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The Šakiai Cultural Center’s folk dance group “Pynė,” which has been active since 1996, currently brings together about 60 dancers—divided i…

The “Šmiki – Šmaki” children’s singing studio at the Šakiai Cultural Center, which has been in operation for more than twenty-five years, ac…

The “Nauja” adult singing group at the Šakiai Cultural Center brings together Šakiai residents who enjoy singing. The group is led by Aušrin…

The Šakiai Cultural Center’s mixed choir “Lituanica” consists of both men and women. Its repertoire includes music of various styles: from f…

The Šakiai Circus School offers training for children of all ages. Traditional circus training includes choreography, aerial acrobatics, gym…

Formed in 1979, the “Girėnai” group brought together older adults who enjoy dancing and socializing. The group has participated in all natio…

Formed in June 2020, the band “Linas” plays traditional Lithuanian folk instruments—the violin, accordion, drum, and others. Most of their r…

The Šakija folk ensemble of the Šakiai Cultural Center, which has been active for more than twenty years, is a frequent participant in song…

The “Viva” contemporary dance group at the Šakiai Cultural Center has been known as the Dance Theater since 2017. The troupe promotes the co…

The Zanavykų Theater, which has been in existence since 1986, has staged about 30 plays and participated three times in the National Song Fe…

The “Gaudenė” women’s vocal ensemble at the Šakiai Cultural Center brings together singers with exceptional vocal talents. Their repertoire…

Founded in 1964, the “Vijūras” folk dance group of the Šakiai Cultural Center preserves the traditional heritage of Lithuanian folk dance. T…

The Šakiai Cultural Center’s male vocal ensemble “Akordas” has been active since 1998 and has recorded two CDs. In 2015, the ensemble took f…

The Šakiai Cultural Center Wind Orchestra is reviving the city’s once-rich orchestral tradition. In 2014, at the Lithuanian Wind Instrument…