Riga Poets Among Guests at Vilnius Literary Festival's 10th Anniversary

On September 26, 2026, Vilnius hosted the 10th anniversary edition of the literary festival-competition "Baltic Gamayun." The event is organized by the Lithuanian branch of the International Association of Writers and Publicists.

Poets from Riga were among the festival's guests this year. Two of them were included in the jury, reflecting the close ties between the literary circles of Riga and Vilnius.

A decade-long tradition

"Baltic Gamayun" brings together poets and writers to celebrate the art of poetry in the Baltic region. This year's tenth anniversary shows that the competition has established itself as a recurring literary tradition over the years, organized by the Lithuanian branch of the writers' and publicists' association.

The participation of Riga poets, and their presence on the jury, indicates that Latvia's creative community continues to play an active role in literary events of neighboring countries and maintains cooperation with Lithuanian cultural organizations. Such gatherings help sustain connections between writers' circles across the Baltic states and encourage the exchange of poetry across national borders.

The festival's tenth anniversary is seen as a significant milestone in its history, underscoring the organizers' long-standing contribution to developing literary life in the region and offering poets from different Baltic countries an opportunity to meet in a creative setting.