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31
On July 31, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) approved the nomination of the Baltic Way to be included in the Memory of the World Register in the 20th anniversary since the event took place.
President of the Latvian National Commission for UNESCO Andris Vilks said: “It is confirmation of the Baltic Way being a world-wide phenomenon. As it is known, the action in the Baltic States was followed by the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Velvet Revolution in the Czech Republic took place, and Eastern Europe peacefully got free from the enforced regime.”
On 23 August 1939 foreign ministers of the USSR and Germany – Vyacheslav Molotov and Joachim von Ribbentrop, as ordered by their superiors Stalin and Hitler, signed a treaty which affected the fate of Europe and the entire world. This pact, and the secret clauses it contained, divided the spheres of influence of the USSR and Germany and led to World War II, and to the occupation of the three Baltic States – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
50 years later, on 23 August 1989, the three nations living by the Baltic Sea surprised the world by taking hold of each other’s hands and jointly demanding the disclosure of the secret clauses in the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact and the re-establishment of the independence of the Baltic States.
About two million people of various ages and social, national, and religious backgrounds all joined hands to create a 600 km long human chain from the foot of Toompea in Tallinn to the foot of the Gediminas Tower in Vilnius, crossing Riga and the River Daugava on its way, creating a synergy in the drive for freedom and democracy that united the three countries. The event proved the strong will of the three Baltic States to restore their independence.
Jul
31
Klaipėda will arrange the greatest world Tall Ships’ Races for the first time. The first historic regatta of tall ships was arranged more than 50 years ago. 20 ships took part in that regatta, and today the greatest in the world race of historic ships collects more than 100 sailing vessels and marine yachts. The main purpose of the regatta is to bring up young people of different nations, religions and social origin through sailing, to provide them with new experiences of the team work in the sea.
Starting in Gdynia (Poland), “The Tall Ships’ Races Baltic 2009” regatta is going to visit St. Petersburg (Russia), Turku (Finland), and finish in Klaipėda.
The regatta and its welcoming events will coincide with the traditional Sea Festival. More that 100 vessels will moor at the embankments of Klaipėda, 10 of them are more than 40 meters long. Klaipėda will be visited by about 4000 crew members, more than half of them are young people from 15 to 25 years of age. Klaipėda will celebrate the regatta for 4 days and nights – parades, visiting of the ships, concerts, the award ceremony, sports competitions and other events will be held. The regatta events will be highlighted by the parade of the crews along the city streets and the Parade of Sails leaving the port and sailing to the open sea.
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Jul
30
On Wednesday morning at the „Capitals golf club“ have met many golf professionals. They are preparing for the first professional golf tournament in Lithuania – „SAS Masters Tour“ here, which starts already on Friday. This crowd of the professional golf players confirms the importance of this tournament to the Lithuanian golf as a sport. This was highlighted by the official representatives of the tournament at the press-conference.
Rolandas Dovydaitis – the president of Lithuania Golf Federation - says that this tournament will open the door to the professional golf contests in Lithuania, he also hopes that this and other similar events will help to develop golf tourism in Lithuania.
The director Stalbro Hakan of “SAS Masters Tour” tournament from Sweden highlighted that the requirements to the golf courses, where these tournaments are held, are very high. Guest emphasized that expects a particularly beautiful and passionate golf - a professional fight for the honor and a monetary prize, and assured that no doubt many people will come from Lithuania with good experience.
On Thursday, on the eve of Friday tournament, will be held a tournament of golf amateurs and professionals from Lithuania. The mixed teams - one professional and three amateurs - will compete for the prizes and improve their skills.
After the “warming-up” day is waiting a real professional contest which may determine the location at the rating table and ensure a solid part of 20 thousand euro monetary prize.
Jul
29
SASHA & DIGWEED AT PURE FUTURE HACIENDA
The legendary DJ duo at Pure Future Trakai Castle - this is a global event
At one of Europe’s best events, Pure Future have invited their friends FAC 51 The Hacienda to guest exclusively at this August’s the biggest dance festival in Lithuania, which sees a command performance by DJ super-duo Sasha & Digweed at the very top of the bill, playing together for their first time in the country in the grand setting of Trakai’s medieval castle.
Jul
29
The 12th edition of remarkable Baltic post-folk alternative festival “Mėnuo Juodaragis” is summoning You again to the heathen island of Zarasai lake, Lithuania. Traditionally MJR will take place on the last weekend of Summer, the dates are August 28-30, as every year whispering nostalgic adieu to Fading Sun and greeting new starlit Autumn. Number 12 is a perfectly magic in folk tradition, and on this jubilee MJR 2009 stages will host the greatest arcane arts from Lithuania and European countries. So mark these days truly red on Your calendars.
