Commemoration of 32nd Anniversary of Baltic Way

Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians and supporters gather to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the Baltic Way, the peaceful human chain that defied the Kremlin and demanded freedom for the Baltic peoples of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This event, organized by BALTNET, is free and open to the public. Join us! Flags and national folk dress are recommended.

Participants will gather at the Freedom Tree and the memorial stone established to mark Black Ribbon Day, the anniversary of the secret protocols of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact between Hitler and Stalin, which let to the illegal annexation of these countries.

The schedule is as follows:

Opening of the event – the Music from Baltics.

Coordinator of the Music – Ruth Petkaitis

Photos & Video – by Paulius Nenortas & Dr. Dalia Giedrimiene

Official Program – starts at 12:05

Introduction by Dr. D. Giedrimiene

Speakers:

The significance of Baltic Way

• Bradley Woodworth – Director of Baltic Studies, Yale University

Representatives from Three Baltic States –

• Estonia – Laine Kõiva-Kingo
• Latvia – Valdis Vinkels
• Lithuania – Paulius Nenortas:

Introduction of Ukrainians:

• Speaker – Dr. Leo Walensky

Singing of popular songs from Baltics

Placing Flowers on the stone – next to Pond Café

– by 3 representatives from Baltics

Final song – Bunda jau Baltija LYRICS TO “THE BALTICS ARE AWAKENING” will be provided.

(English translation also available) “Atmostas Baltija / Bunda jau Baltija / Ärgake baltimaad”

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