A discussion on Lithuanian-Polish relations, accompanying the exhibition "In Shadow and Light. A View of Kaunas"

What does our shared Lithuanian-Polish heritage tell us today? The "View of Kaunas," painted by the 19th-century Polish artist Marcin Zaleski, offers more than just a glimpse into the city as it once was. It serves as a starting point for a conversation about the long shared history of Lithuania and Poland – what we preserve from it, how we interpret it, and where our perspectives diverge. On September 26, the "Be ryšio" (Disconnected) History Festival will feature a discussion on Lithuanian-Polish relations to accompany the exhibition "In Shadow and Light. A View of Kaunas." Historians will discuss the historical, cultural, and political ties between the two countries, their shared heritage and cultural memory, the tensions arising from shared experiences, and the search for compromises. The conversation will not be limited to the past – it will explore contemporary examples of cooperation, discuss the expectations of both countries, and address topics that still require attention. The discussion will be moderated by the exhibition curator and historian Domas Boguševičius (VMU). Participants will include historians Andžej Pukšto (VMU) and Remigijus Civinskas (VMU). September 26 | Saturday | 4:00 PM Kaunas Town Hall, White Hall Event is free The event is part of the European Heritage Days. This year's European Heritage Days theme, "Cultural Heritage: Protect, Nurture, Revitalize," invites us to perceive heritage not only as a testimony to the past but also as an experience to be rethought and given meaning today. You can find the full program of the "Be ryšio" History Festival at istorijufestivalis.eu

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: Kaunas City Museum 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: Kaunas City Municipality