6-31 January 2011

Photo exhibition Defence of Freedom in 1990-1991 in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Day of the Defenders of Freedom. Exhibition Gallery of the Seimas

Exhibition of graphic art My Lithuania by Vladas Liatukas in commemoration of the Day of the Defenders of Freedom. Lobby of the Seimas, Building 2

Exhibition of pupils’ works from Kaunas January 13 – Victory of My National Freedom, an event of the Year of Remembrance of Defence of Freedom and Great Losses. Lobby of the Seimas, Building 3

Exhibition of photographs by Romas Eidukevičius, Member of the Union of Volunteer Founders of Lithuania' s Army. Glass tunnel of the Seimas

Mobile school exhibition 2011 – the Year of Historical Memory, in commemoration of the struggles for freedom in 1991 and 1941, the losses, and the 20th anniversary of Lithuania’s international recognition hosted by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania

Models of the Soviet military equipment that menaced the young Independent Lithuania. Vytautas the Great War Museum, Technique and Transport Department, Vilnius, 21A Olandų Str., tel.: +370 5 261 9606

Friday, 7 January

Meeting of medical doctors and other staff to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Day of the Defenders of Freedom Memory is Alive Through Testimony. Constitution Hall, Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania

Saturday, 8 January

Attack by Pro-Soviet Forces and Defence of Freedom 

10.45

Holly Mass. St. Philip’s and St. Jacob’s Church

12.00

Event in commemoration of Lithuania’s restored independence and defence of freedom. Independence Square, Vilnius

12.30–15.00

Open hours at the Seimas

Video demonstration, theme guided tours of the Seimas and the Memorial of January 13, Guard of the Defenders of Freedom Change Ceremony

Concert. Kiev Teachers’ House Choir Pektoral (Ukraine), Choir of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, folk-song ensemble Salvė

16.00

Solemn Commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Union of Lithuanian Freedom Fighters. Vilnius Garrison Officer Club Karininkų Ramovė. 13 Pamėnkalnio Str., Vilnius *

Sunday, 9 January

12.00

Road of Life and Death, 20th Traditional International Run in commemoration of the victims of 13 January 1991. Antakalnis Cemetery – Television Tower

(The registration begins at 10 am by the Antakalnis Cemetery)

Monday, 10 January

Final round of Vilnius Schools’ Quiz Road to Freedom to mark the 20^th anniversary of the Day of the Defenders of Freedom. Exhibition Gallery of the Seimas*

10-12 January

Voluntary blood donation campaign at the headquarters of the Brethren of the Defence of Freedom of January 13. 64 Gedimino Ave., Vilnius

Tuesday, 11 January

 Attempt to Suppress Freedom of Speech 

11.30

Unveiling of a memorial plaque at the former National Defence Department (currently the building of the National Defence Volunteer Forces). 36 Viršuliškių Str., Vilnius

12.00

Unveiling of a memorial plaque at the Printing House

13.00

Unveiling of a memorial plaque at the premises of the Lithuanian Journalists’ Union. 35 Vilniaus Str. / 3 Palangos Str., Vilnius

14.00

Discussion-meeting of journalists Power of a Free Word Against Aggression. Constitution Hall, Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, with the participation of the Lithuanian and foreign journalists of the time *

10.00–18.00

Creative workshop for young journalists (students and pupils), including the design of a newspaper and information leaflets and organisation of press conferences *

16.00–18.00

Open hours at the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania

Unveiling of a model of defence posts. Lobby of the Seimas, Building 1

Opening of the photo exhibition Defence of Freedom in 1990-1991 in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Day of the Defenders of Freedom. Exhibition Gallery of the Seimas

Recording of eyewitness memories, video demonstration

Concert. Folk ensemble of Vilnius Garrison Officer Club Vilnelė and a pupils’ band from Adolfas Šapoka High School in Utena. Exhibition Gallery of the Seimas, Building 1

18.30

Sacred music concert. St. Casimir’s Church. 34 Didžioji Str., Vilnius

Wednesday, 12 January

Soviet Aggression and Defence of the Lithuanian State

10.00–16.00

Conference of the national defenders of 1990-1991 Supreme Council – the Last Barricade. March 11 Hall, Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania *

13.00

Medals of January 13 award ceremony. Presidential Palace *

14.00

Opening of the exhibition of pupils’ works from Kaunas January 13 – Victory of My National Freedom, an event of the Year of Remembrance of Defence of Freedom and Great Losses. Lobby of the Seimas, Building 3 *

