Children's folklore festival "Smile Day"

CHILDREN'S FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
Smile Day
DEDICATED TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL SMILE DAY

Here, where people, nature, and traditions meet - let's celebrate together!

When people meet, communion is born.
When we smile, we open our hearts.
When we cherish traditions together, we nurture each other.

EVENT VENUE
Liepų St. 31, Joneliškės,
28126 Utena district municipality
Arrival from 2:00 PM.

PARTICIPATING COLLECTIVES

• Zarasai Children's Folklore Ensemble "Čiūta" (about 26 participants)
• Rokiškis Children's Folklore Ensemble "Ratatuta" (about 10 participants)
• Kupiškis Youth Peace Festival (about 14 participants)
• Jonava Children's Folklore Group "Ramtatukai" (about 10 participants)
• Vaškai (Pasvalys district) children's folklore ensemble "Bitinėlis" (up to 20 participants)

EVENT PROGRAM
October 2 (Friday)

• 14:00–14:30 – Arrival and registration
  The collectives are greeted by volunteers.
• 14:10–15:15 – Cognitive activities (rotation)
  Each team visits all the stops:
  • Horseback riding (up to 4 children at a time, ~15 min. per group)
  • Carriage ride
  • Visiting rabbits
  • Rest stop (water, light snack)
• 14:45–15:25 – Dressing up in national clothes
  There are separate rooms for this.
• 15:25–15:40 – Everyone gathers in the great hall
  Preparing for the start of the celebration.
• 15:40–15:45 – Opening of the celebration
  Greetings, commemoration of International Smile Day.
• 15:45–17:00 – Band performances
  Songs, dances, games.
• ~17:00 – Acknowledgements and group photo
  Let's immortalize our common celebration!
• 17:10–18:00 – Shared meals
  Cozy conversations, new acquaintances, smiles.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Please come in comfortable clothes and shoes (for outdoor activities).
• After the activities, change into national clothes.
• It would be a good idea to have a water bottle.
• In case of adverse weather conditions, activities may be adjusted.
• Each team will be accompanied at all times by a volunteer who will help them navigate.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
+370 690 56 492 (organizer Kotryna)