About us

The London Lithuanian folk group ‘Saduto’ has been active since 2005. It was formed by Lithuanian immigrants who were dedicated to fostering, developing and promoting their culture and traditions.

The group organises various events, folk evenings, get-togethers, educational workshops and welcomes invitations to participate in the events organised by others, acting as ambassadors for Lithuania and its culture.

‘Saduto’ is proud of its cultural heritage, it has an extensive repertoire consisting of songs, dances in assorted format (circle, square, etc.), and games that originate from different parts of the country, and makes every effort to sing songs from different ethnographic areas in the dialect of the region, maintaining authenticity and the style of singing. The group’s elaborate costumes – a real feast to the eye - are also authentic and a great example and representation of the different regions of Lithuania.  

The group promotes diversity, encouraging intercultural understanding, community participation, social inclusion, and appreciation of Lithuanian culture among the wider public within the United Kingdom.

The group also takes part in various folk festivals in the United Kingdom and abroad: in Lithuania, Italy, Turkey, France, Germany, Norway, Greece, Macedonia, Croatia, Australia, New Zealand and other countries.

Ligita Malinauskienė, 'Saduto' group leader