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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The day began with a concert by Lithuanian children\u2019s and youth folkl ensembles on the \u201cSun Terrace\u201d (Saul\u0117s terasa). The young performers offered the audience heartfelt emotion, the beauty of traditional costumes, and a warm sense of togetherness.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 In the evening, the concert \u201cLet the Kankl\u0117s Play\u201d took place at the Cathedral of St Apostles Peter and Paul in \u0160iauliai, featuring kankl\u0117s and related instrument ensembles from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Performers included \u201cKokle\u201d from Latvia, the Estonian duo \u201cDuo Paulina & Miia,\u201d the international \u201cLumen Duo\u201d (Lithuania \/ Netherlands), \u201cLaumak\u0117\u201d from Anyk\u0161\u010diai, as well as kankl\u0117s players from the \u0160iauliai region and Saulius Sondeckis Gymnasium of Arts. The concert was enriched by Loreta Sungailien\u0117 playing traditional kankl\u0117s, tenor Juozas Janu\u017eas, and birbyn\u0117 players Alvaidas Bernotas and Darius Daknys. Gentle string sounds and folk motifs created a special atmosphere in the sacred area.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The second joint dance of \u201cThe Flower of the Sun\u201d brought together people of all ages to share in dance and joy. It was followed by the concert \u201cFolklore in Jazz,\u201d which revealed an unexpected fusion of tradition and contemporary music. On stage performed Lithuanian Armed Forces Orchestra led by Major Egidijus Ali\u0161auskas, Loreta Sungailien\u0117, trombonist Vytautas Pilibavi\u010dius, and the folk ensemble \u201cSalduv\u0117.\u201d Their combined musical performance amazed even seasoned music lovers\u2014folk melodies intertwined with jazz improvisations, proving that tradition can be both alive and modern.
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The day concluded with the get-together event involving Lithuanian traditional dances \u201cEverybody Let\u2019s Dance!\u201d featuring children\u2019s and youth folklore ensembles \u201cVievers\u0117lis\u201d (\u0160iauliai), \u201cInkstiliuks\u201d (Skaudvil\u0117), \u201cD\u016bzgin\u0117lis\u201d (Laukuva), \u201cGers smuoks\u201d (\u0160ilal\u0117). The audience was not only invited to watch but also to join the dances, feel the rhythm of Lithuanian folk, and experience the joy of community.
Folklore is not just heritage\u2014it is a living, breathing part of culture that inspires, connects, and brings joy.<\/p>\n
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