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 Kaziukas Fair
Date: March 4 – 6, 2012
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Each year on the first days of March, Vilnius Old Town streets are flooded with the uproar of weekend of Kaziukas. It is abound with the attendance of folk artisans and craftsmen. The Kaziukas fair attracts artists not only from the most remote Lithuanian places but also from neighbouring countries. The fair not only boasts with items for sale, but also with events. Music, children’s concerts and competitions will take place throughout the entire festival on the stage in the Tymas quarter.
The festival of St. Casimir the patron saint of Lithuanian was born in the 17th century to whom this fair was dedicated to in the 19th century. It is one other most remarkable calendar festivals with deep traditions, each time presenting ingenious handworks, and having no rivals in the surrounding areas. The fair attracts several hundred thousands of visitors.
The second day of the fair will feature a festive theatrical procession with participation, as in old times, of the most famous artisans and promoters of folk art and ancient crafts. The procession of artisans and craftsmen along the Vilnius streets will be special because it manifests the unity of artists, and their determination to strive for common goals under the same flag. The fair will begin in Gedimino Prospect, and will stretch to the Tymo quarters. The uninterrupted procession will continue for about 2 km.
 Two Centuries of Vogue
from 2011-09-09 to 2012-09-12
Alexandre Vassiliev’s collection, which is extremely rich in all kinds of fashion articles, is located in Paris and it took him 30 years to assemble it. In the course of these years it has travelled extensively and has been exhibited in many countries of the world. Prior to Vilnius the exhibitions have been held in Riga, Paris, London, Brussels, Istanbul, Moscow, Sidney, Honking, Tokyo and Santiago, and as a rule the venues are the museums of decorative art and fashion, as well as the museums of Art Institutes. Alexandre Vassiliev’s collection counts about 10 000 fashion garments and accessories beginning with the 18th century up to the 21st century. The collection is constantly being supplemented with new donations and acquisitions from auctions and antique shops.
The famous artist now offers
to guide you to a period in vogue history from Romanticism to art deco, covering two hundred years. Most valued exhibits of Aleksandr Vasiljev's collection are presented in the Museum of Applied Art: more than 60 dresses, 600 and more accessories, photos, graphic artwork, paintings and works of apllied art.
Ticket prices:
For adults: 6 Lt
For schoolchildren, students, seniors: 3 Lt
Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
| March 2 and March 3, Friday, 6:35 PM |
| Leonard Bernstein |
| CANDIDE |
| an operetta in 2 acts sung in English / Lithuanian |
In concert
Conductor Martynas Staškus |
| 35,45,55,65,80,200 Lt. |
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