{"id":95262,"date":"2021-07-05T14:46:20","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T11:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaunas2022.eu\/?post_type=atviri_kvietimai&p=95262"},"modified":"2022-01-27T07:53:04","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T07:53:04","slug":"invitation-to-media-event-esch-2022-kaunas-2022-novi-sad-2022","status":"publish","type":"atviri_kvietimai","link":"https:\/\/kaunas2022.eu\/en\/kvietimai\/invitation-to-media-event-esch-2022-kaunas-2022-novi-sad-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Invitation to MEDIA EVENT – Esch 2022, Kaunas 2022, Novi Sad 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

Big announcement of three European Capitals of Culture in one event in a delightful modernist architecture city of Kaunas \u2013 this is an offer for international media. “Kaunas 2022″ together with \u201cEsch 2022\u201d and \u201cNovi Sad 2022” are delighted to announce the International Media Event in Kaunas, Lithuania, on Thursday, September 24th, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are convinced that this first joint post-pandemic physical meeting will provide everyone with a unique opportunity to meet up in one place and exchange the hottest news from each of the ECoC programmes. We are thrilled that besides our big Trio of title owners, many representatives from the ECoC network from all over Europe will also be attending and supporting us during this truly exceptional event in Kaunas.<\/p>\n

Accompanied by announcements and presentations from \u201cNovi Sad 2022\u201d and \u201cEsch 2022\u201d, \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d will take the home stage to reveal its full programme of the upcoming year. This is when you will find out how Kaunas \u2013 the Contemporary Capital \u2013 will be converted to a place where you simply will not escape culture.<\/p>\n

Do not worry, the organisers have omitted all the boring parts of traditional media events. The pandemic suspended the culture sector, but it also provoked our creativity and special powers \u2013 we are ready to surprise you.<\/p>\n

Besides all the numbers, names of co-creators we are proud of, and facts about the three bold and beautiful programmes for 2022, the mystery of the new Kaunas Myth will be revealed. In other words, the most exciting and attractive public events \u2013 The Contemporary Myth of Kaunas Trilogy \u2013 will be presented. The main character \u2013 the witty Kaunas Beast \u2013 will prevail in many of the year\u2019s projects in Kaunas.<\/p>\n

The city\u2019s history, Fluxus movement, design, and community all created the legend set to become a year-long cultural festival with an extensive programme in 2022. Kaunas is becoming one big European stage: it will host more than 40 festivals, a comprehensive year-long exhibition programme, more than 250 performing arts events, including 50 premieres and a rich musical programme with approximately 250 concerts.<\/p>\n

During your stay, you will be invited to take part in the European Capital of Culture Forum in Kaunas<\/strong>, which will happen simultaneously, on the 22nd -24th of September. The Forum will focus on detailed creative presentations of the programmes of \u201dKaunas 2022\u201c \u2013 \u201cModernism for the Future\u201d, \u201cDesigning happiness\u201d, \u201cMemory Office\u201d, \u201cWe, the people\u201d, \u201cEmerging Kaunas\u201d, \u201cWake it, shake it\u201d, many spectacular events by our partners. We will also invite you to a date with the Kaunas Beast.<\/p>\n

In a city full of culture, we prepare many pleasant surprises, especially for you. Take the opportunity to get acquainted with Kaunas \u2013 an innovative, passionate, stunning, dashing and friendly city for its residents and guests. International Media Event is planned\u00a0 on the 22nd -24th of September. The unique media programme will be followed by special tours in Kaunas and Kaunas district and a tasting of Lithuania\u2019s favourite dishes and drinks. If you are unable to arrive or would like to schedule other dates, we are open for talks and cannot stress enough how we recommend the following events in 2021<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

\u2022 International Performing arts festival \u201cConTempo\u201d<\/a> <\/strong>(17-23rd August)
\n\u2022 Fluxus Festival<\/a><\/strong> (11th of September)
\n\u2022 Landscape design festival \u201cMagenta\u201d<\/strong><\/a> (17-26th September)
\n\u2022 CityTelling Festival<\/a> <\/strong>(7-9th October)
\n\u2022 Kaunas Biennial<\/a><\/strong> (from November 11)<\/p>\n

Feel free to ask for information and confirm your participation (no later than August 5, Thursday) by e-mail: egle.r@kaunas2022.eu<\/a>. The entire programme will be prepared for you in English.<\/p>\n

We do understand that some media, especially cultural, are experiencing hard times. Thus, we are open to discuss terms and conditions which could motivate you to visit us, including possibility to cover your travel and accommodation expenses related to the International Media Event and European Capital of Culture Forum on the 22nd -24th of September.<\/em><\/p>\n

See You soon!
\nKaunas 2022<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nEsch 2022<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nNovi sad 2022<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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