Lithuania Celebrates Restoration of State Day
Lithuania commemorates its Restoration of State Day with various ceremonies and events, honoring its independence and historical figures.
On the morning of Lithuania's Restoration of State Day, national leaders gathered at the Rasos Cemetery in Vilnius to honor the signatories of the Act of Independence. Following the ceremony, state awards were presented in a solemn event held in the Presidential Palace's White Hall. At noon, the flags of all three Baltic states were ceremoniously raised at Simonas Daukantas Square, marking a moment of unity among these nations.
Later in the day, a mass was held at Vilnius Cathedral, culminating with a grand concert at the Lithuanian Philharmonic in the evening. The celebrations this year were particularly notable as they included attendance from high-profile European officials, such as European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and former Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius, emphasizing the importance of Lithuania's independence story within the larger context of European history.
Roberta Metsola, expressing her deep emotions regarding the participatory celebrations, highlighted the resilience of the Lithuanian people in their pursuit of freedom amidst historical adversities. This event is not only a reflection of Lithuania's national pride but also a day that resonates with themes of European unity and shared values of freedom and independence among nations that have fought against oppression.