Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Baltic Way

Join Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians, Ukrainians and friends as we commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Baltic Way.

Attendees are encouraged to wear their folk dress, bring flags, and bring friends! Let’s introduce the Baltic Way and our shared history and promising future to our American communities!

Gather beside the Pond Cafe at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT
Opening of the event – the Music from Baltics.

Program begins at 12:05 pm

Introduction Remarks by Dr. Dahlia Giedrimiene

Speakers:
Bradley Woodworth (Director of Baltic Studies, Yale University): The Significance of the Baltic Way

Representatives from three Baltic organizations –
* Estonia – Laine Kõiva Kingo
* Latvia – Valdis Vinkels
* Lithuania – Paulius Nenortas

* Speaker – Dr. Leo Walensky
Singing of popular songs from Baltics

A tribute at the Baltic Way Memorial next to Pond Café
Song: The Baltics are Awakening ( ‘Bunda jau Baltija, Atmostas Baltija´ / ‘Bunda jau Baltija’ /´Ärgake Baltimaad´

Announcements * Photos * Refreshments

For more information contact:
Dr. Dalia Giedrimiene dgiedrim@gmail.com ; tel. 860-965-4141
Mr. Paulius Nenortas 860-856-3302; Lt_hoops@yahoo.com
Mrs. Dzina Inkratiene inkratiene@sbcglobal.net

From American-Lithuanian Community, Hartford Chapter and Connecticut Council.