Draugas News

02/21/2025

An excellent, intelligent interview with Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė. Listen to the end. Read a profile of the defense minister in the next issue of Draugas News. Subscribe at draugas.org/news.
https://youtu.be/ZAfCCacgC0U?si=i6OyReQDsSfxOD0g

Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovilė Sakalienė says Europe needs to be "armed to the teeth" now that the US is pivoting away from its traditional transatlantic...

02/21/2025

Toronto joins in marking the third anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine. Be there with your Lithuanian flags, showing support.

Participants are encouraged to send their photos and reports to [email protected]. Together, we ensure that our voices of solidarity are heard and documented.

02/21/2025

Join the Ukrainian protests nationwide on February 22 as we mark the third anniversary of Russia's brutal attack on Ukraine. Chicagoans will gather at the Wrigley Building at 4 PM. Bring your Lithuanian flags to show unity with Ukraine.

On Monday, Feb 24 there will be a prayer service at Holy Name Cathedral.

Let us not forget the atrocities in Bucha in March 2022—an undeniable reminder that Russia is the aggressor. More than 450 civilians were massacred, with reports of torture, r**e, and indiscriminate killings. Stand in solidarity and show that these crimes will not be ignored.

02/21/2025

02/18/2025

June 9, 10, 11 in Boston.

🚀 BIG NEWS! 🚀

The countdown has begun, and registration is now LIVE for the highly anticipated North American Lithuanian Forum!

🔗 REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/NALB25

This is your chance to engage with top industry leaders, visionaries, and professionals shaping the future of Lithuanian and North American business relations. Join us from June 9-11 at the iconic MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Whether you're looking to expand your network, explore exciting business opportunities, or gain fresh perspectives, mark your calendar — this is where you need to be!

✨ Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. Secure your spot today!
👉 For more details: www.nalbforum.com

02/17/2025

Lithuanians in Arizona celebrated Lithuanians Independence Day with a hike!

02/17/2025

Prince Harry with Lithuanian athletes at the Invictus Games.

02/17/2025

🇱🇹 LITHUANIA WINS WORLD ICE FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP! 🇱🇹

On Independence Day, Feb 16th, in Grand Rapids, MI, Team Lithuania triumphed on the global stage, reeling in victory for the second time! They also won last year in Mongolia.

02/16/2025

Happy Independence Day to all Lithuanians of good will!

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02/16/2025

Sounds lovely. March 7 at the Siela Art Gallery at the Lithuanian World Center in Lemont, IL

02/15/2025

Tickets to the 11th North American Lithuanian Song Festival concert are now available for purchase! Gather your family and friends, and don’t delay, so that you can get the best seats in the house!

Song festival concert features:
> 65 choirs from across the United States, Canada, and Europe
> 1,500 singers + 100 dancers and actors
> A folk orchestra from Cleveland’s sister city, Klaipėda, Lithuania
> Continues a tradition started over 100 years ago in Lithuania and nearly 70 years ago in the Lithuanian diaspora in North America
> Recognized by UNESCO as a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”
> Held at the historic Cleveland Public Auditorium
Don’t miss this unique concert that occurs only once every five years and has come to Cleveland for the very first time!

Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/song-festival-concert-tickets-1092386018989?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

02/14/2025

Shockwaves: Lithuania Warns Against Trump-Putin deal

Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/eudebates At a crucial NATO Defence Ministers' meeting, Lithuania’s Defence Minister issued a powerful call for Europe to take...

02/13/2025

Boston Baltic Film Festival | February 28 – March 2
Get ready for a cinematic journey through the most captivating films from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia at this year’s Boston Baltic Film Festival! This festival is a showcase of the best in Baltic cinema today.

Special Screening – March 1: FLOW
On the eve of the Academy Awards, don’t miss FLOW, the most talked-about Latvian animation of the year. This mesmerizing film, up for two Oscar nominations (fingers crossed!), will be shown on the big screen—and one of the animators will be there for a live discussion.

Virtual Screenings: March 3–17
Can’t make it in person? Stream select festival films from anywhere in the U.S. FLOW won’t be part of the virtual lineup, but you might catch it in theaters soon!

Get your tickets now: www.bostonbalticfilm.org

TWO Oscars nominations for the Latvian cat! We are over the moon! Congrats to the amazing creators! Now, on March 1st we can have our own pre-Oscars party in Boston with one of FLOW’s animators/visual artists - Mārtiņš Upītis present, while screening it on the big screen during BBFF ‘25! 🐈‍⬛
https://www.bostonbalticfilm.org/

02/13/2025

Lithuanians in Texas – take note! Amazing concert featuring Kęstutis Stančiauskas in Austin on February 23.

02/13/2025

The Lithuanian Scouts Association invites you to participate in the annual St. Casimir Festival taking place on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Visit the DRAUGAS booth for unique Lithuanian cultural items, gifts and sample issues of our 3 publications:
DRAUGAS newspaper in Lithuanian
DRAUGAS NEWS newspaper in English
LITHUANIAN HERITAGE magazine in English.

02/13/2025

Dreaming of Summer at Camp Dainava!
Right now, Camp Dainava is covered in snow, but soon, the fields will be alive with laughter, songs, and summer adventures. Now is the perfect time to plan for camp!
Camp Dainava offers English, Lithuanian, and mixed-language camps—something for everyone. Get ready for unforgettable days filled with friendship, learning, and Lithuanian spirit!
Check out the camp schedule here: www.dainava.org
Founded by the Lithuanian Roman Catholic Federation of America in 1955, Camp Dainava is located in Manchester, Michigan.