On 27-28 September, the multicoloured tree of nations will blossom in Visaginas, the ripe fruits of which will be "tasted" at the 9th International Festival of National Cultures "Rudeninės"!

There is a legend about a mysterious tree on whose branches bloom colourful and fragrant flowers and ripen magical, soul-healing fruits. These are the traditions of different peoples, enriching each other. People who taste these fruits become famous for their skills and talents. This tree grows, blooms and ripens its fruit every other year in Visaginas, Lithuania.

The festival, which has become a tradition, will bring together representatives of the nations to present the special features of their cultures!

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

 25-28 September | VCC "Draugystės" Exhibition Hall, Parko str. 7

Exhibition of photographs "Moments" of the International Festival of National Cultures "Rudeninės"

27 September (Friday) | Kornealita Restaurant, 14A Parko Street
17.00 DUMPLING FESTIVAL
A gift from Visaginas Municipality, UAB Kogus, Restobar Kornealita and Restaurant III Blokas for the International Festival of National Cultures "Rudenines"

During the celebration we will make the biggest dumpling in the history of Visaginas, and maybe in the history of Lithuania!
National culture will be spread not only through the culinary heritage, but also through the programme prepared by the students of the VACMA, which will feature the melodies of Jewish, Tatar, German and other nations.

Workshops, competitions and games will be held by the Visaginas Culture Centre and the Educational Centre.

19.00 Concert by the Roma ensemble SARE ROMA

27 September (Friday) | Vilties str. 1, Vilties str. 5
18.00-20.00 "Greetings from the homelands". Creative meetings, workshops, interaction of guests with local ethnic communities and collectives.

 28 September (Saturday)

 10.00 - 20.00 Craft Fair (Sedulina Avenue by the fountain)

 12.00 Opening of the Craftsmen's Courtyards (Sedulina Avenue by the fountain)Traditional craftsmen from different ethnic regions of Latvia and Lithuania will present their certified traditional products and hold educational programmes.

 "Clock of RUDENINI cultures" - artistic programme in the folk courtyards. Collective groups of Visaginas Culture Centre and their guests will perform:

11.00 Belarusian Culture Hour

12.00 Russian Culture Hour

13.00 Tartar/Kyrgyz Culture Hour

14.00 Ukrainian Culture Hour

15.00 Lithuanian/Latvian Culture Hour

16.00 Polish Culture Hour

17.00 Uzbek pilaff cooking skills presentation, history of the dish, secrets.

18.00 - 20.00 Big evening concert "Harvest of Cultures" (Concert Hall of "Draugystės" VCC)

20.30 - 21.30 Solo concert by Yevgenii Musijets, bayan virtuoso from Ukraine. The programme includes works by Ukrainian composers, Jewish and Roma music (Concert Hall of the Friendship Centre)