During the traditional observance of February 16, V. Landsbergis addressed the audience from the balcony of the Signatories' House in Lithuania. He highlighted the significance of the location and the day, stating that it was here, 108 years ago, that the Act of Independence of Lithuania was signed and read. This historical moment marks a pivotal change, where Lithuania asserted its sovereignty, transforming from a territory ruled by foreign powers such as Russia and Germany to a self-governing nation.