On March 11, 2025, was the celebration of Independence Day in Lithuania.
At 12 pm the celebration began in the city center of Vilnius. There were many people standing on both sides of Gedimino Street, waiting for the military, the music and the flag to pass by.
After the first part had passed, some people started to follow the military, so when we were walking, we saw different groups standing on the street dressed as commanders playing music with different instruments, like an orchestra, and people were stopping to watch them and have a good time, clapping, dancing and singing.
I’ve also seen some women wearing traditional dresses and flower crowns, they were really lovely.
Later on, the second part was coming, it was a huge flag of Lithuania, it was really long and people were holding each side, walking forwards and kids playing under the flag. There was also another flag like this one but it was Ukrainian, and they did the same, holding it each side, walking forward and kids playing under it.
And after, the walk came to an end with a group of people holding banners and singing. It was an amazing experience, seeing people united, playful kids, happiness and joy everywhere.
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