{"id":232172,"date":"2026-05-27T22:05:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/?post_type=event&#038;p=232172"},"modified":"2026-05-27T22:05:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:05:45","slug":"lt-seno-kiemo-reikalai-en-old-yard-matters-ru-seno-kiemo-reikalai","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/en\/event\/old-yard-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Yard Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>On CULTURE NIGHT, we invite you to a vibrant gathering place\u2014the courtyard on Stikli\u0173 Street\u2014where traditional crafts meet contemporary culture, and history blends with music and unexpected discoveries.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>6:00 PM \u2013 11:00 p.m.<\/strong> Portrait photography using an old-fashioned instant camera.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The subject is photographed with an antique camera, directly onto photographic paper, which is developed immediately, resulting in a one-of-a-kind photograph; it is impossible to make copies\u2014the principle is similar to that of the well-known \u201cPolaroid.\u201d This is a positive-process photography method. Early photographers in Vilnius operated as city artisans\u2014their studios served as both workshops and creative laboratories, where technical skill and manual labor merged with a sense of aesthetics. This time, photography expert and practitioner Gintas Kavoli\u016bnas will demonstrate in the courtyard at 4 Stikli\u0173 St. how to take photos with vintage bell-shaped cameras\u2014you\u2019ll just need to sit still for 2 to 30 seconds. This method of photography brings us even closer to the world of old photography and the recreation of the old way of taking pictures. Will you be able to sit still for the required amount of time?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>6:00\u20136:40 p.m.<\/strong> Performance by the community of sutartin\u0117s lovers \u201cPo\u017eemin\u0117s up\u0117s.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sutartin\u0117s are among the oldest recorded Lithuanian folk songs, preserved by UNESCO as part of Lithuania\u2019s intangible cultural heritage. These polyphonic, ritual songs were sung centuries ago by people who worked the land, lived in harmony with the rhythm of the Sun, celebrated the equinoxes, and sustained themselves from nature while performing hard labor. \u201cSutartin\u0117s are the foundation of our community, a sacred practice of our ancestors. Through them, we share both joy and sorrow,\u201d says community leader Laurita Peleni\u016bt\u0117. This is a wonderful introduction to one of the genres of Lithuanian folklore. Come and listen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>6:40\u20137:30 p.m.<\/strong> Guided tour: \u201c4 Stikli\u0173 Street: The Story of a Single Building.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Join us for a tour of one of the oldest buildings in Vilnius. The most curious visitors will discover a courtyard that has long been closed off, the story of a chronicler\u2019s sculpture that mysteriously appeared there, a room with impressive arches, and the building\u2019s dark basements, which are being opened to the public for the first time. Discover the building of the Vilnius Old Town Renewal Agency (guided by Dr. Juozapas Bla\u017ei\u016bnas). <strong>Registration<\/strong> required: <a href=\"mailto:vsaagentura@gmail.com\">vsaagentura@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>7:30\u20139:00 p.m.<\/strong> An Introduction to Historical Trades \u2013 \u201cWho Is a Barber?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In 18th-century Vilnius, barbers held an important place in the city\u2019s trade structure. They combined the roles of hairdresser, barber, and provider of minor medical procedures. The barber\u2019s craft in Vilnius was more than just a hygiene service, but what do we know about it today? We invite you to the courtyard at 4 Stikli\u0173 St. to experience the mastery of barbers firsthand. Renowned barbers from across the country will be waiting to trim your beard for free, and certified instructor and barber Paulius Sokolovas will share stories about the history of the craft, the master\u2019s tools, trends, and styling techniques.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>9:00\u20139:30 p.m.<\/strong> Performance by the \u201cPo\u017eemin\u0117s up\u0117s\u201d community of sutartin\u0117s enthusiasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sutartin\u0117s are among the oldest recorded Lithuanian folk songs and are recognized by UNESCO as part of Lithuania\u2019s intangible cultural heritage. These polyphonic, ritual songs were sung centuries ago by people who worked the land, lived in harmony with the sun\u2019s rhythm, celebrated the equinoxes, and sustained themselves from nature while performing hard labor. \u201cSutartin\u0117s are the foundation of our community, a sacred practice of our ancestors. Through them, we share in joy and hardship,\u201d says community leader Laurita Peleni\u016bt\u0117. This is a wonderful introduction to one of the genres of Lithuanian folklore. Come and listen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>9:00 PM \u2013 11:00 PM<\/strong> Jurga Jackevi\u010di\u016bt\u0117-Me\u0161kien\u0117\u2019s assemblage exhibition \u201cConstructions of Time.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Different generations of society continually re-evaluate their relationship with the past. Outdated details of everyday life, which have become unrepresentative at a certain point in time, evoke both memory and emotion. The exhibition brings together different layers of time into a single visual structure, where the fragile traces of everyday life take on new value. The assemblages aim to create a dialogue between what has been forgotten and what can still be recognized today. The artist\u2019s work, inspired by an interest in the history and heritage of Lithuania\u2019s national minorities, combines personal experience with broader cultural memory.<\/p>\n<p>Come, even if you don\u2019t know what to expect.<\/p>\n<p>More information:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:vsaagentura@gmail.com\">vsaagentura@gmail.com<\/a> or +370 663 53322<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":232242,"template":"","categories":[12,7,14,17],"tags":[],"ticket-vendor":[],"class_list":["post-232172","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nemokami-renginiai","category-spektakliai","category-po-atviru-dangumi","category-ekskursijos"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/232172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/232242"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=232172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=232172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=232172"},{"taxonomy":"ticket-vendor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ticket-vendor?post=232172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}