To our Estonian and Lithuanian Neighbors and Friends!

Popular Music Concert & Multimedia Event  #te nu mēs esam (Here We Are)

September 4, 2015

3P.M. and 8P.M.

Mariott Grand Ballroom

San, Jose, CA

The creative directors of this show are Emmy Award winning composer, Lolita Ritmanis, People’s Choice Award winning producer, Arturs Rūsis and director and stage manager, Andra Staško.Young and old alike will enjoy song and dance and visual magic accompanied by a live band. Original music, pop music from Latvia and several surprises will make this a memorable experience for all.

Ticket info:

http://www.latviansongfest2015.org/en/events/

The Baltic countries of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia shared the same fate at the end of the Second World War. They were occupied by the Soviet Union. The refugees from those countries were scattered across the globe. Wherever they landed, they became valuable and loyal citizens of the countries that welcomed them (refugees, DPs or displaced persons) But they did not forget their roots. They built communities of culture so that future generations would not forget the language and traditions of their parents.

In the 1990s, with the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Baltic countries became free. They are now members of the European Union and Nato. So, what happened to the children, grandchildren and even great -grandchildren of the refugees? Come and see.

dar vienas
dar vienas

LITHUANIA – Feel it! See it! Love it!

Your Lithuanian Tour Operator „BALTIC IDEA GENERATOR“ kindly invites to participate in guaranteed departure tour 2015 LITHUANIA – Feel it! See it! Love it! 10 days/ 9 nights 2015: May 8, May 22, June 19, July 3, July 17, August 7, August 21, September 4, September 11Tour features: 9 nights in centrally located well selected 3-4 stars hotels with daily breakfast/ Transport/ Round trip airport transfers/ English speaking guide/ Ship sail in Galve Lake/ Entrance tickets/ Ferry & ecology fees / Sakotis making workshop/ Farewell drink & snacks/ info package/ souvenir. SPECIAL PRICE FOR SEPTEMBER‘s TOUR– 1050 EUR/ person Regular price: 1250 EUR/ person / Single room supplement 250 EUR Email us: travel@balticidea.com/ Call us: 011 370 678 78633/ Web: www.balticidea.com DAY 1 Arrival to Vilnius. Private transfer to the hotel in Vilnius Old Town. Time to relax and adjust to time difference. DAY 2 Morning tea/ coffee with the guide & group members. Today you will explore Vilnius: UNESCO listed Old Town with it‘s main historical and architectural monuments, St. Peter‘s & Paul’s church, Parliament & KGB museum. The tour of mysterious Vilnius Cathedral‘s catacombs will reveal the story of Lithaunian Romeo & Juliet – Barbora Radvilaite and Zygimantas Augustas. Overnight. DAY 3 You will visit Trakai – the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a majestic insular castle of 15th century, will have a relaxing sail at Galve lake and learn about local ethnic minority – karaites. Recently renovated Uzutrakis manor will provides a spectacular view to Trakai castle. In Kernave you will climb a 5 mound complex. Return to Vilnius for overnight. DAY 4 You will travel to unique open air country life museum in Rumsiskes , depicting the 18-19th century architecture, traditions, crafts and the way of life of different ethnographic regions. Kaunas – second biggest city of Lithuania. See the Castle, wonderful churches, Town Hall square, Sun clock, Perkunas, Ciurlionis museum & the longest bridge in the world. Overnight. DAY 5 Along the most picturesque road of Lithuania you will visit Raudone and Panemune castles. Vente‘s Horn – a unique place at the Curonian Lagoon, one of the most important points for birds concentration in the Northern Europe. Short tour and overnight at Klaipeda – the only seaport of Lithuania. DAY 6 You will take a ferry and will travel to Curonian Spit – the pearl of Lithuania. In Juodkrante you will visit weatherwane gallery & climb an authentic Hill of Witches, decorated with numerous wooden sculptures based on Lithuanian legends and folk tales. In Nida you will see majestic seashore sand dunes, unique wooden architecture, neo-gothic church and old ethnographic cemetery. Trip to Klaipeda for overnight. DAY 7 Palanga tour. You’ll visit the Botanic Garden, Birute‘s Hill and the Amber museum, housing 25,000 pieces of amber. Kretinga museum & winter garden, which exhibits the history, traditions, crafts of this part of Lithuania; as well as all year flourishing plants and nice water cascades. Return to Palanga. Free time to enjoy resort life and beautiful sunset. Overnight. DAY 8 Drive to Vilnius with en route stop in the holy site of Catholic Pilgrimage – The Hill of Crosses. This is an expression of a spontaneous religiousness of people, and is a symbol not of grief and death but of Faith, Love and Sacrifice. From here the Pope blessed people of Lithuania and Christian Europe. Free afternoon in Vilnius to get some souvenirs and relax. DAY 9 You will have a chance to see the most interesting sights of Aukstaitija National park, also called the Switzerland of Lithuania and learn how Lithuanian speciality – amazing tree- cake or Sakotis is being made. Try it yourself, taste it and get some for your friend and family. Return to Vilnius. Farewell drink and snacks. DAY 10 Private transfer to the airport. Departure.

For the more information, please click HERE.

Penki už Lietuvą

Mieli užsienio lietuviai, pratęskime „Penki už Lietuvą“ nuostabią iniciatyvą ir paverskime pasaulio lietuvių bėgimą tradiciniu renginiu, vienijančiu pasaulio lietuvius! Taigi, kviečiame Jus, aktyvius lietuvius, organizuoti bėgimą Jūsų gyvenamoje šalyje – tapti  koordinatoriumi. 

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2015 metų bėgimą koordinuojanti organizacija – Suomijos lietuvių jaunimo sąjunga „Silta“.
Kontaktinis asmuo: Arvydas Dapkūnas arvydas.dapkunas@gmail.com
Partneriai: Pasaulio lietuvių jaunimo sąjunga, Lietuvos užsienio reikalų ministerija, Lietuvos bėgikų mėgėjų asocijacija.
Renginio iniciatoriai: Estijos LJS ir Suomijos LJS „Silta“