Roland DG and DG DIMENSE Sponsor XXIII International Festival Operetta at Kaunas Castle 2024, Bringing Excitement with Unique Merchandise

Hamamatsu, Japan, July 17, 2024 – Roland DG Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices, sponsored the XXIII International Festival Operetta at Kaunas Castle 2024, held in Lithuania on July 5 and 6, 2024, in partnership with its local joint venture UAB DG DIMENSE (hereinafter, DG DIMENSE). The festival saw approximately 10,000 attendees each day (as announced by the organizers), making it a great success. (Photo: The Performance of Madame Butterfly)
Details of the festival and sponsorship

The festival took place at an outdoor venue set up at Kaunas Castle in Kaunas, Lithuania. Attendees enjoyed a long, delightful summer evening until around 10 PM when the sun set.

On the first day, Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly was performed under the direction of Maestro Hirofumi Yoshida, featuring four Japanese soloists. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Puccini’s death and the 120th anniversary of the premiere of Madame Butterfly, making this a commemorative performance.

Additionally, Roland DG and DG DIMENSE set up a booth at the venue to sell original merchandise created with its inkjet printers. These Japanese-themed original merchandise, inspired by the opera, were well-received, generating a total of €1,020 in sales. All proceeds from the sales will be donated through DG DIMENSE to support activities for children with cancer in Lithuania. Five volunteer staff including local Japanese students assisted with the sales, incorporating their ideas into the booth’s operation.

The second day featured a “Gala Concert: An Evening of Italian Music,” showcasing famous pieces from Italian opera, including works by Puccini and others. At 9 PM, in celebration of the Statehood Day of Lithuania, the national anthem was sung, bringing the audience together in a moment of unity and celebration.

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  Booth operated with students

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  Attendees interested in original merchandise

Since establishing DG DIMENSE in Lithuania last October, Roland DG has been committed to promoting cultural exchange and strengthening the friendship between Japan and Lithuania. Roland DG remains committed to contributing to the cultural development of Lithuania and enhancing the friendship between Japan and Lithuania.
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Overview of the Sponsorship

Sponsors	Roland DG Corporation (Headquarters: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan; President, Representative Director: Kohei Tanabe) UAB DG DIMENSE (Headquarters: Vilnius, Lithuania; CEO and Director: Aleksey Etin)
Details of Sponsorship	1. Contribution of €10,000 to the festival organizers 2. Sale of original merchandise with all proceeds donated

For more information, contact:

Roland DG Corporation
ESG & PR/IR Unit
+81 (0)53-484-1200
E-Mail：rdg-pr@rolanddg.co.jp