11th of March – Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania – a day dedicated to the fight of Lithuanians for their freedom and their mother tongue. This important day for Lithuania was commemorated by the residents and guests of Vilnius District in Rudamina in a celebratory procession with the national flag.
The festive commemoration of the Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania in Rudamina began with the Holy Mass for the freedom of the homeland.
After the Mass, the residents and guests of Rudamina took part in a procession through the streets of the village carrying a150-metre-long national flag. The procession was also attended by soldiers of the Duke Vaidotas Infantry Battalion and riflemen from the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union.
The Mayor of Vilnius District Municipality, Robert Duchnevič, welcomed the attendees.
"It is very nice to be here today in such a united community to celebrate the 11th of March. Without any military aggression, without weapons in our hands, with only a strong will, we have achieved results that we can be happy and proud of.
I was born and grew up in an independent Lithuania. I am grateful to those people who made history so that we can grow up and live freely, pursuing our ambitions.
What is a state? A state is each one of us, each one of us in our own family, community, and larger group, regardless of ethnicity and religion. How we will live in the future depends on us. And what we have achieved, we need to protect and cherish," said Mayor Duchnevič.
During the celebratory concert commemorating the 11 th of March – the most outstanding Vilnius District athletes and their coaches were honoured for successfully representing Vilnius District and Lithuania in national and foreign adult competitions.
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