Lithuania is an incredibly interesting country where Russian is heard everywhere. This is probably why our compatriots feel at home here. And they also love and know how to relax here on a truly Russian scale, so the holidays in Lithuania are surprisingly diverse. Here you can visit fishing, theater, cinema and other festivals.
Festival "Palanga smelt"
The holiday falls on the month of February. At this time Palanga turns into a huge "fish house". The squares and the street are decorated with huge tents where you can taste fish dishes or buy something for memory. Fish soup and smelt are the main dishes of all restaurants. But the bulk of the people move to the pier, where real fishing battles unfold. First, the fishermen try to overtake each other in the number of fish caught, and then in who will eat it more.
Yonines
One of the pagan holidays that Lithuanians celebrate from time immemorial. Residents of the country celebrate it for 4 whole days. On the shortest night of summer, bonfires are burned, danced and, of course, bewitched. This night, Latvians are eagerly looking for a blooming fern, because there will certainly be a treasure under it. And it is imperative to jump over the fire with your soul mate. If you believe the beliefs, it strengthens the marriage.
This holiday is celebrated especially zealously in Vilnius, Palanga and old Kernavė. Jonines is a great time to get acquainted with the traditions of the country, admire ancient dances and costumes.
Kaziukas Fair
In March, you should definitely include a visit to the world-famous craft fair in your list of walks. It is dedicated to Saint Casimir, the patron saint and protector of the country.
Zamkovaya Street and all the alleys of the Old Town adjacent to it turn into a huge open-air workshop, where masters of various professions work: blacksmiths, weavers, potters and others. Here you can buy amber products, ceramics, straw dishes and other popular souvenirs.
Numerous street musicians entertain the guests of the fair. At the fair you can enjoy delicious pies, candies, sausages and other foods.
Jazz festival
Klaipeda Castle is one of the most visited places, whose museum is visited by crowds of tourists from all over the world. But the beginning of June and the sounds of jazz and blues improvisations, swing rhythms burst into his already seething life. It is here, brightly and colorfully, that Klaipeda holds its jazz festival - one of the most popular musical events in Europe.
Musicians from many countries come here to demonstrate their talents. Masters give master classes, while young performers take part in the "New Jazz Wave", a competition for which many come here.
The castle is not able to hold the holiday and, like a living organism, it splashes out onto the city streets, making the whole Klaipeda ring with its rhythms.
