“Vilnius Is a Resilient Place.” International Creatives of Vilnius in the Shadow of the War

In recent years, Vilnius has become a safe haven for people from different countries fleeing war, prosecution or simply wanting to start a new life in the EU. This week at NARA podcast we are discussing what it means to be a foreigner in Vilnius today as the shadow of Russia's war in Ukraine transforms the city once again. In this episode you will hear Ira Hoisa, a Ukrainian DJ and electronic music artist who came to Vilnius as a refugee after her home city of Chernihiv was attacked by Russia's army; Pavel Kirpikau, a sound designer originally from Belarus; and Samantha Lippett, artist and curator of independent radio initiatives, originally from London. They all came to Vilnius at different times but made the city their home. The discussion is hosted by Karolis Vyšniauskas, the editor of NARA podcast. The question of who is a foreigner in Vilnius and who is not, and what factors – the language you speak, the passport you have – decide that, is at the heart of this conversation. Hear it in full at the players above or below.   See photos of the episode: https://nara.lt/en/articles-en/international-vilnius   Support NARA's work: https://contribee.com/nara