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Europe is discovering Lithuania through its culture. Lithuanian art is not only flourishing in Lithuania but is also gaining recognition internationally. Though not every poster tells that a nightingale soprano, a graceful ballerina, or a divine cello player comes from Lithuania, the probability that you have just enjoyed a concert of a Lithuanian artist is great, whether it be New York, London, Berlin, or Vilnius.
Vilnius, a city with a population slightly more than half a million, is packed with art galleries and is full of posters inviting you to exhibitions, concerts and plays, both in traditional galleries and concert halls, but also in less traditional venues. The old town itself is like a spacious and cozy gallery of Baroque architecture.
It is not only Vilnius that can boast of a rich cultural life, but nearly every bigger town has a professional theatre, concert hall and a tradition of regularly attending cultural events. Though the Lithuanian summer is short, the summer calendar is packed with festivals going on all around Lithuania.
