Ancient Midsummer Rituals in Lithuania | Kernavė

Описание: Kernavė Midsummer | Midsummer in Lithuania | Rasos Šventė Kernavėje | Ancient Baltic Rituals | Lithuanian Paganism | Summer Solstice | Baltics Ethnic Traditions

Experience the magic of Rasos Šventė, Lithuania’s traditional Midsummer celebration (Vasaros Saulėgrįža), held in the historic town of Kernavė, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This ancient Baltic festival, rooted in pre-Christian pagan traditions, honors the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, through fire, water, song, and nature rituals.

In this video, witness authentic moments from Rasos Šventė 2025.

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:12 Kupoliavimas (Herb gathering ritual)
00:54 Ritual gate opening & Lithuanian folk music and dances
02:39 Prayers and offerings to honor ancient Baltic traditions
03:04 Lighting of the grand fire & bonfire jumping for cleansing and good fortune
03:35 Wreath weaving & floating on water (symbols of love and fate)
04:40 Outro

📍 Filmed in Kernavė, a sacred site of Lithuania’s early civilization, surrounded by ancient mounds, forests, and rivers.

👉 You can watch more about Ancient Lithuanian Mythology & Rituals from this playlist:
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This celebration is not just a festival, it’s a living heritage that reconnects Lithuanians with nature, ancestors, and the rhythm of the cosmos.


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