{"id":46658,"date":"2026-02-12T11:12:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siluteinfo.lt\/shrovetide-events-silute-district-february-14-17-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T17:28:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T14:28:40","slug":"shrovetide-events-silute-district-february-14-17-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siluteinfo.lt\/en\/shrovetide-events-silute-district-february-14-17-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Shrovetide Events in the \u0160ilut\u0117 District, February 14\u201317"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We invite you to loud and cheerful Shrovetide (U\u017egav\u0117n\u0117s) celebrations in the \u0160ilut\u0117 district! In February, festivities filled with traditions, music, pancakes, and the symbolic driving away of winter will take place across various elderships. <\/p>\n\n

February 14 \u2013 Juknai\u010diai <\/strong>Shrovetide and the Day of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania (Lietuvos valstyb\u0117s atk\u016brimo diena) commemoration.<\/p>\n\n

11:00 AM\u201312:00 PM \u2013 masqueraders\u2019 parade in the town. <\/p>\n\n

1:00 PM \u2013 commemoration near the Juknai\u010diai Cultural Center (Juknai\u010di\u0173 kult\u016bros centras). Participants: dance group \u201cJuknai\u010diai\u201d, Juknai\u010diai band \u201cAlka.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

1:30 PM \u2013 games and traditional dances with Rasa Gailiuvien\u0117, the group \u201cJuknai\u010diai\u201d, and the bands \u201cAlka\u201d and \u201cKar\u010dema.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

Expect costumed characters, traditional dishes, the duel of Kanapinis and La\u0161ininis, and a festive fair.<\/p>\n\n

In case of bad weather, events will take place in the stained-glass hall of the Juknai\u010diai Cultural Center (Juknai\u010di\u0173 kult\u016bros centras).<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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February 17 \u2013 \u017demai\u010di\u0173 Naumiestis <\/strong>\u201cCelebrate Shrovetide and Don\u2019t Be Lazy!\u201d (U\u017egav\u0117n\u0117k ir neting\u0117k!)<\/p>\n\n

5:00 PM \u2013 Shrovetide celebration at Market Square (Turgaus aik\u0161t\u0117). <\/p>\n\n

Featuring the Degu\u010diai village folklore group \u201cPilut\u0117\u201d, led by Adma Baltutien\u0117.<\/p>\n\n

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February 17 \u2013 Rusn\u0117 <\/strong>\u201cPancake Hour\u201d (Blyn\u0173 valanda)<\/p>\n\n

12:00\u20131:00 PM \u2013 pancakes, games, and circle dances near the Rusn\u0117 Cultural Center (Rusn\u0117s kult\u016bros centras). <\/p>\n\n

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February 17 \u2013 Vainutas <\/strong>Shrovetide Pancake Evening<\/p>\n\n

From 4:00 PM, witches, devils, fortune tellers, and other mystical creatures will visit institutions, workplaces, and town residents. Those wishing to dress up are invited to gather near the Vainutas Cultural Center (Vainuto kult\u016bros centras). <\/p>\n\n

5:00 PM \u2013 celebration near the cultural center: <\/p>\n\n

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  • Shrovetide pranks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pancake \u201cpiercing\u201d with hoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Kanapinis and La\u0161ininis podium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u201cMor\u0117\u2019s Last Tango\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u201cWitches\u2019 vaccinations\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A pot of \u0161iupinys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    The funniest mask will be selected and awarded.<\/p>\n\n

    Music by the Juknai\u010diai band \u201cAlka\u201d, leader Vygantas Sto\u0161kus.<\/p>\n\n

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    February 17 \u2013 Us\u0117nai <\/strong>\u201cShrovetide \u2013 Herald of Spring\u201d (U\u017egav\u0117n\u0117s \u2013 pavasario prana\u0161as). \u0160iupinys Day at the square of the Us\u0117nai Eldership Community House (Us\u0117n\u0173 seni\u016bnijos bendruomen\u0117s namai). <\/p>\n\n

    10:00 AM\u20132:00 PM \u2013 invitation tour visiting homesteads and institutions of the eldership. <\/p>\n\n

    3:00 PM \u2013 Shrovetide festivities with pancake and \u0161iupinys tasting. <\/p>\n\n

    Musical program by the Us\u0117nai vocal-instrumental group \u201cGeg\u0117\u201d, led by Rolandas Bartkus.<\/p>\n\n

    Organizers: Us\u0117nai branch of the \u0160ilut\u0117 Cultural Center (\u0160ilut\u0117s kult\u016bros centras), Us\u0117nai eldership, Us\u0117nai community.Partner: Youth center \u201cNemunas.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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    February 17 \u2013 Gardamas <\/strong>Joyful Shrovetide<\/p>\n\n

    12:00 PM \u2013 celebration near the Gardamas Eldership (Gardamo seni\u016bnija). <\/p>\n\n

    Featuring the Degu\u010diai village folklore ensemble \u201cPilut\u0117.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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    February 17 \u2013 Katy\u010diai <\/strong>\u201cThe Noise of Winter\u2019s End\u201d (\u017diemos pabaigos triuk\u0161mas)<\/p>\n\n

    1:30 PM \u2013 Shrovetide celebration in Katy\u010diai. <\/p>\n\n

    You can expect:<\/p>\n\n

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    • hearty Shrovetide porridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • tug of war<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • sack races<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • the eternal battle between La\u0161ininis and Kanapinis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • scariest mask contest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • lively festivities and dancing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Organizers invite you to bring anything that rattles, clangs, or bangs \u2014 together we will drive winter out of the yard!<\/p>\n\n

      All events are free of charge.<\/p>\n\n

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