Lithuanian artists affirm identity, Western links with major cultural festival in France

15/09/2024 16:11 France 24

With the shadow of the war in Ukraine to its east, the Baltic nation is seeking to reaffirm its ties with the West. The Season of Lithuania in France, running from September to December, will be an opportunity for Lithuania to anchor itself in the West with over 200 events programmed across France highlighting a vibrant culture based on liberal values that emerged after decades of Soviet domination.

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