On November 22, former Lithuanian Head of State Vytautas Landsbergis in Tokyo as keynote speaker on the Lithuanian contribution to freedom and unification in Europe
In view of Europe celebrating 20 years since the end of the Cold War, a symposium on this theme will be organized by Aoyama Gakuin University on Sunday, November 22, supported by the Delegation of the European Commission to Japan. Professor Vytautas Landsbergis, outstanding Lithuanian politician and cultural figure, is invited as a keynote speaker and will deliver a report on the Lithuanian contribution to European freedom and unification in 1988-1989.Vytautas Landsbergis has played the key role in the Lithuanian movement for freedom, and became the first Head of State after Lithuania regained its independence. Since 2004, he serves as a Member of the European Parliament.Apart from political activities, Vytautas Landsbergis has gained recognition as a leading researcher and performer of the oevre of the Lithuanian composer, painter, literati and photographer Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1872-1911). Professor Landsbergis’ monograph “Čiurlionis. Time and Content“ which surveys the life and unique creative world of the artist was published in the Japanese language by Young Tree Press last year.Admission is free, but registration in advance is necessary - please see: http://www.ri.aoyama.ac.jp/event/20091122.htmlTime: 1:00-7:30 PMDate: November 22 (Sunday), 2009Venue: International Conference Hall 12F, Soken Bldg., Aoyama Gakuin University 4-4-25 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo tel. 03-3409-8111, [email protected] this year Lithuania celebrates the Millennium of its name, and its capital city Vilnius proudly carries the title of the European Capital of Culture 2009, yet another commemorative event will be held in Tokyo. Professor Vytautas Landsbergis will give a lecture-piano concert “Čiurlionis. Time and Content“ in Tokyo on Friday, November 20. More information: Embassy of Lithuania, 03-3408-5091, info@lithemb.or.jp
In view of Europe celebrating 20 years since the end of the Cold War, a symposium on this theme will be organized by Aoyama Gakuin University on Sunday, November 22, supported by the Delegation of the European Commission to Japan. Professor Vytautas Landsbergis, outstanding Lithuanian politician and cultural figure, is invited as a keynote speaker and will deliver a report on the Lithuanian contribution to European freedom and unification in 1988-1989.Vytautas Landsbergis has played the key role in the Lithuanian movement for freedom, and became the first Head of State after Lithuania regained its independence. Since 2004, he serves as a Member of the European Parliament.
Apart from political activities, Vytautas Landsbergis has gained recognition as a leading researcher and performer of the oevre of the Lithuanian composer, painter, literati and photographer Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1872-1911). Professor Landsbergis’ monograph “Čiurlionis. Time and Content“ which surveys the life and unique creative world of the artist was published in the Japanese language by Young Tree Press last year.
Admission is free, but registration in advance is necessary - please see: http://www.ri.aoyama.ac.jp/event/20091122.html
Time: 1:00-7:30 PM
Date: November 22 (Sunday), 2009
Venue: International Conference Hall 12F, Soken Bldg., Aoyama Gakuin University
4-4-25 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
tel. 03-3409-8111, info@ri.aoyama.ac.jp
As this year Lithuania celebrates the Millennium of its name, and its capital city Vilnius proudly carries the title of the European Capital of Culture 2009, yet another commemorative event will be held in Tokyo. Professor Vytautas Landsbergis will give a lecture-piano concert “Čiurlionis. Time and Content“ in Tokyo on Friday, November 20. More information: Embassy of Lithuania, 03-3408-5091, info@lithemb.or.jp
