Orient in Lithuania and Turkology Studies

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Blended Intensive Program (BIP) under the Erasmus+ Program “Orient in Lithuania and Turkology Studies” will take place from the 12th of May 2025 till the 16th of May 2025 at Vilnius University Faculty of Philology. This international event will bring together over 30 Turkology scholars from Türkiye, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Lithuania to share their academic insights and cultural experiences.

Participants will enjoy an intensive academic and cultural programme: lectures, workshops, and discussions on Turkology, including topics such as the history of the Lithuanian language, Orientalism in Lithuanian literature, and research on Karaimic and Tatar studies.

The week will also feature guided tours, exhibitions, museum visits, and cultural events, offering the opportunity to explore the traditions of Lithuania's Turkic communities (Karaims and Tatars) and enjoy traditional Lithuanian, Karaim, and Tatar cuisine.

Opening Ceremony will take place on the 12th of May 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Room 118 (V. Krėvės), Faculty of Philology, Vilnius University (Universiteto str. 5, Vilnius).

The programme can be found here.

Organised and supported by:

Erasmus+ Programme

Vilnius University, Faculty of Philology

Vilnius City Municipality