Vilnius

Cultural cooperation between Estonia and Lithuania is very close and dynamic and is based on the trilateral cultural cooperation agreement between the ministries of the Baltic states, which was signed in 1994. On this basis, cooperation programs are developed for 3-4 years. Inter-ministerial cooperation with Lithuanian and Latvian colleagues is continuous and good, trilateral meetings are held regularly. The embassies in Vilnius and Tallinn actively contribute to the promotion of culture. An overview of the cultural and other events that have taken place can be found on Facebook.

The Lithuanian Estonian Society operates in Lithuania, and its activities are aimed at preserving Estonian traditions, introducing Estonian culture, and jointly celebrating anniversaries related to Estonia. The main focus is on preserving the Estonian language and ties to the homeland.

On March 30, 2012, a Latvian and Lithuanian language auditorium and a cabinet-library were opened at the Language Centre of the University of Tartu. Estonian can also be studied free of charge up to level B2 at the Foreign Language Centre of Vilnius University.

Both countries value their traditions and cultural heritage, and the countries actively cooperate to maintain their ties. Both Lithuania and Estonia support exchanges of artists, musicians and writers. They also support exchanges of various art exhibitions and events dedicated to art and literature. Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia have a common tradition of song and dance festivals.

Current cooperation agreements in the field of culture between the three Baltic states can be found on the website of the Ministry of Culture.