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EnglishAn introduction to folk songs, round dances and games and their history, followed by learning them in practice and a riddle contest.
Antano ir Jono Juškų etninės kultūros muziejus
7 activities take place here
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- Kauno Mažoji g. 2, Vilkija
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A branch of the Kaunas District Museum in the former presbytery, the oldest surviving building in Vilkija. It tells of the folklorist Antanas Juška and his collections and hosts exhibitions and song and calendar festivals. Guided tours can be booked in Lithuanian or English.
Ticket prices
- Tuesday – saturday 09:00–18:00
- Antano ir Jono Juškų etninės kultūros muziejus 4.00 € / session For schoolchildren, students, seniors, people with disabilities, and their companions – 2 €; free for preschoolers and children in foster care. Guided tour for a group—€20 (up to 10 people) or €35, excluding admission tickets
Activities at this place
The museum’s collection of ornaments and straw “gardens” and Christmas tree traditions are presented, and participants make a straw ornament…
An account of Antanas Juška and his collecting of words, followed by a quiz and guessing the meanings of forgotten words.
Participants learn about straw in Lithuanian daily life, customs and folk art, then prepare, cut and tie straw to make a traditional ornamen…
A short history of bagpipes, their structure and making, followed by a practical part with the pipes played and children accompanying on a d…
Participants see museum items linked to the old craft of cord braiding, choose colours and braid a handmade cord as jewellery.
Participants hear about straw “gardens”, their symbolism and purpose, then learn to tie them and make a small element of their own. Material…