Cultural events scheduled in Šiauliai and Birštonas

Various cultural festivities are taking place in Lithuania. In Šiauliai, the State Chamber Choir ‘Polifonija’ will perform a traditional choral music concert titled ‘Let There Be Light’ on October 31 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Conducted by Slovenian guest Jakob Ivačič, the program features works by Arvo Pärt, James MacMillan, Gustavo Mahler, and Francis Poulenco, accompanied by readings by actress Nomena Bėčiūtė.

In Birštonas, the Pumpkin Day celebrations will run from October 29 to 31. The event includes the ‘Galaxy’ light installation in Vytautas Park, a fire and pyrotechnics show titled ‘Interno’ at the resort amphitheater, and a musical spectacle titled ‘How a Star Was Born’. The program also features jazz performances, including an international project by the Kęstutis Vaiginis Quartet, and seasonal gastronomic offerings throughout the resort.