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The French ambassador to Lithuania, Claire Lignières-Counathe, invited politicians and public figures to the celebrations.
Spokesperson for Seimas Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, US Ambassador to Lithuania Robertas S. Gilchristas, Minister of National Defense Arvydas Anušauskas, Lithuanian Jewish Community Spokesperson Faina Kukliansky, Lithuanian Americans Birutė and Rimtautas Vizgirdos, Political Scientist Linas Kojala Viziktoras Kojala, Political Scientist Linas Kojala V Pranckietis, Žygimantas Pavilionis, Emanuelis Zingeris, businessman Rasa Starkus, President of the Lithuanian Gay League Vladimiras Simonkas, Doctor of Social Sciences Eugenijus Skerstonas and other guests of honor.
Bastille Day commemoration in Vilnius / Photo by Paulius Peleckis / “PEOPLE Photo”
The Day of the Assumption of the Bastille is a national holiday in France to commemorate the Assumption of the Bastille, which took place in 1789. July 14
This event was important on the road to French independence: a revolution began two days earlier in Paris, culminating in the conquest of the Bastille Castle. Also in 1790. July 14, a national holiday was celebrated to mark the unity and peace of the nation during the Great French Revolution.
Bastille Day commemoration in Vilnius / Photo by Paulius Peleckis / “PEOPLE Photo”
Since 1880 July 14 the oldest and largest military parade in Europe has been taking place. It takes place on the Champs Elysees, under the supervision of the country’s president and other top leaders of France and other countries.
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