New Prime Minister and Cabinet Sworn In

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New ministerial leadership seen as a positive step for Lithuania.

Lithuanian-American Nominated for Army’s Leadership

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A chance for Lithuania to move its
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Sr. Margarita Bareikaitė

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The Hill of Crosses in Šiauliai, Lithuania.

—photo: R. Ardys-Juška

SPECIAL FOCUS ON LITHUANIANS IN SIBERIA

Exiled to Siberia: Laima’s Story

Leona T. Gustaff
A family’s harrowing exile to Siberia.

Honoring A Courageous Woman

Sr. Ona Mikaila
An exiled woman brings hope to other deportees.

The Siberian Experience Televised

Ina Bertulytė Bray
A documentary provides a chronicle of the torturous years in Soviet gulags.

Thoughts on the 50th Anniversary of the Deportations

Irena Blekys
A chance to pass along all we know to the next generation.

Joy to Many...

Rože Šomkaitė
Special individuals answer many people’s prayers.

The Magic of St. John’s Night

With all its ancient mysteries, Lithuania’s celebration of St. John’s night can be a part of your traditional picnic! Part of the midsummer night’s festivities can include a bonfire, refreshments, singing Lithuanian songs about youth and love, and telling Lithuanian folktales about witches, demons, and the fern blossom’s magic. Have the kids search for the mystical fern blossom and let the fun begin — the Lithuanian way!

—Source: Lithuanian Customs and Traditions by Danutė Brazytė -Bindokienė.