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 EXHIBITION „THE FIRST SURGE"
Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in New York
sponsored the exhibition “The First Surge/Pirmoji Banga”.
I t was opened in April 9, 2008.
EXHIBITION „THE FIRST SURGE/ PIRMOJI BANGA“ DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF
LITHUANIAN IMMIGRANTS TO THE USA DURING THE END OF NINETEENTH CENTURY –
BEGINNING OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Exhibition presents the history of Lithuanian immigration to the USA,
cultural and public activities of Lithuanian Americans, Lithuanian book
publishing, efforts of Lithuanian Americans in getting Lithuania‘s
independence recognized in the United States and around the world. This
exhibition is compiled by the Lithuanian National Martynas Mažvydas Library
from the valuable archival documents and collections in the Library’s Rare
Book and Manuscript Department Collections.
 Lithuania
was presented
at
The
New York Times Travel Show
Lithuania was presented at The New York Times Travel Show on
February 29 till 2 March, 2008.
The National Tourism Boards of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania had a joint
booth "Welcome to the Baltics: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania".
Lithuania was also presented at the GoBalticEurope.com / Baltic Sea Tourism
Commission (BTC) booth sponsored by Ms. Ann Charles.
Baltic Workshop "Exploring Estonia, Latvia and
Lithuania" on March 1 was
organized by Ann Charles and presented by GoBalticEurope.com/Baltic Sea
Tourism Commission (BTC), with the participation of the Estonian Tourist
Board, the Latvian Tourism Development Agency, and the Lithuanian State
Department of Tourism.
Show attendees got a taste of Baltic culture with performances by
Baltic entertainers. On Saturday, March 1, the Lithuanian Children's Choir "Varpelis" performed
at the Cultural Stage, followed by Ensemble "Jaunos Sirdys" courtesy of
GoBalticEurope.com/BTC.
 Business
conference on Baltic States in Connecticut
On
November 14,
2007, the
BALTNET
(Baltic New England Development Network, Inc.) hosted a business conference
at
Saint Joseph
College,
West Hartford, CT ,
"BALTNET
and the Baltics"
The guest speaker, Consul General of the Republic of
Lithuania in New York Ambassador Jonas Paslauskas made a presentation "Trade
and Investment Opportunities in Lithuania".
The event
offered an opportunity to learn about business
environment
in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, experience a touch of the Baltic culture
with food and music. It was sponsored by
MetroHartford Alliance, The World Affairs Council of
Connecticut, Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C., Connecticut Department of
Economic and Community Development.
The
Baltic New England Development Network Inc. (BALTNET),
a corporate member of LABC, is a
non-profit organization which provides a variety of services to promote and
facilitate collaboration between the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia
and Estonia and the New England States. Its mission is to encourage, develop
and expand economic partnerships among business, cultural, and educational
institutions. The organization is led
by Dr. Dalia Giedrimienė and Dr. Raymond Krisciokaitis-Krisst.
For more information see:
http://www.baltnetus.com/events%2010
 President
Valdas Adamkus met with the Lithuanian community in New
York
On September 26, 2007
President of the Republic of
Lithuania
Valdas Adamkus
met with the Lithuanian community in New York.
Ms. Ramutė Zukas, Chairwoman of the Lithuanian American Community of New
York thanked President Adamkus for his concern for and support to the preservation of the Lithuanian national identity and for his support to keep Our Lady of Vilnius Roman Catholic Church in Manhattan from being closed down.
Speaking to the members of the community, Valdas Adamkus shared impressions from his meetings and informal talks with heads of state at the UN General Assembly, underlining that it was good to know that Lithuania’s achievements were highly valued in the world.
“We are a model to be followed by other countries walking down the path of democratic reforms. In a period of seventeen years, together with the young generation, we have achieved things that took other countries long decades to accomplish,” said Mr. Adamkus. “It shows that our nation has a huge potential and that we have many decent, honest, and industrious people.”
“I believe that Lithuania will establish itself among the ten best countries of the EU,” said Mr. Adamkus.
Valdas Adamkus noted that although people in Lithuania were often disappointed by various kinds of political tension, unfulfilled promises, and unresolved social problems, quality of life is constantly improving.
With respect to the emigration phenomenon, President Adamkus expressed hope that most of those who had left Lithuania would eventually find their way back home.
