Call for papers: International Conference "Natural Holy Paces in Archaeology and Folklore in the Baltic Sea Region", May 2-4, 2008, Vilnius, Lithuania

Organized by the Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore in collaboration with the public office Vita Antiqua

Conference outline

Following the successful conference 'Holy Groves around the Baltic Sea' in Tartu (May 4-6, 2007) we invite you to an international conference on natural holy places in Vilnius.

The conference will explore the character of natural holy places in the Baltic Sea region as it could be defined by archaeological and folklore data and will give rich opportunities for comparisons in time and space.

Two basic aspects in this research field are proposed for the discussion:

We also intend to discuss some other urgent points by exploring natural holy places as well as share our experience and visit some of the places in eastern part of Lithuania.

The language of the conference will be English. Both presentation type talks and posters are accepted.

Programme and practical information

Friday, May 2 – presentations

Saturday, May 3 – excursion

Sunday, May 4 – excursion

There is no registration fee. The organizers expect to cover your expenses for the excursion.

Deadlines

Registration (with the title of the paper only) – December 10, 2007

Abstracts (no more than 500 words) – March 15, 2008

Please contact
Daiva Vaitkeviciene PhD by vaidaiva@llti.lt
Vykintas Vaitkevicius PhD by vikivait@takas.lt