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The authentic Kaziuko mugė (Kaziukas Fair) is coming to Dublin and bringing everything best what Lithuania has to offer, from folk arts and crafts to traditional food, songs and dances, to workshops and activities for both children and adults. Happening on the weekend of March 11th – 13th in Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, the fair promises to be the biggest and greatest than ever. The launch of Kaziuko mugė on Friday, March 11th will also mark a special celebration in Lithuanian history – the 21st anniversary of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania. To mark the two great occasions for Lithuania and Lithuanians, the Minister for Agriculture of Lithuania Mr. Kazimieras Starkevičius is coming to Ireland and together with the Ambassador of Lithuania to Ireland Mr. Vidmantas Purlys will attend the remarkable classical music concert and the official ceremony for the Re-Establishment of the Independence of Lithuania on Friday as well as the festivities of Kaziuko mugė on the weekend. To showcase and sell their work in the national spring fair, many craftsmen and artists are coming from Lithuania. They will present a rich diversity of woodwork, paintings, jewellery, pottery, souvenirs and other traditional craftworks, made by ancient techniques that are still alive today and even more so – are widely used by a lot of artists throughout the country. The visitors of the fair will not only be able to buy works that can bring an authentic feel to any home, but will also be able to learn the authentic Lithuanian crafts in various workshops. Kaziuko mugė would not be authentic without the main symbol of the festivities – Palms (verbos) – special bouquets of dried flowers, tied together in a traditional way. Verbos are bought during the fair and brought to the church on Palm Sunday, according to the customs of Lithuania. And of course who could imagine a folk arts and crafts festival with no traditional food to try. Here you will find the authentic Lithuanian bread and cheese, National Heritage meat products, tree cakes and even the national hot meal, called cepelinai – distinctive grated potato & meat dumplings served with fried bacon and sour cream sauce and topped with a sprinkle of fresh dill. A definite must try. To celebrate the beginning of spring in a Lithuanian way, there will be a lot of traditional entertainment, from theatre to folk songs and dances, from a concert of Lithuania’s most celebrated and accomplished singers to a full day dedicated for families and children. Whatever the age group or nationality, Kaziuko mugė will hold something special for everyone.

The authentic Kaziuko mugė (Kaziukas Fair) is coming to Dublin and bringing everything best what Lithuania has to offer, from folk arts and crafts to traditional food, songs and dances, to workshops and activities for both children and adults.

Happening on the weekend of March 11th – 13th in Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, the fair promises to be the biggest and greatest than ever. The launch of Kaziuko mugė on Friday, March 11th will also mark a special celebration in Lithuanian history – the 21st anniversary of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania.

To mark the two great occasions for Lithuania and Lithuanians, the Minister for Agriculture of Lithuania Mr. Kazimieras Starkevičius is coming to Ireland and together with the Ambassador of Lithuania to Ireland Mr. Vidmantas Purlys will attend the remarkable classical music concert and the official ceremony for the Re-Establishment of the Independence of Lithuania on Friday as well as the festivities of Kaziuko mugė on the weekend.

To showcase and sell their work in the national spring fair, many craftsmen and artists are coming from Lithuania. They will present a rich diversity of woodwork, paintings, jewellery, pottery, souvenirs and other traditional craftworks, made by ancient techniques that are still alive today and even more so – are widely used by a lot of artists throughout the country. The visitors of the fair will not only be able to buy works that can bring an authentic feel to any home, but will also be able to learn the authentic Lithuanian crafts in various workshops.

Kaziuko mugė would not be authentic without the main symbol of the festivities – Palms (verbos) – special bouquets of dried flowers, tied together in a traditional way. Verbos are bought during the fair and brought to the church on Palm Sunday, according to the customs of Lithuania.

And of course who could imagine a folk arts and crafts festival with no traditional food to try. Here you will find the authentic Lithuanian bread and cheese, National Heritage meat products, tree cakes and even the national hot meal, called cepelinai – distinctive grated potato & meat dumplings served with fried bacon and sour cream sauce and topped with a sprinkle of fresh dill. A definite must try.

To celebrate the beginning of spring in a Lithuanian way, there will be a lot of traditional entertainment, from theatre to folk songs and dances, from a concert of Lithuania’s most celebrated and accomplished singers to a full day dedicated for families and children. Whatever the age group or nationality, Kaziuko mugė will hold something special for everyone.