Lithuanian Cultural Day

A community basketball challenge and world food market are just some of the components of Saturday's Lithuanian Cultural Day in Dungannon.

The Lithuanian Ambassador, Mr. Vygaudas Uoackas will attend a series of events including music and dance from both Irish and Lithuanian cultures.

Mayor Councillor Barry Monteith says:

“Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council, through its Race Relations Project is delighted to promote such an exciting event for local people. It is also important to our local Lithuanian community to receive the visit from the Lithuanian Ambassador for the UK, Mr Vygaudas Uoackas, and his delegation and motivating to have their contribution in the event. I would like to thank the joint efforts from the Lithuanian Association, the St. Patrick’s College pupils, the Lithuanian Saturday school and of our local Council for putting together a celebration which reflects the true meaning of integration as a two ways process.”

Everyone is welcome to join in and experience Lithuanian culture this Saturday 26th April from 12 noon at Dungannon Leisure Centre. Programme is as follows:

12pm - 3pm - Community Basketball Challenge (Tyrone Towers v Lithuanian Select)
World Food Market - Free Tastings

3pm -Panel Discussion 'Local Hate Crimes'

5pm Lithuanian Weekend School

5.15pm Magic Act

5.40pm Coeomhaltas Group - Irish Traditional Music

6.10 Lithuanian Folk Band

For further information Ligia Parizzi on 028 8772 8603