“We have to build together a life which would make all of us feel good in Lithuania so that we do not have to leave our homeland and live abroad,” said Mr. Adamkus.
Members of the Lithuanian community of New York wanted to know President Adamkus’ opinion on double citizenship and inquired about the prospects for its legalization in the near future. They were interested in ways of preserving the Lithuanian cultural heritage created or collected abroad, the law and order system in Lithuania and the possibilities of transmitting Lithuanian TV broadcasts to the United States.
 Farewell
reception for Consul General
Mindaugas
Butkus
On June 23,
2007
the New York District of the Lithuanian American Community,
the Manhattan Chapter
of the Lithuanian American Community and the Consulate
General of Lithuania held a farewell reception for Consul General Mindaugas
Butkus on the occasion of his end of term of office.
The event was attended by members of the
Lithuanian American Community
and the Consulate General. It was held
in the Community House of
Forest Hills, New York.
 Basketball
team
"Artojas" participated in the tournament in Wasington, D.C.
On March 17,
2007, the New York
basketball team "Artojas" participated in the tournament in Wasington, D.C.
The tournament was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in
Washington.
The Consulate General was
represented by two members of the Consulate General playing for "Artojas".
 Restoration
of Lithuania’s Independence was commemorated in New York
The Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence was commemorated at the Union League Club in New York on March 13, 2007.
The Consul General of the Republic of Lithuania, Mindaugas Butkus, welcomed the audience of three different waves of immigrants (those who arrived in the early 1900’s, refugees after WWII and the most recent wave who came after the restoration of independence). In his address the Consul General invited everyone who cares about Lithuania to work together to help build a strong Lithuanian State for the future generations.
The Consul General stated, that “if those, who live in Lithuania and those who choose to live elsewhere, will become active participants in the affairs of the Republic of Lithuanian, only then we will create a country we will want to live in.”
The Commemoration of the Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence was organized by the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in New York and with the Manhattan Chapter of the Lithuanian American Community.
Parishioners of Our Lady of
Vilnius Church protested in New York
March 11th, 2007: Parishioners and friends of Our Lady of
Vilnius Church gathered at St. Patrick Cathedral on
5th Avenue in Manhattan to protest the closing of the Lithuanian Church,
founded in 1905.
Lithuania, Estonia,
Latvia & Lithuania presented at The New
York Times Travel Show, February 23-25
The National Tourism Boards
of Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania invited the travel experts and press to visit
their joint booth (#114), ”Welcome to the Baltics: Similar and Diverse,” at
The New York Times Travel Show at the Jacob Javits Convention
Center in New York.
Representatives of all three
countries were on hand to discuss the exciting travel opportunities of
this dynamic region, which is also a frequent spa and cruise destination.
In addition, a Baltic
workshop was organized by photo journalist Ms Ann Charles for
GoBalticEurope.com / Baltic Sea
Tourism Commission-BTC (booth #115).
Show attendees were given a
taste of Baltic culture with performances by Baltic entertainers, scheduled
for Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25.
 Lithuanian
Independence Celebration in New York
February 11, 2007, Sunday
10 am – Solemn Mass
Annunciation Church
259 North Fifth Street, Brooklyn, New York 11211.
After Mass - lunch in the Parish Hall
1.30 pm – Holiday Celebration
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Hall (near Annunciation Church)
275 North Eight St., Brooklyn, NY 11211.
Speaker:
Jonas Öhman,
journalist, translator and producer (Sweden).
Artistic program: actors Tadas Alinskas and Darius Sužiedėlis,
folk dance group from Boston (under direction of Tomas Mikuckis).
 Lithuanian
business presentation in
Manchester (NH)
On November 16, 2006, the Consulate General of Lithuania in New York (in cooperation with Honorary Consul Thorsteinn Gislason and New Hampshire International Trade Office) made a Lithuanian business presentation at Business School of Southern New Hampshire University.
Presentations on business opportunities in Lithuania were made by Consul Algimantas Misevicius and Honorary Consul Thorsteinn Gislason.
President
Valdas
Adamkus met with representatives of the business
community
On September 20,
2006, President of the Republic of
Lithuania Valdas Adamkus met with representatives
of business community in New York. The meeting was hosted by Lithuanian
American Business Council and Consulate
General of the Republic of Lithuania in New York.
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