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Poles danced the polonaise on the Cathedral Square in Vilnius

Lithuanian Poles danced the polonaise on the Cathedral Square in Vilnius on Sunday evening. 192 couples in national and historical costumes performed. It was a demonstration of unity and power
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A record number of couples danced the polonaise in Vilnius

The “Factum” agency has entered a new achievement in the Book of Outstanding Achievements of Lithuania (formerly called the Book of Records of Lithuania) – the most numerous performance of
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In the footsteps of my grandfather in Vilnius. Touching family story

During my visit to Vilnius, I had a sense that my grandfather Jan was accompanying us on this journey. I felt his presence,” says Mrs. Magdalena Czepas. Together with her
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How to convince young people to the Uhlan tradition?

For the third time, young people from the Vilnius region could take part in the “Uhlan patrol” camp, which was organized by the historical reenactment group “Garnizon Nowa Wilejka” together
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IPN: The Katyn massacre concerns not only Poles, but also Lithuanians.

“Echoes of the Katyn Massacre – victims, chaplains, archives and memory” – is the title under which a two-day scientific conference that began on Wednesday is being held in Vilnius.
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Tapestries of Sigismund Augustus in the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

On May 3, in the National Museum of the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, the exhibition “Sigismund August’s Tapestries in Vilnius” was opened. The exhibition, described as the
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Tomasz Snarski: “Culture is a means to preserve the best of the past for the

Dr Tomasz Snarski, lawyer and poet, is interviewed by Ilona Lewandowska. Ilona Lewandowska: This year you were among the winners of the City of Gdansk Cultural Scholarship for 2023, under
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Day in a nutshell: Remembrance Day for the Victims of the Jewish Genocide

Monday will be sunny in Vilnius and the surrounding area, although thermometers will show a maximum of 12 degrees above zero. There is no forecast of rain. In Vilnius, on
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‘Paneriai Family’: We want the next generations to remember

Ceremonies devoted to commemorating crimes in Paneriai will take place in Vilnius, the Vilnius region, and Šiauliai on 22nd-26th September. The main organiser is the nationwide ‘Paneriai Family’ [Polish: Rodzina
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Vaisbrodas: The name of Kazys Škirpa Avenue should be changed

“The position of the Jewish community is unambiguous – the name of Kazys Škirpa Avenue should be changed,” said Renaldas Vaisbrodas, councilor of Vilnius on behalf of the Freedom Party
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