February is a month that allows every tourist who plans to visit Lithuania to enjoy a rich cultural leisure. So what activities are taking place at this time?
- On the second weekend of February, the smelt festival is celebrated annually in Palanga. Tents are set up on city streets and squares, where you can taste amazing dishes and buy souvenirs in the form of fish, and smelt and fish soup are the most popular dishes in restaurants. Many people are eager to see how fishermen compete with national songs in catching fish, and then in who will eat it more. The most important events take place on the pier and on Jonas Basanavičius street.
- At the end of February, an international book fair is held in Vilnius at the LITEXPO center, where you can learn about new books. It is important to note that the Vilnius Book Fair is the largest in the Baltic region. This is where you can learn about books of different genres, styles and formats. Every lover of literature should attend this event.
- February 16 - Day of restoration of the Lithuanian state. This holiday is dedicated to the end of the First World War. On this day, it is customary to raise banners all over Lithuania and hold numerous events. Ethnic groups and brass bands perform in the squares. Every tourist can appreciate the preparation of Lithuanians for one of the most important holidays.
- Kaziukas Fair is held in the last days of February - early March in Vilnius. The fair is dedicated to folk crafts. On Zamkova Street and the side streets of the Old Town, artisans from different parts of Lithuania present leather goods, clay and wooden souvenirs, ceramics, straw dishes, amber, willow twigs and flowers for home decoration. All guests can taste freshly baked pies, delicious sausages, holiday gingerbread and candy canes. The Kaziukas fair is complemented by performances by musical groups.
February sales in Lithuania
February is the month of sales in Lithuania. Discounts can be 80 - 90%. You can buy magnets, amber, linen and knitwear, the original Suktinas honey tincture. Shakotis sand cake and Lithuanian rye bread are popular. Food lovers and shopaholics alike will definitely find something that can be a worthy purchase!
Traveling to Lithuania can be truly fabulous!
