Lithuanian State Restoration Day Event Program

February 8–13

Creative sewing workshops “A Small Attribute – A Great Love for Lithuania”
For families with children and persons aged 18+. Advance registration required by phone +370 41 37 17 37. Individual visitors welcome on February 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 9–13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Šiaulių apskrities Povilo Višinskio viešoji biblioteka, Aušros Ave. 62

February 11

10–11 a.m. First stage of the Šiauliai city pre-primary education groups children’s recitation competition “The Most Beautiful Words for Lithuania”
Šiaulių „Romuvos“ progimnazija, Dainų St. 13

February 12

2:30 p.m. Civic forum “A Creative Personality – A Free State”
Šiaulių „Romuvos“ gimnazija, Dainų St. 7

6 p.m. Opening of the painting exhibition of Antanas Martinaitis (1939–1986)
Participation of A. Martinaitis’ son Arvydas Martinaitis, exhibition presented by art critic Algė Gudaitytė
Šiaulių kultūros centro galerija „Laiptai“, Žemaitės St. 83

February 13

10 a.m. Event “A Small Heart – A Great Lithuania”
Šiauliai “Saulės” Primary School Sports Hall, Dainų St. 15

1:30 p.m. Basketball tournament “Three on Three” dedicated to Lithuanian State Restoration Day
Šiaulių „Romuvos“ gimnazija, Dainų St. 7

2 p.m. Quiz dedicated to February 16
Šiauliai Simono Daukanto Engineering Gymnasium, S. Daukanto St. 71

5 p.m. Commemoration of Lithuanian State Restoration Day
Screening of the film “Return Independence”
Free admission with invitations distributed from January 30 at the Šiauliai Cultural Center box office, Rėkyva Cultural House and www.ticketmarket.lt
Šiauliai Cultural Center Rėkyva Cultural House, Energetikų St. 7

February 15

2 p.m. Concert “We Were Born Lithuanians”
Performed by chamber choirs of the Šiauliai Cultural Center: “Atžalynas”, “Vasara”, “Bičiuliai”, choir “Tremtinys”, Šiauliai “Dagilėlis” Singing School 3rd grade boys’ choir and 4th grade girls’ ensemble
Free admission with invitations distributed from February 2 at the Šiauliai Cultural Center box office and www.ticketmarket.lt
Šiauliai Cultural Center Chamber Hall, Aušros Ave. 31

February 16

“Kahoot” quiz “I Celebrate Lithuania”
Šiaulių apskrities Povilo Višinskio viešoji biblioteka Facebook account

9:30 a.m. Festive February 16 procession in Signatarai Alley
Lieporiai Park

10 a.m.–12 p.m. Literary-artistic action “Routes of Independence” on city buses (routes 12 and 21)
Poetry by Lithuanian authors will be read by actors of the State Šiauliai Drama Theatre

11 a.m.–1 p.m. Preparation for possible emergency situations
Resurrection Square

11 a.m. Weaving of a national bracelet “Yellow, Green, Red – Let’s Weave Together”
Baltic Culture Center “Baltų kelias”, Vilniaus St. 213

11 a.m. Holy Mass
St. Apostles Peter and Paul Cathedral, Aušros tak. 3

12 p.m. Solemn commemoration of Lithuanian State Restoration Day
Program: Lithuanian State Flag raising ceremony and theatrical musical program “The Signatories and the Foundations of Values”
Resurrection Square

12 p.m. Civic action “790 Tricolors for Šiauliai”
Resurrection Square

1 p.m. excursion “Resounding City Histories. The Bells of Šiauliai”
Guide will wait in the courtyard of Šiauliai Cathedral

1:30 p.m. Festive concert “Journey with Lithuania’s Freedom”
Šiaulių kultūros centro galerija „Laiptai“, Žemaitės St. 83

2 p.m. Commemoration of Lithuanian State Restoration Day – February 16
Lecture by historian Dr. Mindaugas Nefas “The Riflemen’s Idea and Its Implementation in Lithuania”
Šiauliai “Aušros” Museum Venclauskiai House-Museum, Vytauto St. 89

3 p.m. Concert “Colors of the Homeland”
Šiauliai Cultural Center Great Concert Hall, Aušros Ave. 31

4:30 p.m. Concert “Our Home”
Concert Hall “Saulė”, Tilžės St. 140

February 18

12 p.m. Concert “This Land Was Gifted to Me by Fate”
Šiaulių apskrities Povilo Višinskio viešoji biblioteka, Aušros Ave. 62

FREE EXHIBITIONS AND MUSEUM VISITS
February 9–21

Literature exhibition “February 16 – Day of Freedom and Unity”
Šiauliai City Municipality Public Library Children’s Literature Department

February 9–27

Publication exhibition “Šiauliai Footprint in the History of Lithuania’s Freedom”

February 9 – March 15

Creative works exhibition “Colors of the Homeland”

February 14–21

Art project-exhibition “I Will Decorate Lithuania with Colors” on city buses

February 16

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Antanas Martinaitis painting exhibition
Šiauliai Cultural Center gallery „Laiptai“

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Exhibition visits
Šiauliai Art Gallery, Vilniaus St. 245

11 a.m.–5 p.m. Visits to divisions of Šiauliai “Aušros” Museum
Chaimas Frenkelis Villa-Museum
Photography Museum
Venclauskiai House-Museum
Šiauliai History Museum
Žaliūkiai Miller's Farmstead-Museum
Bicycle Museum
Radio and Television Museum

12:00–3:30 p.m. Exhibition “Students of Šiauliai Gymnasium – Signatories of the February 16 Act of Independence of Lithuania”

February 16–20

Publication exhibition “Lithuania’s Road to Independence”

February 16 – March 20

Republican creative works exhibition “I Hear You, Lithuania!”

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OTHER EVENTS
February 1–28

Educational activity “The February 16, 1918 Act: Signatories and Šiauliai”

February 1 – March 10

Celebrate the State in Educational Workshops!
Ticket price 3–6 Eur. Šiauliai Cultural Center Craft Workshops

February 8

10 a.m. Educational workshop “Colorful Stones of the Muses”

February 10

1 p.m. Educational event “Algorithm of Choice”

February 12

10 a.m. Educational workshop “Creating Postcards with Lithuanian Symbols”

February 13

10 a.m. Educational workshop “Tricolor Lithuania”
11 a.m. Creative workshop “Hearts for Lithuania”
11 a.m. Creative workshop “Baltic Symbols in Books”

February 19

10 a.m. Origami education “I Love Lithuania”

February 27

11 a.m. Creative workshop “Baltic Symbols in Books”

Rules for the use of unmanned aircraft in mass events

Organizer – Šiauliai City Municipality
Event organizer – Šiauliai Cultural Center

Events are free of charge unless otherwise indicated.
Filming and photography may take place during events, and material may be published in accordance with legal procedures.