VILNIUS, LITHUANIA Chicago’s Sister City Since 1993
Committee Chair: Stanley Balzekas
ABOUT VILNIUS - Fast Facts
Mayor: Arturas Zuokas Country: Lithuania Country Location: Eastern Europe Country Population: Over 3 million City Population: Over 600,000 Geography: Situated in southeastern Lithuania History: One of the country’s oldest cities, founded by Gediminas who declared Vilnius the “royal town.” Vilnius remains the political, economic and cultural center of Lithuania. Industry: Electronic equipment, clothing, furniture, forestry products Did You Know? Vilnius hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, including Ugavënës, a traditional celebration of the farewell to the winter, the Poetry Spring Festival, the St. Cristophorus Summer Music Festival, Winter Holidays, and New Year’s Celebrations. Flag Description: Yellow represents the wheat fields & freedom from want, red depicts patriotism & courage, green symbolizes the forests & renewed hope.
PAST VILNIUS - CHICAGO PROGRAMS
2011 March 16
The Vilnius Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania hosted the Independence Day of Lithuania reception at the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall. The reception included the presentation of the works of renowned Lithuanian artist M. K.Čiurlionis and a piano performance.
The Vilnius Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in Chicago invite you to attend a performance by Lithuanian singer and songwriter Mindaugas Briedis (guitar), accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Aušrinė Garsonaitė (piano and violin). The program will include songs (in Lithuanian and English) which are part of Briedis’ [...]
Don’t miss the Hope & Spirit series at The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture. Various events are taking place all summer long!
Dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Soviet deportation of Lithuanians to Siberia, Hope & Spirit, is a series of ongoing exhibitions, film screenings, discussions and projects taking place at The Balzekas Museum of [...]
On March 16, 2011, the Vilnius Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania hosted the Lithuanian Independence Day reception at the Chicago Cultural Center – Preston Bradley Hall. The reception included a presentation of the works of renowned Lithuanian artist M. K. Čiurlionis and a piano performance.
