Vilnius University (VU) Culture Centre and the CAMINO project invite you to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Lithuania's accession to the European Union at Vilnius University! The daily program is full of various events.
Vilnius University (VU) Chamber orchestra (artistic director Modestas Jankūnas) and the Brussels Choir "Lassenne Vocale" (artistic director Ivan Yohan) present the concert "Body&Soul", in which Steve Dobrogosz's jazzy "Mass" will be played. The concert will take place on May 4, at 7 p.m., in Vilnius St. John's Church.
The international photo exhibition “Inspired by Europe” was officially opened on Monday, 15th April 2024 in the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, and had been on display until 19th April. The event took place in the framework of the cultural cooperation project “20 Years of Cultural Enrichment in Reunified Europe” (The CAMINO Project), and gathered the representatives of all CAMINO Project partner institutions, authors of the exhibited photographs, as well as guests. The event was hosted by the Latvian MEP, Ms Dace Melbārde.
From April 3rd to April 7th, 2024, I had the incredible opportunity to visit Vilnius, where I was invited to conduct a dance workshop at Vilnius University for the dance theatre group "Kinetinis Teatras" under the direction of the talented Andrius Pulkauninkas. This journey was made possible by an Erasmus+ grant and a gracious invitation from the Cultural Centre of the University. I'm especially thankful to Sonata Adomaitienė and Gintė Jokubaitienė. It was part of an exchange proposed by Andrius since I am the Director of "Arabesque" the contemporary dance group of the University of Twente, and a dance teacher at DansCentrum Utrecht which is the sending institution.
On March 25, the jury of the international student photo contest “Inspired by Europe” announced the eleven winners whose artworks will be displayed in a photo exhibition in Brussels, Belgium, on April 15–19. The announcement was made in an online ceremony attended by over 300 participants and guests from various European countries.
We are inviting guests and photo contest participants to the Closing Ceremony of the International photo contest for students, INSPIRED BY EUROPE.
Vilnius University Culture Center has been organizing the "Storytelling Salon" for five years in order to popularize the tradition of live storytelling. This year, the Lebanese storyteller Raffi Fehgali, who is visiting Lithuania will hold one of its most impressive performances called "Anatomy of a Home". The storytelling performance is held on the 23rd of March, 6 P.M., at Vilnius University Theatre Hall.
20 years ago, eight countries from Central and Eastern Europe along with Malta and Cyprus joined the European Union (EU). Back then, it was our dream of freedom and new opportunities. Today, it is #reality. Even if we walk our unique paths, we stay united in common #values. We can choose to follow traditions or aim for new horizons. We have the #choice. We have the #freedom to be. To mark the 20th anniversary of our EU membership, the CAMINO Project announces an international photo contest for students, Inspired by Europe.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 European Union (EU) enlargement, eight partners from seven Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries are joining forces in 2024 to implement the project “Twenty Years of Cultural Enrichment in Reunified Europe” (the CAMINO Project). Its aim is to explore the impact of the 2004 EU enlargement on various cultural aspects and values of the new member states, as well as to create stronger cultural and academic bonds within CEE. It also lays a foundation for a long-term cultural cooperation network among the partner universities.
Vilnius University (VU) Culture Centre, together with the head of VU Impro studio Vytautas Kontrimas, invites improvisation amateurs, actors, teachers and other professionals to Improv theatre workshops with actress and director Angela (Alegna) from the Great Britain. The workshop will take place in the VU Aula parva cafe, Universiteteto st. 3, on March 12th, at 4-8:30 p.m. Embark on a Journey of Creativity with Our Dynamic Improv Workshops!
Embark on a cultural journey this spring semester with Vilnius University (VU) Culture Centre's vibrant array of activities tailored for Erasmus students.These engaging activities promise to infuse your semester with a kaleidoscope of experiences, enriching your time abroad with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for the universal language of culture. Dive into VU Culture Centre's offerings, and let the exploration of diverse cultures be the highlight of your Erasmus adventure.
The heads of the Cultural Centers of the University of Lyon 1 and Vilnius University recently met at their respective institutions to launch a European cultural partnership in the framework of the Arqus Alliance.
Vilnius University (VU) Culture Centre presents the festive repertoire for the month of December! Open events of the university's art groups will be held in VU spaces throughout the Christmas period.
Vilnius University (VU) choirs “Gaudeamus”, “Virgo” and “Pro Musica” (Artistic Director Rasa Gelgotienė), together with the Vilnius City Ensemble NIKO, are proud to present the musical piece “Songs from Liquid Days” by the genius of minimalism, Philip Glass in his premiere Lithuanian performance. The concert will take place on Monday 23 of October at 19.30 at the Church of Sts. Johns’.
Vilnius University Culture Centre unites 15 art groups - choirs, orchestras, theaters, dance groups and ensembles.
The main aim of the Centre is to offer services to the community of the University, i.e. to create and maintain its cultural educational spread and provide the opportunity of artistic self-expression and development of a creative personality for university students, employees and graduates.
The audience of AITA/IATA International Amateur Theater Festival in Debrecen were captivated by Vilnius University (VU) Drama Theatre's performance "Hour 00" (dir. Felicija Feiferė). One of the curators of the AITA/IATA International Amateur Theater Festival in Debrecen, president of the Hungarian Federation of Amateur Theaters & Players János Regős has shared his reflections on the performance:
On 19-25th June Vilnius University Drama Theatre group participated in AITA International Amateur Theatre Festival held in Debrecen, Hungary. Throughout the week, the team saw performances from all over the world (Finland, Japan, France, Czech Republic, Portugal, Poland, The Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Georgia, Slovakia, and Singapore), participated in theatre workshops, and presented their play “Hour 00” (dir. Felicija Feiferė) on June 23rd and 24th at the Csokonai Forum Theatre in Debrecen.
