Vilnius Kaziukas fair will be held online this year



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Non-food artisans and developers who want to open their electronic store at the virtual fair are invited to register by email. email [email protected]. Virtual fair for Lithuanian craftsmen and creators at www.craftson.lt. will begin on March 4 and will run continuously.

“It is obvious that the Kaziukas fair planned for March in Vilnius will definitely not take place. In January, we considered the possibility of postponing the event to April, but seeing the situation and, first of all, thinking about the safety of the people, We decided not to organize a fair in Vilnius Old Town this year, ”says Vilnius Deputy Mayor Edita Tamošiūnaitė.

According to the deputy mayor, whatever the relaxation of quarantine restrictions in April-May, the possibility of safely organizing a celebration that attracts hundreds of thousands of people is practically impossible.

The origins of the Kaziukas Fair date back to the 17th century and it is believed that the centennial annual event did not take place only during World War II. The event will not take place this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

According to Renaldas Gražys, one of the promoters of this project, Craftson.lt will be a place where creators of works of authorship will be able to present their works throughout the year.

“Probably, for many participants of the traditional Kaziukas fair, who create traditional artisan products, it is a great challenge to create and manage their electronic store, and for the visitor, to discover these talents. I believe that this platform will help to combine creativity and mastery. , the tradition and the opportunities of today to easily acquire and, more importantly, safely, something original, beautiful and special ”, said R. Gražys.

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