The Dew Holiday (Rasos) or Midsummer Festival in Kalnai...

Would you like to celebrate Rasos (Joninės) like a local with a like-minded group? Want to immerse yourself in Midsummer rituals but only have a few spare hours?

Join us just a 10-minute walk from Vilnius Old Town, in the wild sanctuary of Kalnai Park, for a truly authentic Midsummer experience.

ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE

The Dew Holiday (Rasos) or Midsummer Festival in Kalnai Park marks the beginning of the festive weekend. One of its most enchanting traditions is the Singing the Sun to Rest (Saulės palydėjimas) ceremony—an ancient polyphonic song circle that brings together both locals and travelers in a magical ritual. Held in a sacred Baltic site, this experience offers a rare opportunity to take part in a centuries-old tradition.

This experience is ideal for travelers who may not have much time but still want to immerse themselves in one of the most authentic Baltic traditions.

The group meets a Baltic Gently guide in Vilnius’ Old Town before heading together to Kalnai Park. Before the main Rasos singing ceremony, we will:

• Craft traditional flower wreaths

• Explore the deeper meanings of Baltic Midsummer traditions

• Share traditional food and drinks

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Dew Holiday (Rasos) in Kalnai Park consists of three main parts:

1. Discovering the tradition – learning about the customs and symbols of Midsummer

2. Enjoying a traditional picnic – tasting seasonal treats and festive drinks

3. Joining the sacred singing circle – experiencing the magic of ancient Baltic songs with local Lithuanians

The third part of the experience, the Singing the Sun to Rest ceremony, begins at 7:00 PM and lasts until 10:00 PM. Participants are free to stay for the entire event or leave earlier if needed.

EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: Local guide, introductory tour, traditional picnic and traditional activities (songs, dances, rites and flower wreath workshop)

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST: private transportation, accommodation, private tours and various extra services

➡️ DATE: 20st June 2025

➡️ TIME: 5PM to 10PM

➡️ DURATION: 3-5h

(including round-trip transportation from Vilnius or Kaunas)

➡️ LOCATION: Kalnai Park, Vilnius

👛 PRICE: €75 per person

DISCOUNTS:

Early John Offer: —15% (till May 1st of 2025) (code: EarlyJohn25). —15% for groups of 4 people and bigger.

➡️ Expert local guide

➡️ Guided tour in Kalnai Park

➡️ Flower or oak wreath workshop in the meadow

➡️ Traditional picnic with home made treats

➡️ Welcome drink

➡️ Participation in traditional activities, including songs, dances, and ritual fire ceremony

➡️ Instagram-worthy photoshoots with traditional masks

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST:

➡️ Individual transport available with a private chauffeur upon request (2 to 49 persons)

➡️ Private wreath workshop with songs €26 (–23 % discount)

➡️ Professional photoshoot

➡️ Private traditional songs workshop

➡️ Traditional costume rentals (from €50)

➡️ Personalized private tours

📣 All Baltic Gently midsummer events:

➡️ Kernavė: https://tickets.paysera.com/lt/event/midsummer-day-jonines-in-kernave

➡️ Vilnius (Verkiai): https://tickets.paysera.com/lt/event/dew-holiday-rasos-in-verkiai-vilnius

➡️ Vilnius (Kalnai Park): https://tickets.paysera.com/lt/event/the-dew-holiday-rasos-or-midsummer-festival-in-kalnai-park

➡️ Vilnius county (Hidden Hamlet): https://tickets.paysera.com/lt/event/midsummer-day-jonines-in-hidden-hamlet-vilnius-county

✨Registration: egle.gal@balticgently.com, +37063373999✨

📍More information: https://balticgently.com/celebrate-midsummer-day-jonines.../