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We invite you to watch the photo report of the opening of the Cultural Mill in Budry, which took place on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

The head of the Budry commune, Józef Markiewicz cordially invites you to participate in the event “Water for the mill – opening of the mill in Budry”, which will take place on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Event program: 16.00 – The ceremonial opening of the Cultural Mill in Budry. 16.30 – Guided tour of the…

We are intensively preparing for the opening of the mill in Budry, but the project On the way of culture and craftsmanship – Sakiai -Budry is not only about revitalizing this beautiful and important place on the tourist map of the region. It is also a lot of activities related to the promotion of cycling…

On June 3-6, 2022, the second edition of the bicycle rally along the cross-border route of Budra – Šakiai took place. Last year, the participants of the bicycle trip covered the route starting in Lithuania and ending the expedition in Budry. This year the route has been reversed. The over 200 km long rally started…

Tourist route is the result of the project “The Way of Culture and Crafts – Šakiai – Budry” (LT-PL-4R-330), which was implemented by the Budget Institution of Šakiai District Municipality Zanavykai Museum and Budry Municipality.  . A section of the trail in Lithuania »» A section of the trail in Poland »»

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the four educational programs developed under the project “On the way of culture and craftsmanship – Sakiai-Budry“. Bread baking workshop educational program The educational program of the harvest wreath weaving workshop Educational program of pottery workshops Educational program in the field of carving The materials are available for…

On May 12, there was a meeting of young people from Sakiai and Budr at the School and Kindergarten Complex in Budry with its seat in Więcki. Young people listened to a historical lecture by Marta Bura Janowska presenting the cultural and historical heritage of Poland and Lithuania, and then a quiz about both countries…

They are already here! In nests, fields… and sidewalks. Storks returned to our commune. Today a photo report, soon also a film report.

The mill in Budry has become a permanent element of the landscape of the town and its vicinity. Although today the facility is no longer operational, thanks to the project implementation it receives a second life and a new function.What was the work at the mill like years ago? What memories do former employees have…

The mill in Budry is undergoing a huge metamorphosis. Most of the construction works outside the building are completed – replacing the windows and renewing the external facade. Finishing works inside the mill and the construction of an elevator are currently underway.

The Craftsman’s House, belonging to the Zypliai farm complex, is today ready to reopen its doors and receive guests. On March 3, the first event took place in this building – an exhibition of works by students of the Department of Applied Arts and Scenography of the Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts for 2020-2021 was…

Renovation works in the mill in Budry are progressing each week. In the next video, we will tell you about what has already been done and what is still ahead of us. In the meantime, we invite you to watch a few photos from the bird’s eye view.

We share with you beautiful memories recorded by Jacek Rakowski, a participant of the Polish group’s trip to the partner city of Sakiai in Lithuania. Visiting Lithuania brings many positive impressions!We would like to thank Jacek Rakowski for enabling us to publish the film material from the trip.

The first stage of renovation of the mill in Budry has come to an end, consisting in the replacement of the window joinery, construction of the facade, roofing on new elements of the building and adaptation of the rooms for educational purposes. The works were carried out by Kulbacki Krzysztof Zakład Remontowo Budowlany from Ełk.…

December weather is not always favorable for the exploration of monuments, but nothing prevents you from taking a virtual walk in front of your computer screen. As part of the project “On the way of culture and craftsmanship – Sakiai -Budry”, a 3D scanning process was carried out in the mill in Budry and photographic…

The project “On the way of culture and craftsmanship – Sakiai-Budry” is not only the renovation of historic buildings, but also joint Polish-Lithuanian cultural and recreational events, youth exchange and other activities that allow you to learn about the customs and traditions of both countries.

Thanks to the funds from the INTERREG Lithuania – Poland program received by the Budry commune, the mill in Budry acquires a new, majestic image and splendor! It looks impressive in both beautiful and cloudy aura. The renovated building will be a place of educational activities related with craftsmanship and bread baking tradition.

To get to know the extraordinary land of the borderland, it is worth visiting the Budry commune. Until now, through the few known, yet undiscovered places of wild Masuria, you can admire, thanks to well-marked bicycle routes. Thanks to the implementation of the project “On the way of culture and craftsmanship of Sakiai – Budry”,…

The project implementation by the Budry Commune and Sakai communes in Lithuania includes not only investment activities, but also mutual study visits, educational workshops, youth exchange and cultural events. After the guests from Lithuania participated in the Lithuanian Fair organized in the Budry commune, local artisans, exhibitors and the commune authorities went to Sakai, where…