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President Obama and Michele with Mr. and Mrs. Abe before the State Dinner Photo Ludo Segers
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State visit underscores strong ties between Japan and USA

April 29, 2015 Ludo Segers 0

The first State visit to the USA by a Japanese prime minister in a decade highlights the gentle change of US policy in the Pacific area. It was a big event in Washington. The two leaders visited together the Lincoln Memorial. In addition to several high profile events on Tuesday, the Japanese Prime Minister is addressing both the House and Senate on Wednesday. That is something his grandfather did before him, more than 60 years ago. […]

Enthusiastic APPLE educators Photo Ludo Segers
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APPLE’s contribution to Lithuania’s education system feted in Washington

April 27, 2015 Ludo Segers 0

On Friday, the Lithuanian Ambassador to the United States, Žygimantas Pavilionis, hosted a large group of teachers who played an important role in education during the last 25 years that followed Lithuania regaining independence. Aimed to contribute to a then fledging Lithuanian educational system, APPLE was set up as an organisation in 1990 by American teachers, many with strong ties to Lithuania. Many of the teachers attending the 25th anniversary travelled from distant parts of the USA and even Canada to celebrate the success of this unique venture. […]

The exhibition showcases around 30 pieces of artwork by a Lithuanian Gintautas Vyšniauskas and an Indian Arijeet Chanda.
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Joint Indo-Lithuanian arts exhibition opens in New Delhi

April 10, 2015 Lithuania Tribune 0

A joint Indo-Lithuanian painting exhibition “Through My Friend’s Eyes” opened at the premises of the Lithuanian Embassy in New Delhi this Friday (April 10). […]

Cherry Blossoms at Tidal Bassin with the Washington Monument Photo Ludo Segers
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Cherry Blossom Princesses visit Lithuanian Embassy in Washington, DC

April 9, 2015 Ludo Segers 0

It is a rare event to have 50 princesses visit the Lithuanian Embassy all at once, but the annual Cherry Blossom is a magical event in Washington DC. Although Japan is the natural home for the annual cherry blossom festivals, Washington, DC with thousands of trees, mostly donated by Japan, comes a close second. Every year, since 1948 there is also a State Society organised Cherry Blossom Princess contest. The princesses are the highlight of the Cherry Blossom Festival, this weekend, in the capital’s centre and a major event in the US Capitol building. […]

Legendary rock musician A. Kaušpėdas at a joined conference "Connect to Lithuania" in Stockholm. Photos by Justina Rosengren
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Special event for active Lithuanian professionals held in Stockholm

March 23, 2015 the Lithuania Tribune 0

On 21 March a joined conference “Connect to Lithuania” by Lithuanian Embassy to Sweden, Stockholm Lithuanian Business Club, network “Global Lithuanian Leaders“, project “Backto.lt” and other partners took place at the residency of Lithuanian ambassador in Stockholm. […]

Julius Pranevicius playing the piano Photo Ludo Segers
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Julius Pranevičius shows American business the road to Lithuania

March 19, 2015 Ludo Segers 0

The Lithuanian Foreign Ministry operates in the United States two Consulates General, in addition to the Embassy in Washington. These Consulates General look a lot like the city hall of a Lithuanian mid-size town. Nevertheless, there is more than what meets the eye. The Consulate General in Chicago is the largest in the USA. The other Consulate General is located in New York City’s Manhattan. […]

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Top young professionals returning to build Lithuania

March 14, 2015 Lithuania Tribune 0

Lithuania became a member of the European Union in 2004, and since that year almost 470,000 people have emigrated from the country. Now, many of the so-called “generation of independence” – the first generation of Lithuanians to be born after the collapse of the Soviet Union – are returning. And, with their degrees from prestigious universities and their experience working in international companies and organisations, they are having a big impact. […]

Jonas Mekas in his loft Photo Ludo Segers
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Out-take of a diary. Interview with Jonas Mekas

March 13, 2015 Ludo Segers 0

Lithuania and the world lost one of the most talented film makers of our times. The New York Times wrote in its obituary: ‘It is rare to have consensus on the pre-eminence of any person in the arts. But few would argue that Mr. Mekas, who was often called the godfather or the guru of the New American Cinema — his name for the underground film movement of the 1950s and ’60s — was the leading champion of the kind of film that doesn’t show at the multiplex.’ Please, read an interview with Jonas Mekas done in his home in New York. Let’s remember one of the greatest Lithuanians of our times.

Here is a interview with Jonas Mekas in March 2015. Jonas speaks speaks about how the art scene changes and benefits from technological changes. He also answers some questions from prominent Lithuanians. […]

Father Gintaras Vitkus S.J. Provincial of the Jesuit Order of Lithuania, Hon. Consul J. Prunskis MD, Terri Prunskis MD, and Grazvydas Bareisis Director of Philanthropy Development of the Jesuits of Lithuania
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Lithuanian-American community leaders discuss library project for Vilnius Jesuit Gymnasium

March 10, 2015 Lithuania Tribune 0

During a dinner on Monday at the Prunskis Residence, topics discussed were support of the ambitious and important library project at the Jesuit high school in Vilnius, Lithuania, which is consistently ranked one of the top three high schools in Lithuania and has placed its graduates in top universities of the world, including the Ivy League. […]