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The aim of this event is to show that the Roma community is open to all, committed to common integration, joint activities with the entire Lithuanian community, that Roma want and can participate in social life.
The theme of this year’s festival is “No Labels!” The colorful annual music event continues with the mission: break stereotypes about nationalities.
“This year, the motto of our festival is:” No labels! “What is your nationality. For stereotypes to disappear, we have to talk about it, we have to show that prejudices can often be wrong. I think not only the festival we are organizing, but also our gypsies, working well and serving to people in a restaurant, that’s what they are doing, breaking stereotypes, ”says one of the initiators of the festival, Istvan Kvik.
Moments of the event – in the gallery:
Kvik says that Gypsy Fest is an event that takes place only once a year, filled with gypsy freedom, music, passion, lots of heartfelt smiles, laughter, and exciting moments. In 2020, when COVID adjusted its plans, the celebration was postponed to fall and it was decided to celebrate in conjunction with the “Fair of Nations” on September 20.
It started at 12:30 pm, when the festive musical procession moved from the City Hall to the Cathedral, where a concert of Roma interpreters awaited the guests of the city. Starting at 4 pm In the courtyard of the A. Mickevičius Library, everyone could enjoy traditional Roma dishes or buy hand-made amulets, and starting at 19:30. a festive festival concert was played here.
Moments of the concert – in the gallery:
As always, this year’s colorful Gypsy Fest 2020 Vilnius was not only lacking in colors and rhythms, but also in famous people. Among the festival guests are artists such as Inga Valinskienė, Merūnas, Radži, Rytis Cicinas, Marius Jampolskis, Irena Starošaitė, Katažyna Zvonkuvienė, Sare Roma and Istvan Kvik, Samanta Tina, Oriental Dance Studio Sultana, Dance Theater Ukada theater, we also give the welcome sets of foreign countries. “It just came to our notice then. We look forward to seeing you. Let’s celebrate without labels!” Says I. Kvik.
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