Amber Road in France
2024 m. rugsėjo 7–11 d.
The Amber Road in France is a programme of educational activities and lectures of the Palanga Amber Museum, implemented in three cities – Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Angers ir La Croix-en-Tourain. This project is part of the Prelude to the Lithuanian Season in France.
7 September 2024
La Nuit des Jardins (Night of Gardens and Parks)
86 Quai de la République, BP 639
85800 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Educational activity “Let’s get to know amber through the senses”
This activity allows us to get to know amber in all its forms and learn about its history. What does amber tell us about its history? Is amber lighter than stone? Does it sink in water? What does amber smell like when it burns? These and other questions are answered through the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.
Educational activity “From amber forest to multicoloured mosaic”
You will create a mosaic-miniature using the tools prepared by the Palanga Amber Museum as if from the “amber forest” – pine bark, lichen, smooth sticks and small pieces of amber. Participants freely improvise by combining amber with other natural materials brought to France from Lithuania.
9 September 2024, 6 pm
Angers City Hall
Mairie d’Angers Boulevard de la Résistance et de la Déportation
BP 80011, 49020 Angers Cedex 02
Lecture „The origin and cultural significance of amber in Lithuania“ (in French).
Lecturers: Julija Dzimidienė and Miglė Jonaitienė
Educational activity/cognitive laboratory “Let’s get to know amber by senses”.
This activity allows you to get to know amber in every way and to learn about its history. What does amber tell us about its history? Is amber lighter than stone? Does it sink in water? What does amber smell like when it burns? These and other questions are answered through the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.
11 September 2024, 2 pm
La Croix-en-Touraine Town Hall
30 rue Nationale
La Croix-en-Touraine, France, 37150
Educational activity and laboratory “Let’s get to know amber through the senses”.
This activity allows to get to know amber in all its forms and learn about its history. What does amber tell us about its history? Is amber lighter than stone? Does it sink in water? What does amber smell like when it burns? These and other questions are answered through the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.
The project is implemented by Dr. Sigita Bagužaitė-Talačkienė, Miglė Jonaitienė, and Julija Dzimidienė.
Organiser: LNMA Palanga Amber Museum
Project partners: Embassy of Lithuania in France, Mayors of Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Angers, La Croix-en-Tourain
Lithuanian Season in France is implemented by the Lithuanian Cultural Institute and the French Institute of Culture.
