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“767 years ago, King Mindaugas was recorded in history as a man who gave a symbolic beginning to the state of Lithuania and opened its doors to Europe. Thanks to his efforts, a small country on the banks of Nemunas and Neris entered space Western civilization as an independent actor, and has remained there to this day, ”said G. Nausėda during a solemn flag-raising ceremony at Simonas Daukantas Square in Vilnius on Monday.
The ceremony was attended by the President of Seimas Viktoras Pranckietis, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, outgoing Presidents Valdas Adamkus and Dalia Grybauskaitė, the former President of the Supreme Restoration Council Seimas Vytautas Landsbergis. First Lady Diana Nausėdienė, foreign ambassadors, and other honorable guests also participated in the event.
Sigismund Gedvila / 15min photo / Ceremony of raising the state flag
According to President G. Nausėda, the coronation of Mindaugas was a significant political and diplomatic victory, and the first Lithuanian king was able to seize a unique historical opportunity to capture a new political entity and “future home for the Lithuanian nation” on the map of Europe. .
Sigismund Gedvila / 15min photo / Ceremony of raising the state flag
“The works of many later heroes in our history complemented the brilliant line of Mindaugas, further west, always only west. The ability to choose the only right solution at the right time in Lithuania’s history has become an important leitmotiv The signatories of the acts of February 16 and March 11 had similar characteristics, “said the president.
“Together with our partners in the European Union and NATO, we continue to work to create an area of democracy, stability and prosperity in a changing world,” said G. Nausėda.
Sigismund Gedvila / 15min photo / Ceremony of raising the state flag
In his speech, the head of state noted that the story is made meaningful by current efforts and actions. The President called on Lithuanian citizens to promote unity and mutual understanding.
“The greatest victories of the past would vanish without the opportunity to reap the rewards today, at all times. That is why I am happy to see so many patriotic Lithuanians who love their country and together celebrate their birthday,” said G. Nausėda.
Sigismund Gedvila / 15min photo / Ceremony of raising the state flag
In his speech, the President also remembered the historian Edvardas Gudavičius, who came out in January this year and studied the history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The professor set the probable date for the coronation of Mindaugas: July 6, 1253. This date was declared a public holiday.
“Thanks to the teacher, it is our eternal rest that we have an excellent holiday that brings together the Lithuanian patriots every year. It allows us to return to the origins of Lithuania with our thoughts, that crucial moment when the flow of our common history accelerated, “the President expressed in his speech to the eminent historian E. Gudavičius.
During the ceremony, the tricolor and historical flag of Vytis in Lithuania was solemnly raised, the Lithuanian anthem was played, the Lithuanian Army Orchestra was played and NATO allies’ fighters flew into the sky.
As Lithuania celebrates State Day, its accent will traditionally be the singing of the national anthem in the country’s cities and towns. Concerts and festive exhibitions will be held in many Lithuanian municipalities, and Lithuanian communities abroad will choose to sing the hymn.
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