Ingrida Bublys honored Lithuania's 100th Anniversary Gala Cleveland Lithuanian Club December 1, 2018
On February 16, 2018, Lithuanians all over the world celebrated the birth of a new Lithuania. This date is like a bridge between the old Lithuania born on July 6, 1253 and the new independent Lithuania restored on March 11, 1990. Had it not been for February 16, there would have been no events of 11 of March, nor the subsequent success story.
The Centennial of the new Lithuania is a success story. The main achievements are as follows: Lithuania has become a player of the European and world history, with its modern civil society aware of the importance of freedom and the responsibility that goes with it, and with new emerging vistas for action for the Lithuanian state and its people.
On December 1, 2018 members and friends of the Lithuanian community gathered for a gala dinner and evening to commemorate the conclusion of the year long celebration to our beloved Lithuania's 100th anniversary as a free and independent Republic.
They also honored Lithuanian Honorary General Consul Ingrida Bublys, who was selected, in Lithuania, as one of the 100 International Lithuanian women recognized on the occasion of Lithuania's centennial. She is a longtime colleague and active member of the Lithuanian community.
Ingrida Bublys
The evening began with a welcome by Algis Gudenas, President of the Lithuanian American Community, Inc., Cleveland Chapter.
Algis Gudenas
Several speakers including Councilman Mike Polensek and Rita Kliorys, director of choir 'Exultate' honored Ingrida on the occasion.
Councilman Mike Polensek
Rita Kliorys
Aleksandra Kudukis, Chief Executive Officer, journalist, broadcast journalist, author, and editor of the International Lithuanian Federation also spoke about Ingrida at the event. (Click on the white arrow to watch her speech)
Dr. Vik Stankus and Aleksandra Kudukis
Then Ingrida gave her remarks. (Click on the white arrow to watch her speech)
Ingrida Bublys
The evening continued with the Svyturys Dancers, more congratulations, a prayer from Father Joe Bacevice of St Casimir Parish and dinner.
Father Joe Bacevice
After dinner there was a slide show and a performance by Agne G.
Then singing and dancing with guitarist Augis Dicevieius, accordion player Augis Silgalis and pianist Rita Kliorys.
Congratulations to Ingrida Bublys and the entire Lithuanian community.
Romas and Ingrida Bublys
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