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Reflections, 10 Years of Lithuania's Changes
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Marina Mar 6.

Lithuanian Christmas Traditions - Tell us about yours!

Started Nov. 27, 2009

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Started Oct. 24, 2009

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4 photos by Marina were featured

on Monday

Marina added 6 photos to the album 'Kaziukas Fair 2010'

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Marina replied to Marina's discussion 'Reflections, 10 Years of Lithuania's Changes'

Thanks Maryte, for sharing memories and discussion on the situation.

on Saturday

Marina replied to Bev Paul's discussion 'traditional spiritual practices'

Hi Bev, interesting question! Legend has it that the ancient ways are always close to the surface in Lithuania. I have seen both ancient and Christian symbols, with sun's rays and slice of moon together on many iron crosses atop cathedrals. I am not…

March 1

Marina commented on Vincas Karnila's event 'Kaziuko Muge'

I love the Kaziukas Fair!

February 28

Marina replied to Marina's discussion 'Reflections, 10 Years of Lithuania's Changes'

A friend of mine from Vilnius told me a little bit about that day... she was 10 years old and saw the tanks rolling into town, rattling windows as they rumbled past. Fear was tangibly thick that day but the courage of what was happening was even str…

January 15

Marina replied to Marina's discussion 'Reflections, 10 Years of Lithuania's Changes'

Thank you for sharing your heart-felt memories Julia!

January 15

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What is your interest in Lithuania?

"I love Lithuania" because my grandmother and grandfather were from there. Having visited Lithuania several times since 1999, I have come to love the language, the people, the culture, the food... all things Lithuanian!

My Favorite Lithuanian Books

Some of my favorite Lithuanian books are: Art of Lithuanian Cooking, by Maria Gieysztor De Gorgey
Colloquial Lithuanian, by Ian Press
Haris Poteris ir Isminties Akmuo (Lithuanian edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone), by J. K. Rowling
Lithuania: The Rebel Nation, by Vytas Stanley Vardys

My personal Lithuanian books list is cataloged here: MyLibraryThing.

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"Laiškas Mylimajam" video - Gintarė Jautakaitė

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Three Sheets - Lithuania Part 2 of 2

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Three Sheets - Lithuania Part 1 of 2

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Marina's Blog

Happy New Year and a Message from President Grybauskaitė

Laimingų Naujųjų Metų!
Watch my tribute video to Vilnius '09 here.

New Year Greetings from President Dalia Grybauskaitė Dear Fellow People of Lithuania, As we celebrate the New Year with joy and excitement, I wish to extend my greetings to you all.
This past year was difficult, bu… Continue

Posted on January 1, 2010 at 10:00pm —

Lithuanian Straw Christmas Ornaments

Today I am celebrating the Lithuanian tradition of creating handmade ornaments made of straw. This handicraft is often taught in Lithuanian communities around the United States, and the practice is still passed down in families throughout Lithuania. On the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture website you must see their beautiful Christmas tree filled with these ornaments (located at O'Hare International Airport). The mus… Continue

Posted on December 21, 2009 at 10:00pm —

Kalėdų valgiai

I'm ordering Lithuanian Christmas foods today from Valgiai.com... first of course Šakotis the wonderful cake shaped like a Christmas tree, then poppy seed cookies, and other goodies. Check them out at www.valgiai.com.

I've ordered some great foods from this Chicago-based site including my favorite Vilnius dark rye bre… Continue

Posted on December 13, 2009 at 8:30pm —

Flash Mob Commemorates Baltic Way's 20th Anniversary

Vilnius, Lithuania

The article "Flash Mob Commemorates Baltic Way's 20th Anniversary" , was posted on Canada.com describing a… Continue

Posted on September 2, 2009 at 8:00pm —

Watch 1000 Year Song Festival Rebroadcast

Thanks to Raymond Balta, who has re-broadcast this week's 1000 Year Song Festival in Vilnius Lithuania, from Lithuanian TV. He has several segments of the festiva… Continue

Posted on July 5, 2009 at 8:00am —

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At 7:57am on March 2, 2010, Bernard Terway (Tirva) said…: Thanks for letting me post the pictures. I did get in and remove the duplicates and added some more today. I want to add the pictures I took on withes hill on Neringa too. I think they are interesting. Hope everyone else does when I finish.

Bernard aka LinksmasGrybas

At 3:31pm on March 1, 2010, Bernard Terway (Tirva) said…: Marina - I posted some pictures and would like to post some more. I goofed and did a couple double and would like to get rid of the doubles. How do I do this? I tried as much as I could but can not delete them. Help

Bernard aka LinksmasGrybas

At 6:18am on February 6, 2010, Marina said…: Hi Les, thanks so much for posting those great photos! I have approved them all so they are now on your page, and I have selected a bunch to be featured on the front page of the site. These are beautiful photos! And nice to get winter scenes, we don't have any from the other members. I would someday like to be in Vilnius on New Year's. Did they have fireworks as usual?

I will be in Vilnius later in March as well. I have a lot of plans of interviews, photo and video projects. What else do you like to do when you're there, other than take great photos??
Cheers!
Marina

At 9:19am on February 5, 2010, Les Davies said…: Hi Marina. Have added my photos now. I hope you like them. Am going again on March 3rd.

At 7:05am on December 3, 2009, LINA Walker said…: Thank you! What a great page!

At 6:05pm on September 25, 2009, LT Goodies said…: Hey Marina, that will not be a problem. What kind of style are you looking for? Do you want a spray painted look, or something else? Let me know, and we will get designing :)

At 10:48am on September 23, 2009, LT Goodies said…: Hey Marina,
My real name is Andrius, I heard about the site from my wife actually. I was born in Lithuania but have been living in the states for 18 years now. I am glad to find the site, and I am glad you like some of the stuff on our site. I was wondering if you would be interested in doing a banner link exchange. That would be great. Thanks for accepting us.

At 9:04pm on September 18, 2009, Amy Bakchis said…: Thanks for the membership and the hello! I love learning about Lithuania and am slowly trying to get a grasp on the language so that I can speak it with my husband.

At 1:24pm on September 10, 2009, Vincent C. Bernota said…: Aciu, this looks like a great site for American-Lithuanians and Lithuanians all over the world, and Lithuanians too!