7/14/2023 0 Comments Tatoo on bears hand![]() ![]() This cross is displayed on Lithuanian aircraft. Adopted by Grand Duke Jogaila as his personal insignia, it is usually associated with the Jogaila dynasty. The art of Lithuanian cross crafting was acknowledged as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2001 by UNESCO.Ī distinctive two-barred cross - the Vytis Cross - appears on the shield held by the knight in Lithuania's coat of arms. To plead for grace or to express gratitude, the crosses are built as memorials to the dead or as the signs of spiritual protection at certain places. They often feature organic flourishes, motifs of the sun, birds, and represent the World Tree. The crosses combine elements of architecture, sculpture, blacksmith art, and painting. Lietuviškas kryžius is a stylized folk art cross put up at crossroads, in cemeteries, near houses, and as votive offerings in churches. In addition to its formal use in churches, the cross in Lithuania long ago became a frequent subject of folk art. Gediminas Tower on a Belarusian stamp, 1942Ĭhristian symbols Crosses Many public events, encouraged by authoritarian regime of President Antanas Smetona were held in 1930, generating a cult of Vytautas. During the Interwar period of Lithuania, Vytautas was regarded as the greatest ruler in Lithuanian history and 1930 was officially declared as the Year of Vytautas. Victory in Battle of Grunwald of 1410 (Lithuanian: Žalgiris Battle) with Polish coalition became a turning point of Lithuanian history, establishing a permanent western border. Mindaugas and Gediminas are popular first names for men in Lithuania.ĭuring the period of Vytautas the Great, Lithuania reached the biggest extension of its territory. Gediminas is a frequently used street name, most notably Gediminas Avenue in Vilnius. EuroBasket 2011, which was held in Lithuania, used a modified version of the columns in its logo. They were often drawn on walls and fences as protest against the Soviet occupation. The Columns of Gediminas have been dated to the 14th century. Mindaugas was the first king of Lithuania, crowned in 1253. The town will be the capital of the Lithuanian lands and the dwelling of rulers and the glory of their deeds shall echo throughout the world". "What is destined for the ruler and the state of Lithuania, let it be: the iron wolf means a castle and a town which will be established by the ruler on this site. A seer interpreted this as meaning that a great city should be built there. Gediminas was said to have had a dream which led to the founding of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania in this dream, an iron wolf howled all night near the site of the present-day Gediminas Tower. Gediminas and Mindaugas are generally regarded as the founding fathers of Lithuania. Lietuva brangi (Precious Lithuania), written by the poet Maironis, is another important song sometimes called the unofficial national anthem. It was replaced by another national anthem during the Soviet era, and was reinstated in 1992 when the new constitution was ratified. ![]() The song was first publicly performed in Vilnius in 1905, and became the official national anthem in 1919. The music and lyrics were written in 1898 by Vincas Kudirka. "Tautiška giesmė" is the national anthem of Lithuania. Public displays of both the Nazi swastika and the hammer and sickle were banned in 2008. The latter situation is generally seen by Lithuanians as an occupation. Lithuania was occupied by Soviet Union in 1940-1941, later it was controlled Nazi government during World War II and was a Soviet Socialist Republic from 1944 until 1990. On the other hand, in keeping with the Soviet policy of encouraging what were seen as harmless expressions of ethnic identity, Lithuanian national costumes were often featured on postal stamps and elsewhere. For instance, during the Soviet occupation of Lithuania, the Lithuanian flag and the national anthem were replaced the Lithuanian Coat of Arms was not shown in official capacities. Some of the symbols are more heavily weighted with meaning than others. The less formal manifestations may be classified as national emblems. They appear less formally as recurring themes in literature, art and folk art, heraldry, monuments, clothing, personal decoration, and as the names of parks, bridges, streets, and clubs. These symbols are seen in official capacities, such as flags, coats of arms, postage stamps, and currency, and in URLs. The national symbols of Lithuania are used in Lithuania and abroad to represent the country and its people, history, culture, and nature.
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