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20 years ago, eight countries from Central and Eastern Europe along with Malta and Cyprus joined the European Union (EU). Back then, it was our dream of freedom and new opportunities. Today, it is #reality. Even if we walk our unique paths, we stay united in common #values. We can choose to follow traditions or aim for new horizons. We have the #choice. We have the #freedom to be. To mark the 20^th anniversary of our EU membership, the CAMINO Project announces an international photo contest for students, Inspired by Europe.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 European Union (EU) enlargement, eight partners from seven Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries are joining forces in 2024 to implement the project “Twenty Years of Cultural Enrichment in Reunified Europe” (the CAMINO Project). Its aim is to explore the impact of the 2004 EU enlargement on various cultural aspects and values of the new member states, as well as to create stronger cultural and academic bonds within CEE. It also lays a foundation for a long-term cultural cooperation network among the partner universities.

Embark on a cultural journey this spring semester with Vilnius University (VU) Culture Centre's vibrant array of activities tailored for Erasmus students.These engaging activities promise to infuse your semester with a kaleidoscope of experiences, enriching your time abroad with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for the universal language of culture. Dive into VU Culture Centre's offerings, and let the exploration of diverse cultures be the highlight of your Erasmus adventure.

The heads of the Cultural Centers of the University of Lyon 1 and Vilnius University recently met at their respective institutions to launch a European cultural partnership in the framework of the Arqus Alliance.

Vilnius University (VU) Culture Centre presents the festive repertoire for the month of December! Open events of the university's art groups will be held in VU spaces throughout the Christmas period.

Vilnius University (VU) choirs “Gaudeamus”, “Virgo” and “Pro Musica” (Artistic Director Rasa Gelgotienė), together with the Vilnius City Ensemble NIKO, are proud to present the musical piece “Songs from Liquid Days” by the genius of minimalism, Philip Glass in his premiere Lithuanian performance. The concert will take place on Monday 23 of October at 19.30 at the Church of Sts. Johns’. 

Vilnius University Culture Centre unites 15 art groups - choirs, orchestras, theaters, dance groups and ensembles.

The main aim of the Centre is to offer services to the community of the University, i.e. to create and maintain its cultural educational spread and provide the opportunity of artistic self-expression and development of a creative personality for university students, employees and graduates.

The audience of AITA/IATA International Amateur Theater Festival in Debrecen were captivated by Vilnius University (VU) Drama Theatre's performance "Hour 00" (dir. Felicija Feiferė). One of the curators of the AITA/IATA International Amateur Theater Festival in Debrecen, president of the Hungarian Federation of Amateur Theaters & Players János Regős has shared his reflections on the performance: 

On 19-25th June Vilnius University Drama Theatre group participated in AITA International Amateur Theatre Festival held in Debrecen, Hungary. Throughout the week, the team saw performances from all over the world (Finland, Japan, France, Czech Republic, Portugal, Poland, The Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Georgia, Slovakia, and Singapore), participated in theatre workshops, and presented their play “Hour 00” (dir. Felicija Feiferė) on June 23rd and 24th at the Csokonai Forum Theatre in Debrecen.

The dance performance “Starting Point” is the culmination of the joint Lithuanian and Ukrainian theater educational project. The premiere of the performance born in the process of the creative workshop, which was conducted by Lithuanian and Ukrainian theater stage professionals, will take place on 9 May at 7:00 p.m. in the Vilnius University Theater Hall. “Starting Point” is a story about the importance of individual stories, the experiences of each person and the turning points in the face of war.

Each year "Gaudeamus" choir invites and warmly welcomes students from foreign countries who come to study to Vilnius University (VU) via exchange programs.