Participation in Culture and Satisfaction with Cultural Services in Lithuania, July - August 2023

The study investigated the following topics: Performing arts: Participation in amateur activities Attending events in Lithuania and abroad Watching or listening to live broadcasts or recordings Architecture, design, visual arts and crafts: Participation in amateur activities Attending events in Lithuania and abroad or online Cultural heritage and museums: Visiting museums, places of cultural heritage Using virtual programs about cultural heritage UNESCO Archives: Visiting and applying to archives in Lithuania and abroad Access to archive records and information on the Internet Books and press: Purchase and reading of books and periodicals Participation in book fairs in Lithuania and abroad Public libraries: Visiting libraries Using library services Participation in library activities Cinema and video art: Watching movies Participation in film festivals and other events Radio, TV and Internet: Participation in amateur activities Frequency of watching and listening to television and radio programs General questions: Obstacles in cultural activities Volunteering, sponsorship and donation Availability and quality of cultural services Use of the Lithuanian language Socio-demographic characteristics: sex, place of residence, county, municipality, size of area of residence, age, nationality, education, occupation, position, marital status, household size, number of children aged 14 years, average monthly income per family member.

The survey on people's participation in culture and satisfaction with cultural services is based on the European Statistical System Network on Culture (ESSnet-Culture) methodology for participation in culture, complemented by themes relevant to monitoring Lithuanian culture consumption. In 2012, the ESSnet-Culture methodology was proposed by the EU Council for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport as a basis for the harmonisation of cultural statistical systems and methodologies for data collection in the cultural sector in EU countries.