14.00–16.00

Interactive educational event by 3rd year cadets, General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania What Lesson January 1991 Teaches. Constitution Hall, Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania *

16.30

Solemn parade of the national defenders of 1990-1991. Lobby of the Seimas, Building 1 *

17.00–22.00

Open hours at the Seimas

Exhibitions, video demonstration, painting workshops for children (theme: Free Lithuania), wishes to Lithuania, concerts

Concert. Choir of the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania Kariūnas (around 17.00), finalist of Lithuania’s Got Talent Bjelle ir PERU (soloist Raminta Naujanytė) (around 20.30), folklore ensemble Jorė of Vilnius Regional Culture Centre (around 21.00)
Performance Road to Freedom by Juozas Miltinis Gymnasium in Panevėžys (around 17.50)

17.30

Circle of the Flame of Freedom. By the TV Tower

Literary/musical event Thoughts of Dismay. By the TV Tower  

Installation Tunnel of Freedom

Musical composition Noctis by Jonas Sakalauskas in commemoration of his father Antanas Sakalauskas

18.00

Lighting of commemorative bonfires. By the building of the Lithuanian National Radio and Television

The Flame of Freedom is carried from the building of the Lithuanian National Radio and Television to the Seimas

Opening of an exhibition in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Day of the Defenders of Freedom hosted by the Lithuanian National Radio and Television

Unveiling of a memorial plaque at the building of the Lithuanian National Radio and Television

Paying tribute to the victims of January 13 Long Live Freedom. Square in front of the Vytautas the Great War Museum, Kaunas

19.00–20.30

Commemorative concert. Independence Square

20.30

Event by the Lithuanian Reform Movement Sąjūdis. Independence Square

21.00

Concert In Memoriam. St. Johns’ Church

21.00

Traditional meeting of the Parliament defenders. Vilnius Garrison Officer Club Karininkų Ramovė

Thursday, 13 January

Day of the Defenders of Freedom

8.00

Civic campaign Memory is Alive Through Testimony organised in schools, public institutions, embassies, and homes

8.05

Broadcast of a lesson on the public spirit on the Lithuanian National Radio and Television Channel 1

10.00

Solemn commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Day of the Defenders of Freedom Battle for the Freedom of Nations. March 11 Hall, Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania *

11.15

The Flag against the Tank, solemn carrying of a sash (200 m) in Lithuanian flag colours from the Cathedral Square to the Independence Square

12.00

Flag hoisting ceremony. Independence Square

12.30–14.00

Open hours at the Seimas

Exhibitions, video demonstration, wishes to Lithuania

13.30

Paying of tribute to the victims. Antakalnis Cemetery

Paying of tribute to the defenders of freedom. Cemeteries in Alytus, Kaunas, Kėdainiai, Marijampolė, and Rokiškis

14.30

Opening of the exhibition of graphic art My Lithuania by Vladas Liatukas in commemoration of the Day of the Defenders of Freedom. Lobby of the Seimas, Building 2

15.00

Unveiling of a memorial plaque for the victims at the Seimas Chapel of John Paul II

Meeting with the victims and their relatives, lighting of the symbolic bonfire Flame of Freedom, recording of memories of the events. Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, with the participation of the invitees to the solemn commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Day of the Defenders of Freedom Battle for the Freedom of Nations *

16.00

Sitting of the Lithuanian Pupils Parliament, March 11 Hall, Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania

17.30

Holy Mass. Vilnius Arch-Cathedral Basilica, other Catholic churches, and other religious communities in Lithuania

18.00

Premiere of Lux Aeterna, a staged poetic oratorio by Prof. Giedrius Kuprevičius in commemoration of the victims of January 13 events. Kaunas Sports Hall

Sunday, 16 January

Tribute to those who perished for Lithuania’s freedom

14.00

Liturgical prayer

Unveiling of a memorial plaque in honour of the national defenders. Building 1, Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania

Remembrance bonfire

Monday, 17 January

20th Anniversary of the National Defence Volunteer Forces

10.00

Holly Mass. St. Ignatius’ Church. 6 Šv. Ignoto Str., Vilnius

12.00

Solemn military parade. Independence Square. 53 Gedimino Ave., Vilnius

12.30

Army Porridge. By the building of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania

13.30

Solemn commemoration. March 11 Hall, Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania *

17.00

Reception. Vilnius Garrison Officer Club Karininkų Ramovė. 13 Pamėnkalnio Str., Vilnius *