{"id":108927,"date":"2022-05-03T07:37:02","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T07:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaunas2022.eu\/?p=108927"},"modified":"2022-05-04T10:09:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T10:09:43","slug":"kaunas-spring-and-culture-without-borders-the-programme-of-kaunas-2022-for-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kaunas2022.eu\/en\/2022\/05\/03\/kaunas-spring-and-culture-without-borders-the-programme-of-kaunas-2022-for-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaunas Spring and Culture Without Borders \u2013 the Programme of \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d for May"},"content":{"rendered":"

May \u2013 “Kaunas Spring”. This city holds its traumatic traces, ideas of freedom and the culture that has taken off its Soviet clothing. The events of May 1972 are now even more relevant due to the events in Ukraine, so this month\u2019s programme is dedicated to Romas Kalanta and the culture that grew out of the underground. It becomes an even more important message about struggle, freedom and citizenship. Culture will change its shapes: it will sail together with the cultural ship \u201cNemunas7\u201d, will spread in the Courtyard festival, and will sound on the Summer Stage. For a perfect ending \u2013 the second act of the contemporary myth of Kaunas trilogy \u2013 the \u201cConfluence\u201d (Santaka). The large-scale event with the entire three-day programme is about to become the largest birthday celebration of Kaunas both for the people of the city and its guests.<\/p>\n

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International Writers\u2019 and Book Festival \u201cKaunas Literature Week\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Book lovers will be delighted \u2013 Kaunas will host an International Literature Festival! The programme of the festival includes foreign and Lithuanian, young and famous writers and poets who are well known to readers. On 4th<\/sup> of May, the festival will be opened by a meeting with Vaiva Grainyt\u0117, the poet and writer who won the Lithuanian National Prize for Culture. The event will be closed by a solidarity event with Halyna Kruk and other Ukrainian authors. The horizons of literature this year will extend from France to Indonesia. Follow the programme of the festival on www.literaturossavaite.lt<\/a><\/p>\n

When: May 4-8<\/p>\n

Where: various places in Kaunas<\/p>\n

Organizer: Vytautas Magnus University<\/p>\n

The event is free<\/p>\n

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Europe Day. Symphony of Unity<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 8th of May will be dedicated to peace and unity in Europe! Europe Day will be celebrated in the European Capital of Culture: a special event will invite you to listen to the music and participate in important conversations. The European of the Year will be awarded during the evening.<\/p>\n

When: 8 May<\/p>\n

Where: Kaunas Town Hall square<\/p>\n

Organizers: Representation of the European Commission in Lithuania and \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d
\nThe event is free<\/p>\n

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Exhibition \u201c1972: Breaking through the Wall\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are sure that every visitor will be touched by this exhibition. Our city will be as open to itself as never before. The exhibition \u201c1972: Breaking the Wall\u201d will take the viewer to the communities of people who disobeyed and resisted the system in the 1960s and 1970s: youth rock bands, actors of drama and pantomime from Kaunas, rebellious hippies, modern artists of Kaunas and Vilnius. Paintings, photographs and films, documentary testimonies of musical life, youth fashion of this period and other artefacts tell about alternative culture and non-Soviet way of life in Soviet Lithuania.<\/p>\n

When: from 14 May<\/p>\n

Where: Kaunas Central Post Office<\/p>\n

Organizer: \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets: on site<\/p>\n

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International Conference “Forgiving or Forgetting \u2013 Dealing with a Painful Past”<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to deal with the painful history of the 20th century? To conveniently forget it and allow separate interpretations of the past to thrive, or perhaps to go deeper in search of forgiveness and agreement? The international scientific conference “Forgiving or Forgetting \u2013 Dealing with a Painful Past” will seek to bring together people who can share the experiences and methods of recognizing the painful past and encourage Kaunas residents to understand and reconcile with the unspoken history of their city.<\/p>\n

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When: 13-14 May<\/p>\n

Where: Vytautas Magnus University<\/p>\n

Organizer: VMU Andrei Sakharov Research Centre for Democratic Development<\/p>\n

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Theatre play \u201cKaunas Spring\u201972\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The theatre play \u201cKaunas Spring\u201972\u201d of the Kaunas National Drama Theatre intertwines documentary material and today\u2019s look at the events of 1972 in Kaunas. Theatre director Jonas Tertelis raises the question of how the act of 19-year-old Romas Kalanta resonates in today\u2019s society. The analysed moods, expectations and tensions of that time become a surreal fragment of collective memory in the great picture of European and global movements for liberation. Are these events really just the past, or is history really repeating itself, and what are you personally trapped in?<\/p>\n

