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Gintas Vaigys

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Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009!

The national programme Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009 is to be implemented in 2008-2010.The aim of the national programme Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009 is to promote dialogue and tolerance in Europe and other parts of the world, as well as to elevate culture as a virtue in modern society and as the driving force in city development, which will distinguish Vilnius as one of the most modern and dynamic cities in Central and Eastern Europe, known in the world as a contemporary cultural centre of attraction, and one with a unique and apparent identity that is open to new ideas and investments.Culture Live is both the goal of the programme and its name. It is a creative programme which has been kindled by Fluxus movement ideas. This word originates from the Latin language and means "to flow". The movement which coined this name declares that art is in constant flux, a continuous flow which draws everyone in.

Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009!

In order to spread the word about our country and its capital, we have prepared the Ambassador Programme, which aims to market Vilnius and Lithuania around the globe. The first one to start this mission was Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas who in 14th century wrote letters to people of European cities, inviting them to come to Vilnius. Ambassadors of Vilnius as the European Capital of Culture are continuing the mission – they invite those who have never been here to come and those who have left to come back. They also spread good news about our outstanding country and efficiently represent it.
I am ambassador of Vilnius as the European Capital of Culture


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Member Since: 2/5/2008
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Hill of Crosses

The Hill of Crosses is a monument of people's being and faith. Although this hill is multifarious, but it irradiates with harmony. Located 12 kilometers from Šiauliai, beside the highway and railroad Šiauliai-Ryga, there is a Jurgaičiai (Domantai) hill fort called the Hill of Crosses. By the local people it is also called a hill of prayers, a Hill of Castle, Sacred Hill and Castlehill. The hill has thousands of crosses, brought here not only from various parts of Lithuania, but also from abroad (that is why it is called the Hill of Crosses). Crosses of various sizes will surprise you and make you sombre and serene at the same time. Everything seems to be alive and reminiscent of the past. In the Christian world this hill was made famous by the visit of pope John Paul II in 1993. The Hill of Crosses is held to be a monument of faith by the Catholic Church believers.

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Sounds Like:
Frederic Jaeger - la Donna e Mobile
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Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

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Björk  Vilniuje !

Björk  Vilniuje !2008-04-16Ilgai krauj kaitin gandai baigsi  liepos 13 d. / Vilnis atvyksta viena ~ymiausis pasaulio atlikjs Björk. Ji pasirodys Lietuvoje po beveik 3 metus trukusis intensyvis d...
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Alfredas Kukaitis. Vivat Vivaldi!

MELOMANIJAAlfredas Kukaitis. Vivat Vivaldi!2008-04-03A k i v a i z d u, kad Antonio Vivaldis (1678 03 04-1741 07 28)  vienas populiariausis praeities muzikos kkrjs. Vien jo ,,Keturi mets laikai" (Le...
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