In the Theater Square – the whirlwind of national cultures

The concert program is presented by art collectives of Klaipeda national communities, guests from other cities and abroad of Lithuania. It is expected that many more spectacular songs, dances, intoxicating and spirited music will be waiting all day.

On the occasion of the celebration, the Mayor of Klaipeda Arvydas Vaitkus wished the beautiful celebrations and the great mood.

« Hello gathered for this beautiful, traditional celebration that is going on for the 13th time. I believe you have come here to see dancing of different nationalities, hear songs, talk to each other and, most importantly, to share what is very important to every nation.

Dainius Babil, Director of the Department of National Minorities, reminded the origins and importance of this celebration to Lithuania.

« The Day of National Communities in Lithuania has been celebrated since 2014, when the first events were held. This day leads us to the old days, even when Gediminas invited artisans and merchants from abroad to Lithuania with letters to Lithuania, Vytautas the Great invited Tartars, Karaims and other nations to come to Lithuania. It reminds that the Lithuanian national community created the independent Lithuania that we have today and that they also participated in the activities of the Sąjūdis, stood on the Baltic Way, defended the Lithuanian Seimas and the TV Tower today, the day of the national communities, and it is great to thank everyone who stood for Lithuania, ”emphasized D. Babil.

Photo by I. Kiseliovaitė

According to him, May 21, the Day of National Cultures, is celebrated not only in Lithuania but also worldwide, but under a different name as a day of cultural diversity.

D. Babil also noted that the events of this celebration in Lithuania began this Wednesday, when the St. The Church of Catherine was invited and awarded the most national minorities and people who deserve Lithuania in this field.

Thursday and Friday in the capital also hosted a large forum for integration and inclusion. And yesterday, Friday, this beautiful celebration started in the port city.

Tomorrow, Sunday, National Culture Day will also be celebrated in Rumšiškės.

Algis Latakas, Director General of Klaipeda State Seaport, said that the port employs many people of different nations, but it was celebrations such as this help to get to know their culture and life better.

Everyone finds something to do in the Theater Square. Some of the guests of the celebration admire the performances, comfortably sit on the chairs, and watch the sight on a stage on the Klaipėda Drama Theater, others walk around the fair where you can not only taste different delicacies, but also buy accessories.

The pavilions also have a variety of education that can be won by prizes.

The celebration is guarded by the crew of the officials standing at the theater Square.