On March 11, 2025, was the celebration of Independence Day in Lithuania. At 12 pm the celebration began in the city center of Vilnius. There were many people standing on both sides of Gedimino Street, waiting for the military, the music and the flag to pass by. After the first part had passed, some people started to follow the military, so when we were walking, we saw different groups standing on the street dressed a

On the days 7, 8 and 9, in Vilnius, they were celebrating Kaziukas fair ,also known as Saint Casimir’s Fair, is a large annual fair of folk arts and crafts in Lithuania. The fair is traditionally held in the city’s markets and streets on the Sunday nearest to 4 March, the anniversary of Saint Casimir’s death. The Kaziukas fair also features music, dance, and theater performances… It attracts tens of

In an era where technology and art converge, the Erasmus+ youth project “ArtTech Collaboration: Empowering Cultural Celebration, Learning, and Empowerment for Young Women” stands as a beacon of progress and inclusivity. This transformative initiative empowers young women aged 19-29 by equipping them with essential digital literacy and creative skills. By bridging gender gaps and fostering cultural appreci

For six months, I spent time in Italy not just as a tourist, but as a volunteer in the European Solidarity Corps program. It was a journey where I discovered invaluable experiences, inspiring creativity, and new ideas. The goal of my volunteer work was not only to experience the local culture but also to participate in projects that contribute to making the world a better place. Volunteering had no room for routine –

On 13-21 November 2023, Kristina Greičienė (English language teacher at Vilnius Taikos pro-gymnasium), Loreta Jusienė (methodologist-teacher at Panevėžys J. Balčikonis Gymnasium), Greta Vykertaitė (recruitment specialist at Employment Service), and Nadežda Petrauskienė (head of the Markučiai Manor Museum) participated in the Erasmus+ project “Include Me!”, which took place in Berlin, the capital of German

The role of youth in sustainable communities is crucial for achieving the global goals of environmental, social, and economic well-being. Youth are not only the future leaders but also the present agents of change who can contribute to the development of resilient and inclusive societies. Youth have the potential to innovate, collaborate, and mobilize for collective action, as well as to raise awareness and advocate

Of all the people who responded to the “Innovation Office” invitation for the 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Erasmus+ training in Romania, four representatives from Lithuania were selected: two artists who adhere to the philosophy of sustainability and use recycled materials in their work, working with children and youth; an elementary school teacher, and an English language teacher working with high school

The team from Lithuania participated in the Erasmus + project “Different world”, which took place on May 3-11 in the town of Poronin, Poland. Project participants immersed themselves in various activities and classes together with blind participants. We drew, sculpted, ate blindfolded to feel what a blind person feels. Italy, Latvia, Poland and Lithuania organised national cultural evenings. We created an

Last Friday we went to a forest/park/beach, that’s what I call it, to clean it the best we could. It was a nice day because it was sunny but the wind ruined it a little bit. We walked there for only like half an hour. Once we got there, we got prepared for our work by putting on gloves so we didn’t get dirty. When we started to look around, my eyes couldn’t believe how dirty it was there mostly on the water. Po