Christmas in St. Nicholas' City
About this event
Did you know that Christmas sounds different in every country in the world?
In some places, it rustles quietly on a winter evening, in others, it rings out with majestic hymns, and in others still, the whole family gathers for the celebration.
However, everywhere Christmas speaks of the same thing – kindness, friendship, sharing, and being together.
This December, we invite children, their teachers, and educators to a special musical journey, "Christmas in the City of St. Nicholas." Together with the Kaunas music ensemble "Ainiai," soloists Vygantas Bemovas and Justina Tomkutė-Petraitienė, and accompanied by actor Vytautas Gasiliūnas, we will set off to search for the sound of Christmas all over the world.
The tour guide is St. Nicholas, a symbol of generosity, kindness, and care for others, and the prototype of Santa Claus. He will help children discover not only the Christmas traditions of different countries but also what connects all people. The most beautiful and well-known Christmas carols will be performed – "Silent Night," "The First Noel," "Joy to the World," "Angels We Have Heard on High," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "O Christmas Tree," and other festive melodies. And most importantly, children will not only listen but also discover, ask, observe, recognize, and experience Christmas music together.
All carols are performed in Lithuanian, so their stories and meaning will be easily understood by young listeners. This is not just a concert and not just an educational event. It is a live musical journey where world Christmas traditions, the most beautiful music, curiosity, and a festive miracle meet.
Perhaps after this journey, you will hear Christmas differently. Or perhaps – you will feel it even more strongly.
We invite school and kindergarten groups to embark on this sounding Christmas journey!
DECEMBER 10 | 10:00 AM Panevėžys Musical Theatre
DECEMBER 15 | 10:00 AM Kaunas Cultural Centre
Preschoolers and primary school students can participate using the Culture Passport https://www.kulturospasas.lt/kulturines-edukacijos/10655
All other listeners are invited to purchase tickets.
Let this Christmas begin with music. Feel Christmas!