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Christmas spirit in Vilnius: Children give up their presents for animal charity
A group of third graders from Vilnius have pledged to give up their Christmas presents this year in support of an animal shelter. The class of 19 children from Žiburio elementary school decided in unison that they would not only give up their presents, but would also sell homemade sweets at Cathedral Square to raise money. […]
Society
Vilnius to host anti-suicide action
Vilnius will on Tuesday host a campaign initiated by Lithuanian actor Arūnas Sakaulauskas and his like-minds to attract people’s attention to the large number of suicides in Lithuania. […]
Society
Lithuania marks end of World War Two
Lithuania marks the end of World War Two on Friday, with the country’s president, prime minister and speaker of the Seimas attending commemorative events. […]
Society
March planned in Vilnius to mark 500th anniversary of Battle of Orsha
A march will take place in old-town Vilnius on Friday to mark the 500th anniversary of victory against Russia in the Battle of Orsha. […]
Culture
Folklore Day of Song Festival 2014 to start with Bread Ritual
More than 300 loaves of bread will be distributed to residents and guests of Vilnius city in the Cathedral Square on 4 July. The Folklore Day of the Song Festival 2014, which will start with the symbolic bread-bringing ritual, will fill the capital with a variety of old traditions, and flood the streets of Vilnius city with the melody of folk songs. […]
Culture
Folklore Day of Song Celebration 2014 to start with Bread Ritual
More than 300 loaves of bread will be distributed to residents and guests of Vilnius city in the Cathedral Square on 4 July. The Folklore Day of the Song Celebration 2014, which will start with the symbolic bread-bringing ritual, will fill the capital with a variety of old traditions, and flood the streets of Vilnius city with the melody of folk songs. […]