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1997

THE NATIONAL PROGRAMME

of the 450th Anniversary of the first Lithuanian book written by Martynas Mažvydas

Activities and publications undertaken through the iniciative of the community and institutions

1. Publish the book "Lietuviškoji knyga: Istorijos apybraiža" aimed at the wider public and schools. (Authors: A. Glosienė, A. Navickienė, V. Stonienė and others). 1995.
   Responsibility: R. Pakulis, director of "Viltis".
   Undertaken by: University of Vilnius, Board of directors of the printers-publishers "Viltis".
   
2. Commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the printers-publishers "Viltis". For this occasion there will be a documentary film about the company "Viltis" from the history of Vilnius publishers. 1997.
   Responsibility: R. Pakulis, director of "Viltis".
   Undertaken by: Board of directors of the printers-publishers "Viltis".
   
3. Publish a facsimile of the first Lithuanian book written by M. Mažvydas. 1996-1997.
   Undertaken by: "Etna" Press
   
4. Publish a collection of sermons and articles by the Lutheran bishop Jonas Kalvanas. 1996 m.
   Responsibility: J. Kalvanas.
   Undertaken by: The Lithuanian Lutheran Church Consistory.
   
5. Publish the album "Didžiosios ir Mažosios Lietuvos evangelikų bažnyčios". 1997 m.
   Responsibility: J. Kalvanas.
   Undertaken by: The Lithuanian Lutheran Church Consistory.

Translated by Petras Viržintas (Sydney, Australia)