Egle Brediene expressed her frustration with the replacement ballet, stating, 'Everything about The Nutcracker is much better—the music, the dance, the story,' highlighting her disappointment with the decision to not perform Tchaikovsky.
The article notes that Lithuania's cultural decision to avoid Tchaikovsky followed their declaration of a mental quarantine against Russian culture. This was a significant gesture supporting Ukraine during its conflict with Russia.
Culture Minister Sarunas Birutis's comments that there is 'no reason to be afraid that after watching a Christmas fairy tale we will become pro-Kremlin' sparked a generational debate about the intersection of culture and politics.
Many artists believe, as stated in the article, that 'culture has the power to unite and should not be contaminated by politics,' raising crucial questions about artistic expression in times of conflict.
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