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The ArtTech Generational Creative Fusion workshop in Lithuania explored digital storytelling and intergenerational collaboration. It took place on January 14, 2025, at Hotel Panorama in Vilnius, with 29 participants and three educators creating digital art that reflected their personal and cultural narratives.  The Lithuanian workshop has produced powerful digital stories, connecting and creating across generati

The ArtTech Cross-Cultural Creative Workshop in Lithuania was a groundbreaking event that combined digital art and cultural identity. Held in Vilnius from July 17 to 19, 2024, it provided young women with the opportunity to explore new artistic techniques while reflecting on their personal and cultural backgrounds. Led by local artists from “Laimés Kamertonas” and “Globalūs Projektai”, the sessions encouraged hands-o

Volunteering for a year in A Coruña, Spain, was an experience that reshaped my perspective on life, teamwork, and personal growth. I had the privilege of working in operations with Fundación Condado de Taboada, where I played a vital role in supporting volunteer teams, guiding them through their tasks, and teaching them valuable skills. From the very first day, the organization welcomed me with open arms, providing u

In Vilnius, Lithuania, the equinoxes (Lygiadienis in Lithuanian) – both spring and autumn – are celebrated with vibrant cultural events that blend traditional Baltic customs with contemporary artistic expressions. Spring Equinox: The Spring Equinox, celebrated around March 20th, symbolizes the victory of the Sun over winter’s darkness, marking a time of renewal and balance because the day and the ni

On March 11, 2025, was the celebration of Independence Day in Lithuania. At 12 pm the celebration began in the city center of Vilnius. There were many people standing on both sides of Gedimino Street, waiting for the military, the music and the flag to pass by. After the first part had passed, some people started to follow the military, so when we were walking, we saw different groups standing on the street dressed a

On the days 7, 8 and 9, in Vilnius, they were celebrating Kaziukas fair ,also known as Saint Casimir’s Fair, is a large annual fair of folk arts and crafts in Lithuania. The fair is traditionally held in the city’s markets and streets on the Sunday nearest to 4 March, the anniversary of Saint Casimir’s death. The Kaziukas fair also features music, dance, and theater performances… It attracts tens of

For six months, I spent time in Italy not just as a tourist, but as a volunteer in the European Solidarity Corps program. It was a journey where I discovered invaluable experiences, inspiring creativity, and new ideas. The goal of my volunteer work was not only to experience the local culture but also to participate in projects that contribute to making the world a better place. Volunteering had no room for routine –

On 13-21 November 2023, Kristina Greičienė (English language teacher at Vilnius Taikos pro-gymnasium), Loreta Jusienė (methodologist-teacher at Panevėžys J. Balčikonis Gymnasium), Greta Vykertaitė (recruitment specialist at Employment Service), and Nadežda Petrauskienė (head of the Markučiai Manor Museum) participated in the Erasmus+ project “Include Me!”, which took place in Berlin, the capital of German

The team from Lithuania participated in the Erasmus + project “Different world”, which took place on May 3-11 in the town of Poronin, Poland. Project participants immersed themselves in various activities and classes together with blind participants. We drew, sculpted, ate blindfolded to feel what a blind person feels. Italy, Latvia, Poland and Lithuania organised national cultural evenings. We created an

Last Friday we went to a forest/park/beach, that’s what I call it, to clean it the best we could. It was a nice day because it was sunny but the wind ruined it a little bit. We walked there for only like half an hour. Once we got there, we got prepared for our work by putting on gloves so we didn’t get dirty. When we started to look around, my eyes couldn’t believe how dirty it was there mostly on the water. Po