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Lithuanian cultural and historical heritage events

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Lithuanian cultural institutions have organized several events focused on historical heritage and national identity. In Dusetai, a conference titled ‘The Path of the Book Smugglers: The Power of the Printed Word from Jurgis Bielinis to Artificial Intelligence’ examined the history of book smuggling and its connection to the digital age. During the Kaunas Book Fair, discussions expanded to include the historical and cultural dynamics between Kaunas and Vilnius. Professor Alfredas Bumblauskas addressed the influence of Kaunas and rural populations on Vilnius, while also discussing the historical impact of Polish influence in the region and the linguistic evolution of Lithuania in relation to modern identity. The second Kaunas Book Fair, hosted at the Žalgiris Arena, featured cultural exhibits from regional libraries. The Panevėžys Library presented interactive activities regarding the Aukštaitija dialect and literary landmarks, specifically honoring the 85th anniversary of poet and journalist Elena Mezginaitė. Additionally, the Grigorijus Kanovičius Public Library from the Jonava district presented an exhibit titled ‘From Memory to a Living Community,’ which focused on the literary legacy of Grigorijus Kanovičius and marked the tenth anniversary of the Grigorijus Kanovičius literary prize. The fair demonstrated strong local interest, with local authors such as Juozas Gaižauskas drawing capacity crowds, outperforming the attendance levels of international bestsellers. Due to Lithuania’s upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union, Litexpo will host related events, resulting in the Vilnius Book Fair being scheduled for September next year and leaving the timing for future fairs in Kaunas unconfirmed.

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