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Anybody who was interested in the Extreme Crafts events which recently took place in Vilnius might want to read a post on Lithuanian knitting on the Sheep To Shawl blog. It includes material from an exhibition at England’s Woolfest, as well as information on yarn shops and knitted products in Vilnius. The blog’s author Donna […]

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[ 5 July, 2007 to 8 July, 2007. ] Today sees the start of the biggest event in the Lithuanian cultural calendar – so big, in fact, that it only happens once every four years. The Lithuanian Song and Dance Celebration brings together thousands of performers, and has been officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of […]

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Irish national airline Aer Lingus has now started flights between Vilnius and Dublin. Flights depart from the Irish capital on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons and return in the evenings.
According to Standby News:
About 1.5 million passengers flew to or from Vilnius in 2006, 16 percent more than 2005, which should rise to 1.6-1.7 million passengers […]

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Predictably enough, EU Business reports that officials in Vilnius have banned the gay pride march planned for this Friday:
“The decision by the city authorities shows how much still needs to be done to change behaviour and attitudes towards discriminated groups and to promote awareness of diversity,” the statement by the European Commission said.
This also […]

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[ 23 May, 2007 9:00 pm to 27 May, 2007 10:00 pm. ] This Wednesday sees the opening night of a festival which has been held annually in Vilnius since 1973. It is one of the biggest events in the city’s cultural calendar, with over 20,000 people visiting and 30 folklore groups taking part. Attractions include a craft fair, traditional food, folk music and dancing, in locations ranging […]

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