The aim of the activity is to explore the symbolism of Lietuvininkai furniture decoration and adapt it to contemporary contexts, to draw attention to changes in public communication, to examine museum exhibits, and to create one’s own furniture decoration pattern. The activity develops critical thinking, cultural awareness, creativity, communication, cognitive, and civic competences. The explained symbolism of patterns reveals new layers of meaning and empowers participants to apply them independently. Ethnic cultural heritage is important because it helps fill the world with meaning and strengthens personal identity. Understanding one’s own culture as close to others, yet distinct, is one of the factors that helps foster acceptance and appreciation. During the lesson, painted furniture in Europe and Lithuania, the carpenter’s craft in Minor Lithuania, furniture paint production, and ornament symbolism are discussed. Tasks are completed in groups, encouraging participants to justify their opinions and respect different perspectives.

Duration: 60 minutes.

Age group: grades 8–12.

Price: €4.00.

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