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When: 13\u201315 May<\/p>\n

Where: Kaunas National Drama Theater<\/p>\n

Organizer: Kaunas National Drama Theater<\/p>\n

Tickets: HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Premiere of rock opera \u201c1972\u201d dedicated to Romas Kalanta<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rock opera is best suited to remember Romas Kalanta. Just outside of Kaunas State Musical Theatre on May 14, 1972, 19-year-old Romas Kalanta, in protest against the Soviet regime, poured gasoline on himself and having set himself of fire, shouted: \u201cFreedom for Lithuania!\u201d. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of this significant event, the personality of Romas Kalanta revealed in the rock opera \u201c1972\u201d is an artistic expression of that time, filled with the spirit of protest and youthful energy, and a unique musical experiment combining documentary and fiction with the sound of a modernly interpreted psychedelic rock classic.<\/p>\n

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When: 14 May<\/p>\n

Where: Kaunas State Musical Theatre<\/p>\n

Organizer: Kaunas State Musical Theatre<\/p>\n

Tickets: HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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European Capital of Culture Forum 2022. LEGACY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although the most dynamic season of the programme is ahead of us, the year of Kaunas – European Capital of Culture each day is approaching its last day. What awaits the city, the district after this year? Answers and solutions will be sought as usual for the programme of \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d \u2013 in cooperation, involving participants, creators, partners and researchers of the Capital of Culture programme.<\/p>\n

When: 19\u201320 May<\/p>\n

Where: Kaunas<\/p>\n

Organizer: \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d<\/p>\n

The event is free<\/p>\n

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Courtyard Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

This traditional event is aimed at strengthening the community and friendship spirit of the residents of Kaunas city and Kaunas district, and commemorating the upcoming International Neighbours\u2019 Day. The participants of the event include communities, organizations and neighbours who will bring their chairs and tables to the city centre and decorate them with white tablecloths and flowers. During the event, music will be played in unexpected places, participants will be surprised by various creative installations and performances, some of which you will be able to create yourselves \u2013 residents and guests of the city.<\/p>\n

When: 20 May<\/p>\n

Where: Laisv\u0117s Al\u0117ja and Vilnius Street<\/p>\n

Organizer: \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d<\/p>\n

The event is free<\/p>\n

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The great event of the year: CONFLUENCE. Act 2 of the Trilogy<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cConfluence\u201d is the second major event of the \u201cTrilogy of Contemporary Myth of Kaunas\u201d, which will once again fill the entire city. For the Birthday of Kaunas \u2013 in one of the most impressive places in Lithuania \u2013 at the confluence of Kaunas \u2013 we invite the visitors to resolve their internal contradictions and celebrate unity. At sunset, the city celebrating its birthday will be greeted by a performance on the water of an unprecedented scale in Lithuania, and for the rest of the weekend, the audience and guests of the city will be amazed by the performances of acrobats, contemporary circus performances, the introductory events of the international puppet theatre festival \u201cKaunas Puppet 22\u201d, the initiatives \u201cLet\u2019s celebrate the River\u201d will invite visitors to the river bank, musical picnics to the settlements of Kaunas and Kaunas district located by the rivers. Get ready everyone \u2013 days full of events are awaiting.<\/p>\n

When: 20-22 May<\/p>\n

Where: Confluence of the Nemunas and Neris, various places near the rivers in Kaunas and Kaunas district<\/p>\n

Organizer: \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d<\/p>\n

The event is free<\/p>\n

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The great ship of culture \u201cNemunas7\u201d. Opening<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cNemuno7\u201d is a unique river art and landscape design project in Europe that will serve as a public cultural space. The object combines history of technology, heritage and contemporary architecture for local residents, guests from Lithuania and abroad will become a new place of attraction in Kaunas district. 22nd<\/sup> of May is worth marking in the calendar as it will be the opening day of the ship-excavating machine \u201cNemunas7\u201d, where the audience will be invited to experience the water from the perspective of art, architecture or science.<\/p>\n

When: May 22, 21:30<\/p>\n

Where: Left bank of the River Nemunas in Zapy\u0161kis, Kaunas Disctrict<\/p>\n

Organizer: \u201cArs Futuri\u201d V\u0161\u012e<\/p>\n

The event is free<\/p>\n

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Exhibition of artists\u2019 group \u201cKonsortium\u201d \u201cMemory \/ Future\u201d (Germany)<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a lot of modernist buildings in Kaunas. International and intercultural exchanges started here, architects and artists came here not only from Lithuania but also from Germany, Poland, Russia, Switzerland and the USA. A group of artist-curators \u201cKonsortium\u201d (Germany) invited over fifty artists from various countries of the world to collaborate in creating a collective sculpture dedicated to this historical period of Kaunas.<\/p>\n

