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6th International Festival "Iron History of Daubariai"

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An event with exceptional cultural value, combining ethnic culture, archaic iron smelting, traditions of old crafts and modern artistic expressions in the Mažeikiai district, at the foot of the Daubariai hillforts.
The contemporary cultural field emphasizes society's return to its roots and knowledge of the past.
Through a synthesis of senses - fire, metal, sound, education, and artistic installations - the festival provides an opportunity to experience history as a living creative process that promotes knowledge, fellowship, and the strengthening of cultural memory.
 
Day 1 at the Mažeikiai Museum:
Workshops, lectures, and exhibitions presenting the archaeology and cultural context of the region are planned.
Day 2 at the foot of Daubariai Mounds:
An iron smelting experiment will take place. The entire event
during: presentations of old crafts with education, lectures, performances by historical reenactors, a musical program and a fire installation,
a documentary about iron smelting, historical cuisine and other educational activities.