User:As.justis/Nemunas (ensemble)


 * "Nemunas" is a title of folk art ensemble. For other uses, see Neman and Nieman (disambiguation).

"Nemunas" is Folk Song and Dance Ensemble of Kaunas University Of Technology (KTU), established in 1949. It is one of the first folk ensembles in Lithuania. For the time being, "Nemunas" is the largest Lithuanian folk art group which consists of a choir, dancers, a folk instrument band and a classical instrument group.

History
As a part of KTU Folk Song and Dance Ensemble "Nemunas" established in 1949. The first artistic director became A. Čižas. After a year ensemble had nearly 70 members. In 1950, "Nemunas" won a competition against VU ensemble. In 1951, ensemble won first prize in USSR amateur art ensemble review.

Symbolism
Ensemble flag was created in 1988. Usually, it can be found in ensemble museum together with awards, souvenirs from trips. There you can find ensemble annals that holds ensemble history. "Nemunas" hymn is sung on very special occasions. It is a song of exiles, which was brought back from the trip to Canada from Lithuanian emigrants.

Fests
Reporting meeting is the most official evening where new board is elected. Festival of Zeppelins - where everybody are making zeppelins together. Guys day is the day when all girls are making party for guys. Mister Nemunas election are held that evening. November fest is a day for newcomers. They have a chance to see a show of every genre. Christening is a day when newcomers oficially becomes members of ensemble. Girls day - when all guys are making party for girls. Miss Nemunas is eleteded that evening. Graduates farewell - another official evening, where all university graduates are honored.

Board
Short description.

Genres
Short description about dancers, musicians, singers.

Travels
Ensemble has traveled to many countries across the world. Most notable of them are Pakistan, the United States, Canada, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Mexico.

Awards & Achievements
2010: 1st place in "Kadagys 2010" contest 2001: "Golden Bird" award