{"id":5019,"date":"2026-07-03T15:58:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pankultura.lt\/news\/an-intensive-start-to-july-for-the-dancers-of-the-panevezys-cultural-center\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T15:58:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:58:28","slug":"an-intensive-start-to-july-for-the-dancers-of-the-panevezys-cultural-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pankultura.lt\/en\/news\/an-intensive-start-to-july-for-the-dancers-of-the-panevezys-cultural-center\/","title":{"rendered":"An Intensive Start to July for the Dancers of the Panev\u0117\u017eys Cultural Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The beginning of July marks a busy period for the dance groups at the Panev\u0117\u017eys Cultural Center. In the course of a single week, they will participate in two major Lithuanian cultural events\u2014the Lithuanian Schoolchildren\u2019s Song Festival and the 17th North American Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival. <\/p>\n<p>From July 3\u20136, Vilnius is hosting the Lithuanian Schoolchildren\u2019s Song Festival \u201cLaiku. Ratu. Kartu,\u201d which brings together thousands of children and young people from all over Lithuania. The Panev\u0117\u017eys Cultural Center\u2019s children\u2019s and youth folk dance ensemble \u201cGrandin\u0117l\u0117,\u201d which, together with other groups from across the country, fosters the traditions of Lithuanian folk dance and carries on the long-standing tradition of the Song Festivals.   <\/p>\n<p>Following the conclusion of the Lithuanian Schoolchildren\u2019s Song Festival, on July 7, the junior group of the \u201cGrandin\u0117l\u0117\u201d children\u2019s and youth folk dance ensemble and the \u201cMiestel\u0117nai\u201d senior folk dance group from the Panev\u0117\u017eys Cultural Center will depart for the United States. From July 10\u201312, they will participate in the 17th North American Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival \u2014one of the most important cultural events for Lithuanians abroad, bringing together folk dance groups from various countries around the world. <\/p>\n<p>Participation in these events is a significant recognition for the groups and their leaders, the result of many years of work, and an opportunity to showcase Panev\u0117\u017eys, preserve the traditions of Lithuanian folk dance, and strengthen ties with the global Lithuanian community.<\/p>\n<p>The Panev\u0117\u017eys Cultural Center wishes the groups successful performances, meaningful encounters, new experiences, and a safe journey.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to express our sincere thanks to UAB \u201cHollister SSC Lithuania,\u201d UAB \u201cStigma,\u201d UAB \u201cKaupt\u0117,\u201d UAB \u201cVilskanda,\u201d UAB \u201cPetro m\u0117sin\u0117,\u201d MB \u201cKlijuojam,\u201d and the dancers\u2019 parents who contributed to the trip with their support. Your support and trust made it possible for these young dancers to represent Panev\u0117\u017eys and Lithuania at the 17th North American Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The beginning of July marks a busy period for the dance groups at the Panev\u0117\u017eys Cultural Center. 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