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VMU Folk Dance Ensemble “Žilvitis” Participated in a Youth Folk Dance Festival

On Saturday, the VMU folk dance ensemble “Žilvitis” took part in the 27th Republican Children and Youth Folk Dance Festival “Šok, trypk, linksmas būk.” The festival is patronized by the Minister of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania, Raminta Popovienė. We are de...

The Capital-Shaking Festival “Linksminkimos” Brought Together Hundreds of Students

For two days, the student festival “Linksminkimos” filled the capital with music, smiles, and the vibrant whirl of folk sounds – and now it has come to an end! Bringing together as many as five hundred singing, dancing, and music-making students from Lithuanian higher education institutions, ...

VMU Academic Choir “Vivere Cantus” Returned from Prague with Three Awards

Filled with unforgettable impressions, the Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) academic choir “Vivere Cantus” has returned from Prague, where it participated in the 36th International Choir Festival and Competition “Praga Cantat 2025.” This prestigious event brought together choirs from vario...

VMU Agriculture Academy Folk Music Band “Ūkininkas” Delighted the Audience of “Grok, Jurgeli”

On Saturday, October 18, lovers of Lithuanian music gathered at Kaunas Sports Hall. The celebration “Grok, Jurgeli,” which has become a beautiful autumn tradition, once again brought together the best folk bands from all regions of Lithuania for its final concert. Over the course of several ho...

Ensemble “Šviesa” Evening Gathering – With Music, Dance, and a Spirit of Community

On the evening of October 7, the Assembly Hall of the VMU Education Academy was filled with songs, swirling dancers, and laughter – a cozy evening gathering of the ensemble “Šviesa” and the VMU community took place there. During the evening, members of the ensemble performed on stage, cele...

Creative Workshop with Dominykas Vaitiekūnas – A Celebration of Stage Confidence and Creativity

On the evening of October 8, an exceptional creative workshop with performing arts professional Dominykas Vaitiekūnas took place in the Great Hall of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU). Students who gathered for the event had the opportunity not only to become more closely acquainted with the secrets...