Monthly Archives: April 2021

The New Book about Lithuania’s Mass Emigration

The new book discusses the mass waves of Lithuanian emigration in 1868- 2020, their emergence and the public reaction to them. The author of the book, prof. Alfonsas Eidintas, raises a series of important questions: How do the emigration centers affect the current emigration; What is the impact of the emigration on the homeland; How does it affect the nation; Is emigration useful or damaging to nation’s and state’s development?

Read more April 22, 2021

The Lithuanian Diaspora Art Museum in Vilnius

The branch of the Lithuanian National Museum of Art which has been operated as the Vytautas Kasiulis Art Museum has been transformed into the Lithuanian Diaspora Art Museum. In order to form a new identity of the museum and to acquaint visitors with the contribution of Lithuanian artists who have lived and created abroad, an extensive program has been prepared.

Read more April 16, 2021

New Blog Focuses on Life Stories of Australia’s First Transport

Ann Tündern-Smith has started a blog to focus on the life stories of the Baltic passengers of Australia’s First Transport.

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