This year, Lithuania celebrates a special anniversary, recognized by UNESCO – the 150th anniversary of the birth of the renowned painter and composer M. K. Čiurlionis. Čiurlionis left an indelible mark on Lithuanian art, culture, creativity, photography, and many other fields – it is no surprise that he is often regarded as the most important artist in the country’s history.

On this special occasion, Lithuania has prepared an official festive program, bringing together various events and initiatives inspired by Čiurlionis’ works. Among them is the “Čiurlionis Route”, which we present in more detail in this blog post.

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Travel Around Lithuania on the “Čiurlionis Route”

The organizers of the “Čiurlionis 150” program present five unique routes inviting you to discover the most important places of Čiurlionis’ life and the origins of his art – Dzūkija, Palanga, Plungė, Kaunas, and Vilnius. Together with detailed descriptions of the sites and maps, travelers are encouraged to learn more about booking a local guide, enriching their journey with tours and educational activities, and finding other practical information. The full “Čiurlionis Route” and details can be found here.

M. K. Čiurlionis’ Art at Vilnius Airport

Vilnius Airport welcomes and bids farewell to travelers with the creative spirit of Čiurlionis. Various spaces in the airport feature not only visual reproductions of his works but also musical accents. Passengers encounter imagery of the sky, clouds, and dreams – displayed on the main arrivals doors of the central terminal, the departures hall entrance, the library lounge area, boarding gate corridors, and more.

On the large screens of the airport’s digital gallery, iconic paintings such as “The Creation of the World”, “Thoughts”, and “The Message” remind us of the freedom to dream and the power of creative inspiration.

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Join the Celebrations – Anniversary Events Across Lithuania

The official “Čiurlionis 150” program includes nearly 150 events and initiatives, carried out by more than 70 partners. You are invited to get to know Čiurlionis, explore his works, and discover their relevance today – through exhibitions, concerts, artistic interpretations, and even virtual reality experiences – all this and more in unique venues across Lithuania and abroad.

• Virtual reality experience “The Creation of the Worlds” – a VR journey into Čiurlionis’ visions in Prienai.

• Dance performance “The Sea” – expressing the fragile relationship between humans and nature through Čiurlionis’ music in a contemporary context.

• Folk art exhibition “Touched by M. K. Čiurlionis” – authentic artifacts and family stories on display in Druskininkai.

• And much more – the full program can be found here.

The fact that the whole of Lithuania is celebrating the artist’s anniversary proves that the promise has been fulfilled not only in his homeland but also beyond its borders. If you would like to book a trip that includes these festive events, send us an inquiry at incoming[@]estravel.lt or call us at +370 5 212 5803.