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From the end of May to the beginning of July, artists will present a temporary exhibition in the historic building of Kaunas Old Town. In the vicinity of the historical presidential palace of the Republic of Lithuania there will be a \u201cmini museum\u201d, a three-dimensional map of the city consisting of paintings and sculptures.<\/p>\n

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When: from 27 May<\/p>\n

Where: Gimnazijos g. 4<\/p>\n

Organizer: \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d<\/p>\n

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Exhibition \u201cKaunas – Vilnius: Moving Mountains\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kaunas and Vilnius, Vilnius and Kaunas. The largest cities in Lithuania. Competing, disagreeing, but also in need of each other. The pride and superstitions that have filled the life of Vilnius and Kaunas hide the truth \u2013 indeed, these cities need each other. This is told by the exhibition \u201cKaunas\u2013Vilnius: Moving Mountains\u201d taking place at the MO Museum in Vilnius and Kaunas City Museum at the same time. Would like to see the entire exhibition? Then get ready to visit both cities!<\/p>\n

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When: 23 April – 28 August<\/p>\n

Where: Temporary M. K. \u010ciurlionis Gallery in Kaunas, MO Museum in Vilnius<\/p>\n

Organizer: Kaunas City Museum, MO Museum<\/p>\n

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Marina Abramovi\u0107\u2019s exhibition \u201cMemory of Being\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most anticipated art events in Kaunas and all of Lithuania is the exhibition \u201cMemory of Being\u201d by Marina Abramovi\u0107, one of the most famous performance artists in the world, which is to be presented for the first time. The exhibition offers a detailed presentation of the works by Abramovi\u0107 from the 1960s to recent years; the exhibition also draws attention in a unique form – for the first time it is prepared as an impressive video installation from selected documentaries and films of the artist’s performances.<\/p>\n

When: until 30 July<\/p>\n

Where: Kaunas Picture Gallery<\/p>\n

Tickets HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Organizer: Art Park Gallery \u201cMeno parkas\u201d<\/p>\n

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Summer stage of Kaunas 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Throughout the warm season, the heart of Kaunas Old Town \u2013 the Town Hall Square \u2013 will beat with the rhythm of culture. Residents and guests of Kaunas will be delighted by the most memorable performances, concerts, tastings and meetings by the summer stage of \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d that will be located here. From May to September, you may enjoy the weekends of a carefully prepared artistic program and hundreds of free events with the best Lithuanian and foreign music performers and other performances.<\/p>\n

When: 12 May – 17 September<\/p>\n

Where: Kaunas Town Hall Square<\/p>\n

Organizer: \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d<\/p>\n

Events are free<\/p>\n

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Robert Magro\u2019s Contemporary Circus Performance \u201cVisions\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The works of contemporary circus director Roberto Magro have already become an integral part of the activities of \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d. The Italian director\u2019s performances reveal bold and unexpected creative decisions and respect for the local population and the environment. We have great news \u2013 Roberto Magro and his circus group are returning to Kaunas district and will invite you to see the mysterious theatre performance \u201cVisions\u201d.<\/p>\n

When: 31 May \u2013 4 June<\/p>\n

Where: Batniava<\/p>\n

Organizer: \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets will be available soon<\/p>\n

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The Never-Ending Programme of May\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Residents of the city are invited to check the programme every day, as it offers: an international puppet theatre festival \u201cKaunas Puppet 22\u201d, a concert \u201cNemunas seven\u201d (duo \u201cTykumos\u201d and choir \u201cKamerton\u201d), Putvinskis Street Day, kite festival \u201cBetween Earth and Sky\u201d, a documentary performance \u201cTAXI\u201d, 3×3 basketball tournament \u201cA Street Beast\u201d. The organizers remind you that creative inspirations may be sought in exhibitions that have already been opened and are still on open and which feature familiar faces, big names and even greater ideas. The M. K. \u010ciurlionis National Museum of Art hosts an exhibition \u201cThat Which We Do Not Remember\u201d by William Kentridge, and Yoko Ono\u2019s installation \u201cEx It\u201d at the Bank of Lithuania.<\/p>\n

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Full programme of events is available here www.kaunas2022.eu<\/a> or can be downloaded by the mobile application \u201cKaunas 2022\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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