On “Mėnuo Juodaragis” 2009 You will see many original collectives and artists of various origins and styles. During 3 days on 4 stages “Menuo Juodaragis” will present more than 40 bands and arcane projects! “Mėnuo Juodaragis” is much more than only music. A vast festival programme will present exclussive solid lectures, tribal workshops, traditional rites, art exhibitions, various creative and ecologic projects, nice film selection, hikes, sports, folk dances and DJ parties. For the first time the play of national Lithuanian sports - ripka - will be shown!
”Mėnuo Juodaragis” is always eager to explore interesting actions and themes. The main theme for 2009 is a very strong mythological symbol of a horse and rider. And historical dedication goes to the Lithuanian history behind 1000 years.
Evoking old traditions and presenting contemporary, living Baltic culture, “Mėnuo Juodaragis” festival will charm visitors with archaic music, rituals and dances, also crafts` yard and many good forgotten things. And You are also welcome to enjoy good beer, friendly atmosphere, pleasing meadows, groves, fires, wooded camping site and refreshing clear waters of Zarasas lake.
Confirmed artists:
Aistė Smilgevičiūtė and SKYLĖ (Lt)
ANDAJA (Lt)
BAOBABS (Lv)
BISCLAVERET (Pl)
BIX (Lt)
BRĖKŠTA (Lt)
DANDELION WINE (Au)
DELCHIA (Lt)
DONIS su Rasa Serra (Lt)
d.n.s. (Lt)
DRIEZHAS (Lt)
GOŠTAUTA (Lt)
GIRNŲ GIESMĖS (Lt)
INKUBUS SUKKUBUS (UK)
IRFAN (Bg)
KARAS (Lt)
KARUŽĖ (Lt)
KATEDRA (Lt)
KŪLGRINDA (Lt)
LIEPAITĖS (Lt)
McKARAS (Lt)
MINDRAUJA (Lt)
NÜM NÜM (Lt)
OF THE WAND AND THE MOON (Dk)
OORCHACH (Lt)
Patris (Lt)
RAMTATŪRIS (Lt)
RASA BASOM (Lt/UK/N)
ROMA AMOR (It)
SADŪNAI (Lt)
SHNARESYS (Lt)
SPANXTI (Lt)
TYLOS LABANORO with V.Povilioniene (Lt)
TROKŠNU IELA (Lv)
UGNIAVIJAS (Lt)
VILKDUJA (Lt)
VIRRE+ (Ee)
WEJDAS (Lt
Three fresh days and nights of the festival „Mėnuo Juodaragis“ reminds that we are Balts and we are strong!!!
Jul
28
Jul
28
Since 2001 when jazz festivity in Nida has been held for the first time, it has developed from a weekly concert series into international month-long marathon of concerts. Now it is known as a main attraction for the jazz audience on the Lithuanian seaside. However the festival does not aim at gathering of jazz fans only. It aims to be an attractive entertainment to all holidaymakers of diverse needs and tastes.
Nida Jazz Marathon will step into the summer jazz stage - „Agila“, culture and information centre of Nida , for the ninth time already. The festival makes Nida famous as jazz loving European resort.
NIDA JAZZ MARATHON 2009
Opening programme:
July 31 – August 1, 2009
July 31 (Friday) 8.00 pm.
Culture and information centre of Nida „Agila“
QU5 Project(Lithuania)
Keksi ( Latvia)
Jam session in the Nida quay (“Čili Pica” – II floor.) 11.00 pm.
Jam Session will be started by„Shinkarenko Jazz 4“
August 1 (Saturday) 8.00 pm.
Culture and information centre of Nida „Agila“
Romero&Roman Guitar Duo (USA, Russia)
Frank McComb Band (USA, Netherlands, Germany, Lithuania)
Jam session in the Nida quay (“Čili Pica” – II floor) 11.00 pm.
Jam Session will be started by „Shinkarenko Jazz 4“
THE PROGRAMME OF NIDA JAZZ MARATHON 2009:
August 3 – 16, 2009
August 3 – 9 (Monday – Sunday) 8.00 pm.
Shinkarenko Jazz 4
August 10 – 16 (Monday – Sunday) 8.00 pm.
Kęstutis Vaiginis Jazz quartet
Nida Jazz Marathon will be held in the Nida quay (“Čili Pica” – II floor) from 31 of July to 16 of August, 2009
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