January 12 12:30 p.m. in front of the Martynas Mažvydas National Library, next to the monument "Žinia" dedicated to March 11, the Freedom Defenders Day commemoration event "Meadow of the Unforgettables" will take place.
Students and teachers of Vilnius schools, kindergartens and other educational institutions, as well as all residents and guests of the city of Vilnius, are invited to join the campaign.
During the campaign, participants will be invited to form a meadow of forget-me-not flowers, symbolizing memory and respect for those who fought for the freedom of Lithuania.
"For the third year already, we will "plant" the Freedom Meadow for those who defended and preserved the freedom of Lithuania. I am happy about this refreshing tradition that attracts many young people. The fact that both young and old participate in the campaign shows that we are united by the history of our country and its freedom", says Radvilė Morkūnaitė-Mikulėnienė, the initiator of the campaign.
Those gathered will listen to the songs of singer Raminta Naujanytė-Bjelle, everyone will be greeted by the Chairman of the Restorative Seimas Professor Vytautas Landsbergis, journalist, presenter, conscript-volunteer Ignas Krupavičius, representatives of the National Defense Volunteer Forces (KASP). It is KASP for the second year that funds are donated by all citizens who purchase a ring of the forget-me-not at shopping centers.
The "Neuzmirštuolii pieva" action, which is already becoming a tradition, is taking place for the third year, and is attracting a lot of attention in Vilnius and throughout Lithuania. It is one of the events of the Fight for Freedom Association "Neuzmiršk" dedicated to the Day of Defenders of Freedom, January 13.
