They are reserved, but very sincere and frank people. They have swastikas on their necks and calm in their eyes. They belong to the community called Romuva.
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Romuva: respect for live tradition in XXIst century
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Out with the Winter? (photo gallery)
There was no real winter in Lithuania this year, but the ceremony called "Užgavėnės" was performed loudly. Similar events sacred to sending the winter off can be seen in Poland, Germany, Austria, Ukraine and Russia.
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A Day without Catholic Chains
The last pagans in Europe – Lithuanian people were Christianized in 1387. 620 years passed by and now 79% of Lithuanians say they are members of the Roman Catholic community. They prepare for Christmas, but more than this religious holiday Christmas Eve is welcome. Continue reading ...
The price of victory - bronze bananas
Lithuania already has a ticket to Olympic Games in Peking. The basketball team won against the team from Greece in Eurobasket 2007 "little final" and came back with bronze medals. The game, which once was promoted by Lithuanians in America, still has the great number of fans at home. Continue reading ...
Vilnius' regatta 2007 (photos)
By celebrating water festival Vilnius meets autumn. People are urged to go in for sports and to use rivers more positively for that reason.
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Balsiai, the highly motivated ones
Almost all communities of the old part of Vilnius are self organized because of the problems they have faced. Whereas the newly developing region Balsiai has the self organized community seeking to avoid the possible upcoming problems.
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