At the
Open-Air museum of
Lithuania, traditional holidays for the family are celebrated
Shrove Tuesday
During the most frenzied of days masked merrymakers can be
found in gardens and roadsides. There are also the sumptuous dishes and
odoriferous smells, swings (see-saws), horse-riding, the struggle of
Lašininis and Kanapinis, games, casting lots, and other tales, the
burning of Morė…
Easter
As nature reawakes, the greatest spring holiday Easter
Sunday. In the gardens, holiday exhibitions, traditional games with
Easter eggs, contests, Easter presents, horse-riding, riding by a
horse-drawn wagon, swings (see-saws), casting lots, games, dances and
other fun-filled activities…
Sunday after Easter
During the Second Easter Sunday – Little Easter or Children’s
Easter – there are children’s games with and without Easter eggs,
horse-drawn wagons, and perhaps a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Whitsun
Giving alms at the chapel of St. Mišia, the crowning of
animals with wreaths, shepherds’ festivals. It is said, that on the fire
or in the pan there will be enough for all.
Day of Mourning and Hope (June 14)
St. John’s Day (June 24)
Ritual magic water, …, lots, fortunes predicted, songs paying
homage to the sun, the greeting of men with the name of “Jonas ” (John),
numerous festivities ( “… it wasn’t decent to go to St. John’s Day and
not to take anything), dances, songs, games, and spinning wheels.
Statehood Day (The Coronation of King Mindaugas) (July 6)
In the Town which is spruced up for the holiday, there is a
ceremonious flag-raising ceremony, a concert by the folk orchestra and
dances where townspeople take part as well as a program by the folklore
ensemble.
Assumption of Mary (August 15)
Exhibition of bouquets, holy mass at the chapel, bouquets of
flowers and greenery, the blessing of crops, fruits, and vegetables, the
presentation of the healing properties of gardens and fields, songs,
dances, and games.
Crafts’ Day
Crafts – all that you can see. Come all and see what there
is, and perhaps, have a go yourself at making some crafts.
Christmas Market
“Candy-market” – holiday sweets. The work of handymen –
decorating the Christmas tree and preparing gifts. Games, horse-drawn
wagons and other winter activities.
