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St. Casimir’s fair weekend

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kaziukas

05- 07 March, 2010
Kaziuko mugė (English: Kaziukas Fair) is a large annual Lithuanian folk arts and crafts fair dating to the beginning of the 17th century. It was originally held at the two main markets in Vilnius, Lithuania, as well as in the city streets. The fair is traditionally held on the Sunday nearest to St. Casimir’s Day, March 4, ( this year Kaziuko fair will be held 5 - 7 March) the day Saint Casimir Jagiellon died. In Lithuanian, Kaziuko mugė means “Little Casimir’s” Fair (Kaziukas is a diminutive of Casimir).
Today, Kaziukas fair also features music and dance; it attracts tens of thousands of visitors and many craftsmen from all over the country as well as from neighboring states such as Latvia, Russia, and Poland. The pavilions of the fair occupy streets and squares in the Old Town of Vilnius.
The arts and crafts at the fair include hand-made goods from local craftsmen, such as apparel, knitted clothes, footwear, toys, utensils, metal crafting, souvenirs, and paintings. Foodstuffs such as rye bread, bagels, honey cookies, meat and diary products, natural honey, beer, and kvass are sold as well. Traditional “palm” bouquets (called “verbos”, hence Verbų sekmadienis) are one of the fair’s specialties. Made of colorful dried flowers and herbs, they are taken to churches on Palm Sunday. The shape of the “palms” resembles a lily, a flower with which St. Casimir is traditionally portrayed. Another popular product at the fair is the “muginukas”, an often heart-shaped honey cookie, decorated with colored sugar flowers, zigzags, dots, and birds. Popular men’s and women’s names are written on the cookies. People buy them to give to their loved ones. It is a custom to bring some back for anyone who had to remain at home.

Folklore dances and songs, all weekend of joy and merriment. From knick knacks to a real value bargains… come and check it out by yourself !

The cultural programme:
March 5 (Friday)
11.00. Casimir’s Fair opening ceremonial
Near the National Drama Theater
12.00-18.00 Magician’s  J. Ziemelis performances (“Ancient warrior” club)
Near the National Drama Theater
13.00-17.00 “Alternative Casimir’s Fair” - youth project
Lukiskiu Square
March 6 (SATURDAY)
11.00. St. Mass for the people from Dzukija region
St. Casimir’s Church (Didzioji St 34)
12.00-13.30 Casimir’s Fair Carnival procession
from Independence Square to the Town Hall Square
12.00-18.00 Vilnius region Puppet Theater “Bear arrives”,  folklore group “Laukis “, club “ancient warrior” -  magician J. Ziemelis
Near the National Drama Theater
13.00-17.00 “Alternative Casimir’s Fair” - youth project
Lukiskiu Square
11.00-13.30 Premiere of the animated documentary film “Vilnius Palm Dance”
Town Hall Square
13.30-17.00 “Dzukija region days”
Town Hall Square
Participants: folklore groups from Alytus, Varena, Lazdijai
17.00. Premiere of the film “Casimir’s Fair 2009″
Town Hall Square
19.00. Club ‘s “Ancient Warrior” fire show
Town Hall Square
March 7 (Sunday)
11.00-16.00. Vilnius region Puppet Theater “Bear arrives”, Vilnius youth folk ensemble” Mindre”, magician J. Ziemelis
Near the National Drama Theater
12.00-16.00 “Alternative Casimir’s Fair” - the youth project not only for young people
Lukiskiu Square
11.00-14.30 hrs. ” Dzukija region days”
Town Hall Square
Participants: folklore groups from Druskininkai, Birstonas, Elektrenai
14.30-15.00 Masters’ awards, Casimir’s Fair and “Dzukija region days” closure.
Town Hall Square

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