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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Folklore Ensemble \u201c\u017diedup\u0117\u201d of Kraki\u0173 Culte Centre (Artistic Director: J\u016brat\u0117 Gudliauskien\u0117) has been active since 2007. During this time, the ensemble has participated in all Lithuanian Song Festivals (2009, 2014, 2018, and 2024) and is a regular participant in competitions, national, and international folklore festivals. The ensemble has been awarded Category II status.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The ensemble actively participates in various folk celebrations, festivals, national holidays, and anniversary events, representing the K\u0117dainiai region throughout Lithuania. \u201c\u017diedup\u0117\u201d has prepared programs on the ethnographer M. Katkus, a military-historical songs program, as well as programs for Rasos (Midsummer), weddings, Advent, Shrovetide (U\u017egav\u0117n\u0117s), romances, and others.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Between 2022 and 2024, the folklore ensemble \u201c\u017diedup\u0117\u201d participated in international folklore festivals: \u201cAtataria lamzd\u017eiai\u201d in Kaunas (2022), \u201cSaul\u0117s \u017eiedas\u201d in \u0160iauliai (2023), \u201cA\u0161 padain\u016bsiu Dain\u0173 dainel\u0119\u201d at the Simonas Stanevi\u010dius Homestead-Museum in Raseiniai district (2023), and \u201cTek saulu\u017e\u0117 ant mara\u010di\u0173\u201d in Nida (2024). Ensemble members also took part in the folklore competitions \u201cGr\u012f\u017eulai\u201d (2023) and \u201cTradicij\u0173 paveld\u0117tojai\u201d (2024, where they received diplomas) in Vilnius, and appeared on the TV program \u201cDuokim garo\u201d (in 2022 and 2024).<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 In 2024, the ensemble performed at the K\u0117dainiai District Song and Dance Festival \u201cSudainuokime Lietuv\u0105\u201d and at the centennial Lithuanian Song Festival \u201cKad giria \u017ealiuot\u0173\u201d in Vilnius.<\/p>\n
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