: It is highly regarded by fans and was a first-place winner on the popular Lithuanian folk music show "Duokim garo!" .

"Plaukia salos" is a famous song performed by the Lithuanian folk ensemble , led by Rolandas Bučmys. The song’s title, which translates to "Islands are Floating," serves as a poetic tribute to its namesake, the village of Mingė (also known as Minija ), often called the "Venice of Lithuania" . The Village of Mingė: Lithuania's Venice

: The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and belonging, mentioning sand "crumbling in silence" and children growing up in a place where "no one has yet hurt them". "Plaukia salos" - MingД—

Today, Mingė is a hub for rural and water tourism within the .

The song has become an unofficial anthem for the region and a staple of Lithuanian folk music: : It is highly regarded by fans and

: The "floating" imagery in the song reflects the village's deep connection to water. Historically, the population consisted of fishermen who even gathered reeds from the frozen marshes in winter for roof making. The Song: "Plaukia salos"

The song draws its soul from one of the most unique locations in western Lithuania: The Village of Mingė: Lithuania's Venice : The

: First mentioned in 1540, the village is an architectural monument featuring traditional wooden buildings typical of the Pomeranian region.