MAŽVYDIANA IN VILNIUS
FIVE SNOW-BOUND EVENINGS WITH A RARE BOOK. Events dedicated to the memory of Prof. Česlovas Kudaba and the Jubilee of the First Lithuanian Book. Vilnius, November 29, 1996 - March 17, 1997.
Mažvydas Readings 1997 (January 8-9, 1997; Conference Hall of the Martynas Mažvydas National Library in Vilnius, Gedimino pr. 51) The Martynas Mažvydas National Library and the Lithuanian Historical Institute invite the public to attend their Ninth Conference on the occasion of the 450th anniversary of the publication of the first Lithuanian book.
COMMEMORATION of the 450th Anniversary of the First Lithuanian Book by Martynas Mažvydas at the Opera House, Vilnius, January 8, 1997
The Commemoration of the 450th Anniversary of the First Lithuanian Book in the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, January 9, 1997.
And Glowing in the Middle of a Dark Night, a musical-literary composition by D. Sadauskas, dedicated to the 450th Anniversary of the First Lithuanian Book, 1997.
A SOLEMN SERVICE at the Vilnius Evangelical Lutheran Church, January 12,1997, dedicated to the 450th Anniversary of the First Lithuanian Book, the Catechism of the Reverend Martynas Mažvydas.
MAŽVYDAS DAY AT THE LITHUANIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Vilnius, May 13, 1997.
The Hymns of Mažvydas' Catechism in the Context of the History of European Christianity. An international ecumenical seminar / week of hymn singing in Nida. The programme of hymn singing was repeated in Vilnius at the Reformed (September 20) and Lutheran (September 22) Churches and at the Cathedral (September 21).
A Conference "The Lithuanian Language: Researchers and Research" (October 23-24, 1996; Lithuanian Language Institute) This conference is dedicated to the commemoration of the 450th anniversary of the first Lithuanian book - the Catechism by Martynas Mažvydas.
International Conference of Book Science in Vilnius, Lithuania (September 24-28, 1997; Vilnius University) This conference to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the first Lithuanian book was held by the Department of Book Science of Vilnius University. Discussions included current problems in book science, ties between Lithuanian publishing and that of neighboring countries, the interaction between old and new books, and trends and prospects in the
The Lithuanian Catholic Academy of Science, 17th Conference. Vilnius, June 15-21, 1997.
The Planting of a Grove of 450 Oaks Was Begun in Verkiai Regional Park to commemorate the Jubilee of the First Lithuanian Book, April 12, 1997.
MAŽVYDAS, a play by Justinas Marcinkevičius put on at the Vaidila Theatre.
A State Committee Meeting at the M. Mažvydas National Library, Vilnius, June 25, 1997.
Where the First Lithuanian Book Was Published, An exhibition at the Library of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences.
Early Lithuanian Books and LITUANIKA. A permanent exhibition at the M. Mažvydas National Library.
A Photographic Exhibition on the State of the Heritage of Lithuania Minor (February 28, 1997; editorial office of the newspaper "Mokslo Lietuva" ["Scientific Lithuania"] in Vilnius) "The Exhibition That UNESCO Does Not Know About" is described by Jurgis Reidys in the newspaper "Lietuvos Aidas" (March 22, 1997). These photographs capture the remains of buildings and cemeteries, the ruins of castles, estates, and churches, and places reminiscent of M. Mažvydas in the parish at Ragainė in Lithuania Minor. This unique photo collection was created by the architects Marija and Martynas Purvinas.
"International Bookplate Competition"CATECHISMUS-450" An exhibition at the National Martynas Mažvydas Library January 4 - February 8, 1997 .
An Exhibition "The First Lithuanian Book: Cultural Context and Tradition" (January 8 - August 31, 1997; Vilnius University Library) The most important exhibition devoted to the jubilee of the Lithuanian book. On display are the Catechism of M. Mažvydas and the first texts in Lithuanian. The panorama of 16th-century cultural life in Prussia and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is revealed as well as the tradition of Lithuanian publishing after M. Mažvydas in the 16th-18th centuries.
International Bookplate Competition " Lietuviškai knygai - 450" to commemorate the Jubilee of the First Lithuanian Book. Vilnius, Akademija Gallery, January 8-25, 1997.
An Exhibition of Publications Dedicated to the Jubilee of the First Lithuanian Book, Vilnius, Akademija Gallery, January 8-15, 1998.
Monuments of MARTYNAS MAŽVYDAS: a sculpture at the M. Mažvydas National Library, a bust at Vilniaus University.
Early Books of Lithuania. The Exhibition in Vilnius University Library ( 25-27 September, 1997).
Other maps of events in the YEAR OF THE LITHUANIAN BOOK:
Mažvydiana in Europe
Mažvydiana in Lithuania and Karaliaučius
Mažvydiana in North America
Mažvydiana in Australia