Catherine' Church (Vilnius St. 30). Tickets can be purchased here . 21:30 Night dances Lithuanian traditional dances Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) May 28 SATURDAY 11:00 a.m - 21:00 Work praises the master Folk art and culinary heritage fair and creative workshops Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 12:00 Slauna mūsų giminėlė Concert of folklore ensembles of Vilnius county Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 13:00 Perspectives of traditions: to know, to understand Presentations of festival guests from foreign traditions House of National Communities (Raugyklos st. 25) 14:00 Čiulba čiulbutis Concert of soloists and duets Vilnius University Theater Hall (Universiteto St. 3) 15:00 Grajyk, muzikėle! A concert by the nurturers of Lithuanian traditional music Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 16:00 From the living source A meeting with the custodians of Sūduva (Suvalkija) singing traditions Vilnius University Theater Hall (Universiteto St. 3) 17:00 Balti staleliai apdangstyti Concert of Vilnius folklore ensembles celebrating the anniversary year St. Catherine's Church (Vilnius St. 30) 18:00 Beautiful gardens, large mansions Concert dedicated to the year of Sūduva (Suvalkija). Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 20:00 Eisva mudu abudu Concert-evening of youth folklore groups Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 21:00 For your freedom and ours! Ukraine support concert St. Catherine's Church (Vilnius St. 30). Tickets (at various prices, depending on the amount you want to donate) can be purchased here . 23:00 - 06:00 Night hums A night of ethnic culture Night Vilnius Hive (Vilnius St. 22) May 29 SUNDAY 11:00 a.m - 20:30 Work praises the master Folk art and culinary heritage fair and creative workshops Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 11:00 a.m - 17:00 Craft and play yard Workshops for children and parents Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 11:00 a.m Sunshine Children's folklore festival Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 12:30 p.m Hello, early star An hour of traditional folk songs Vilnius St. Trinity Greek Rite Catholic Church (Aušros Varta St. 7B) 13:00 A fairy tale A show for the whole family Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 14:00 And with us in the city! Concert of Vilnius folklore ensembles dedicated to the 700th anniversary of Vilnius Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 14:00 Perspectives of traditions: to know, to understand Presentations of festival guests from foreign traditions Gothic Hall of the Vilnius Academy of Arts (Maironio St. 6) 15:00 - 17:30 The sounding old town Traditional songs, dances and music Pilies St., Rotušės St., courtyards of Vilnius University History and Philosophy Faculties, L. Stuokas-Gucevičiaus, K. Sirvydas Squares. 18:00 Parade of festival participants From the Town Hall Square to the Bernardin Garden 18:30 Under my window the birches were turning green Final concert of the festival Bernardinai garden (B. Radvilaitė st. 8A) 26d 27d

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Main / For participants / For vendors / For vendors SKAMBA SKAMBA KANKLIAI 23-26 May 2024 On the days of the festival, the folk arts and traditional crafts fair “Darbas meistrą giria” [Work praises the master] is held alongside other events. Here, folk artists, certified craftsmen, artisans, and culinary heritage representatives present their work. ​ At the fair, which takes place in the Bernardine Garden, open workshops are organised, where masters showcase their craft and teach the festival visitors. ​ Vendors wishing to participate in the fair should complete the registration form by 10 April 2024. REGISTRATION ABOUT The oldest folklore festival in Lithuania The festival has been held in Vilnius since 1973 and is one of the few authentic music festivals in Europe. > 2,000 Lithuanian and foreign performers > 15,000 Spectators > 40 Events during the festival What makes us different? We are the oldest folklore festival in Lithuania, held annually since 1973. Our goal – growing attention to the traditional culture of Lithuania and foreign countries. The festival is an opportunity to establish contacts between performers, folklorists, the audience, and to promote cultural tourism. By fostering traditions, we aim to present them in a modern and innovative way. REGISTRATION Activities at the festival Performances and various events take place on outdoor stages, in courtyards and halls – the open and closed spaces of the beautiful Old Town of Vilnius come alive. Activities of the future festival include: Concerts Craft fair Workshop Night dances Procession Lectures Children's programme Exhibitions Do you want to trade at the festival? Vendors wishing to participate in the fair should complete an application form. Registration is open until in 2024 April 10 Vendor registration Name, surname Email Phone number What are you selling? Are you a certified craftsman? Or is your activity (in traditional crafts, culinary heritage) certified? Yes No Size of your vendor space 1 x 1 m2 2 x 2 m2 2 x 3 m2 3 x 3 m2 Would you like to demonstrate your craft at the Crafts Courtyard? Yes No Portfolio Register Reistracija

Main / Participants 2022 / Participants SKAMBA SKAMBA KANKLIAI Get to know the performers of the 49th International Folklore Festival Skamba skamba kankliai ABOUT Participants 2022 From the Devil’s Punchbowl (Ireland) Aaron O’Hagan is a multi instrumentalist and renowned instrument maker from Co Antrim. Playing uilleann pipes and wooden flutes, he is... Participants 2022 Babskyi Kozachok (Ukraine) The women's group Babskyi Kozachok (eng. Women's Cossack), initiated in 2009 by Irina Klymenko and Olena Honcharenko, presents a wide... Participants 2022 Nøringen (Norway) Nøringen is a fiddle duo from the west coast of Norway. Two young students of folk music Ingrin Sofie Midtbø Bruner(14) and Ida... Participants 2022 DiaBuBu (Poland) The ensemble plays ancient melodies such as mazurkas, obereks, kujawiaks, polkas, tangos and foxtrots, as well as Jewish melodies. This,... Participants 2022 Banga (Latvia) The folklore group Banga was founded in 2016 by friends who grew up together in the families of participants of the Latvian neo-folklore... Participants 2022 Chaonia (Greece) The polyphonic group Chaonia was founded in 1996. Its name is related to the country name Chaones, where the polyphonic songs of the...

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