As part of the 26th International Summer Creative School “TRADICIJA” (2026), participants gathered for a follow-up roundtable on “Preserving and Revitalizing Traditional Culture: Youth Initiatives.” This year’s meeting saw a broader representation of ethnic minorities and a stronger focus on hands-on experience gained through youth-led cultural projects. The discussion brought together young performers, folklore ensemble leaders, researchers, educators, and cultural specialis

PROGRAMME The 4th of November, 2026 Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society (Aušros Vartų Str. 5) 19:00 – FESTIVAL OPENING CONCERT “FOLKLORE AND THE PRESENT” Part I – LEON SOMOV WORLD MUSIC PROJECT “ECHO OF THE PAST” (World Premiere) Performers:Leon SOMOV (electronics) TBILISI GIA KANCHELI STRING QUARTET (Sakartvelo): David AKOPIAN (violin) Nika BARATELI (violin) Mamuka BABUADZE (viola) Aleksej SOLONOVIČ-GVAMIČAVA (cello) Serhii OKHRIMCHUK (folk violin, Ukraine) Julija LANK

From August 9 to 16, 2026 the XXVI International Summer School of Ethnic Culture “TRADITION” will take place in Palanga, Lithuania. The event also includes masterclasses and professional development courses for teachers working in the field of traditional folk culture. For more than twenty-six years, “TRADITION” has been a meeting place for children, young people, teachers, folklore ensembles and all those who cherish living folk culture. It is a week filled with songs, da