The Lithuanian city of Kaunas marks the start of its year as European Capital of Culture this weekend with an "awe-inspiring" artistic display.
City districts will host an opening ceremony in which 'circles of light' rituals, giant video projections and musical performances form part of a festival for awakening a mythical beast.
Participants are invited to track the beast in a puzzle game, with the first 1,000 winners receiving special prizes.
More than 40 festivals are planned over the coming year, as well as 60 exhibitions and more than 250 concerts.
Published: 20-01-2022