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Main / Archives / 2023 / Archives 2023 SKAMBA SKAMBA KANKLIAI 25−28 May 2023 ABOUT Programme 2023 Participants 2023 Recordings 2023

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

Main / Gallery / 2019 / Photo gallery International folklore festival "Skamba skamba kankliai" 2019

Main / Gallery / 2023 / Photo gallery International folklore festival "Skamba skamba kankliai" 2023

Main / Lithuanian performers / Lithuanian performers SKAMBA SKAMBA KANKLIAI We invite you to familiarize yourself with the 50th festival, which is taking place in 2023 on May 25 - 28, performers from Lithuania. PROGRAMME ABOUT No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here.

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

Main / For participants / For those who want to participate We invite performers, vendors and volunteers to create the festival together! For performers For volunteers For vendors

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

Main / Programme and participants / Participants / Participants SKAMBA SKAMBA KANKLIAI 25−28 May 2023 We invite you to get to know the participants of the 50th festival: performers, ensembles, folk artists and vendors. PROGRAMME ABOUT Foreign performers Lithuanian performers Other performers Užsienio atlikėjai Lietuvos atlikėjai Kiti dalyviai