Lithuania Traditions

Festivals and holidays Lithuania: 31 July - 5 August will be held 5 th International Balloon Festival. At this worth a look!

Lithuanians belong to the Baltic group of Indo-European peoples. Lithuanian language - the oldest of all living Indo-evropeyskiyh language closest to the Sanskrit language. Probably, therefore in the nature of the Lithuanians have a little of the East: a very strong family ties (many firms and organizations in Lithuania, family), hospitality, hospitable (in restaurants and cafés, there are portions that have the strength to eat only two), respect for the guests. However, the Lithuanians are distinguished by their smooth and quiet character, and all of them romantic. The beauty of nature in Lithuania they are reflected in his poems, songs and dances. Spring and summer - is a continuous celebration of life. In all the sacred places of Lithuania, the resorts are festivals of Lithuanian folklore.

Religion. Most believers - Catholics, there are also Protestant, Orthodox and other denominations. Church and state are separate, the representatives of all religions are equal before the law. All the schools as "object choice" offer lessons of religion.

Festivals
Kazyukasa Day - national holiday in Lithuania, during which the crafts fair is held in Vilnius (3 to 5 March), and many events throughout the country. The most ambitious cultural event in the country - the National Festival of Songs, passing every five years in Vilnius. More than 100 thousand people and several hundred choirs from all Baltic Sea countries gather to display their skills. Celebrations Midsummer (Midsummer Day) is held on the night of June 23, when, as believed in the land prevail magical powers. Peoples of the Baltic Sea Festival is held in the capital in July.

Among other popular events of interest to horse racing in Dusetos (about Utena, first Saturday of February, the International Jazz Festival in April and the Festival of Living Theaters in Vilnius (May). Also in Vilnius is the Summer Festival of Music in Old Town (July) and the Vilnius City Days in mid-September. Velines or "All Souls Day" is held November 2 and is accompanied by the commemoration of the dead and visiting cemeteries.

Throughout the summer are fun festivals and holidays in Palanga.

As the country can move freely, but should closely monitor the rights of private possessions - the intersection of the add and more so - arrangement on private land for the night, fish or collect plants, are possible only with the permission of the owner or lessee. Otherwise, the police have the right to apply any reaction, until the detention and expulsion.

National parks are special rules for the visit and the environment. Do not visit nature reserves without permission from the Directorate, with the exception of established and specially designed routes. In the park is forbidden to establish a tent, do not burn fires in designated locations, in any way harm the plants, walk the dunes, pollute, spoil the signs and other information appliances, make noise and scare the birds, destroy nests, move down to the asphalt or concrete road cover, put the vehicles are not provided for in this field, is not licensed to engage in hunting or fishing.

Permits for camping and fishing device of parking available at the offices of the administration of most parks, as well as holiday homes and rental items. Hunting can be arranged subject to design a special request to the administration of the park and only a specially fenced off areas of parks and hunting grounds. In addition to the license fee (tour), for each trophy must pay from 25 to 6000 dollars depending on the type (a wounded animal - $ 125). Fishing is permitted only in designated smoking areas. Any organization of tourist trips, events, research and other work should be coordinated with local authorities or the Directorate of the park. Persons who violate the established order, punishable by a fine of up to 300 lit, officials and other officials - up to 500 lit.

The country has relatively low crime rate, but the number of crimes involving theft of personal property increases. Thefts from hotel rooms are quite common. In public transport and at stations should beware of pickpockets and robbers. Avoid walking at night on poorly lit streets and parks. Valuables, documents and large sums of money should be kept in a safe hotel and be certified with a photocopy of your passport. Hijacking and theft from vehicles are common. Very often the target of criminals are new and expensive cars. You should always keep the doors closed cars, and valuables, including car radios, to take with you. Use a guarded parking lot. Penalties for possession, use and trafficking of drugs are very strict. Violator risked imprisonment or heavy fine. Do not carry anything through customs at the request of strangers.