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Ugnė Siparė stuns with debut image at 'Bridgerton' themed ball
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Ugnė Siparė stuns with debut image at 'Bridgerton' themed ball

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Television host Ugnė Siparė appeared at an event in Pakruojis Manor, showcasing a unique 19th-century-inspired dress.
  • The event, themed "Bridgerton's Grand Summer Ball," saw many guests dressed in historical attire, impressing Siparė with their commitment to the dress code.
  • The ball featured a concert by the VDU Chamber Orchestra playing modern hits in string arrangements, alongside elements inspired by the popular series "Bridgerton."

Lithuanian television host Ugnė Siparė made a striking appearance at the "Bridgerton's Grand Summer Ball" held at Pakruojis Manor, debuting a distinctive image characterized by a lavish 19th-century-inspired gown. This marked a departure from her usual public presentation, capturing attention at the event.

People in Lithuania usually tend to overlook dress codes, so I was so pleasantly surprised by how responsibly everyone approached the Pakruojis Manor 'Bridgerton's Grand Summer Ball'!

— Ugnė SiparėSiparė's reaction to the guests' adherence to the event's dress code.

Siparė expressed her pleasant surprise at the guests' adherence to the theme. "People in Lithuania usually tend to overlook dress codes, so I was so pleasantly surprised by how responsibly everyone approached the Pakruojis Manor 'Bridgerton's Grand Summer Ball'!" she wrote. She added, "Next year I will pull out more feathers and wigs!" The event's theme clearly resonated, with many attendees embracing historical costumes.

The ball itself was a grand affair, featuring Rūta Mikelkevičiūtė and her daughter, Ugnė Siparė, and Tadas Kanapeckas (Varkės Labdarkės) among the guests, all adorned in period attire. Conductor Vytautas Lukočius, wearing a long-haired wig, arrived on stage in a vintage car driven by a footman. His VDU Chamber Orchestra performed a concert titled "Bridgerton Ball Magic," featuring string arrangements of well-known songs by artists like Sting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Madonna.

Next year I will pull out more feathers and wigs!

— Ugnė SiparėSiparė's enthusiastic response to the event's theme.

Elements from the globally popular series "Bridgerton" permeated the event, including a mysterious veiled rider, young postmen distributing a special event newspaper, and historical dancers. The concert's climax was the arrival of "Her Majesty the Queen," portrayed by Lithuanian drag queen Edma. Guests continued the celebration in the manor's garden, engaging in activities such as secret fan language, dance lessons, and a "Cabinet de Secret" exhibition showcasing erotic Japanese art "shunga," Peter Fendi lithographs, and the manor's collection of curiosities. The article notes the growing global popularity of "Bridgerton"-inspired events, from Italy and the UK to the US and India, and the anticipation for such trends to reach Lithuania.

Bridgerton Ball Magic

— VDU Chamber OrchestraTitle of the concert performed at the event.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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