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7 marked the opening of the eighth beer festival, 'Three Days and Three Nights,' arranged in Vingis Park. Some military men helped to hang it around the top of the Gediminas castle tower.Įven beer drinkers had a chance to show their skills. Lithuanian florists wove a record-long garland of flowers that were made part of the official opening ceremony. This time, 13 cities from around the world that are 'twined' with Vilnius are taking part in the festivities including cities like Chicago, Madison, Duisbourg, Prague and Kiev. The Vilnius festival as it is today was begun four years ago. The first Capital Days celebration was held in the fall of 1991 under the guise of Gediminas Day, a time to honor the grand duke, Vilnius's founding father, who established the town in 1323. Twenty-five cultural events, 13 exhibitions and 10 sporting competitions have been scheduled. The total amount that fair goers are expected to shell out on snacks and games offered may run up to 1.5 million litas. The Vilnius city municipality can enjoy a marathon of festivities that includes art exhibitions, concerts, sporting events and fairs, and all of which cost the organizers a total of 350,000 litas ($87,500). 4 and will continue through to the autumnal equinox on Sept. The international event 'Capital Days: Vilnius 2001' started on Sept.

True, 'Riga 800' was one of the biggest Baltic parties to hit the scene for some time, but Lithuania won't be left in the dust.

#Autumn equinox chicago festival how to#

VILNIUS - Riga is not the only city in the Baltics that knows how to have a good time.