Experience traditional crafts in a range of workshops with leading professional artists and craftspeople. Try it yourself, feel it, hold the tools of a blacksmith, wood working, ceramics, amber, textile, ice sculpture carving, bread baking and other honoured traditions.
Taste and feel Lithuanian traditions, take part in the process and enjoy a cultural event with colleagues where most interesting Lithuanian folk customs and traditions, national dishes and beverages, scenes from the life of Lithuanian in the old times will create a special atmosphere.

 

Lithuania’s extra ordinarily rich and complicated history dates back a thousand years, during which time its national heritage has been imbued with influences from countless other cultures from the East and West. Experience all of it, including tasting traditional local food and drinks, baking your own bread or Lithuanian cakes, learning folk dances, indulging in traditional crafts or pampering yourself in a traditional Lithuanian bath house experience.
At the National Evenings guests are welcome to sample a range of Lithuanian national dishes and drinks, to prepare traditional food and to learn more about classic Lithuanian cuisine. The evening includes interesting and atmospheric events such as learning folk customs and traditions as well as exploring scenes from old Lithuania. The humorous programme continues with singing, music, stories and other delights.
Learn all about the traditional 15th-century šakotis, a unique cake considered a symbol of master Lithuanian confectionery. Bake home-made bread and learn the story of its creation from the sewing of the rye to making the perfect bread. You will be introduced to the traditions of drink-manufacture, including the making (and tasting!) of mead, beer and other classic drinks. Experience Lithuanian bath house traditions, enriched with balmy local herbs, the perfect way to relax after a busy day.