#VilniusGallery
Well, on 25 January (2018) I visited the Vartai Gallery and the exhibition The Planet of People. The gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Teachers' House.
To say the truth, I did not understand a thing in that exhibition.
It is layed out in 3 rooms.
In the first room - people are scanned.
In the second room - three large screens are installed. Shapes of a scanned human beings appear on one of these three screens. On the second sreen you see hundreds of small flying shapes of human beings. And lastly, on the third screen you see how these shapes form some clusters, and, I guess, later form the planet itself.
In the third room - the piano is located.
No more comments.
You definitely need a guide or some experts explanations in order to understand such exhibitions.
help, a #TourGuide NEEDED!
29 Jan 2019
20 Jan 2019
Day 87. The End of Christmas Season in Vilnius
#ChristmasinVilnius
On January 6, traditional Three Kings procession takes place in Vilnius. The procession closes the Christmas season in Vilnius.
On January 6, traditional Three Kings procession takes place in Vilnius. The procession closes the Christmas season in Vilnius.
The procession starts at The Gate of Dawn in the late afternoon when it starting to get dark. It proceeds on Ausros Vartu str, Didzioj str. and Pilies str. and it's final point is at Christamas Tree on The Cathedral Square.
Three Kings and Angels are followed by thousands of people many of which speak Russian, what could mean that in such way the Russian Orthodox are starting their Chrismas Season because on Orthodox Christam Eve is on January 6.
Three Kings Procession in Vilnius 2019
The traditional Christmas Song Gul siadiena
Is heard @Cathedral Square
17 Dec 2018
Day 86. #Jewish Vilnius. Station District. #CityTours
#citytours
#JewishVilnius
#JewishVilnius
series of: #CentralStation
On a way to the train station where the starting point of the tour called Jewish Vilnius, beyond the traditional Jewish Quarter, by Jūsų gidas (Donatas).
A lot of information.
1) Why the train station?
Because precisely here Theodor Herzl, entered Vilnius on 16-17 August, 1903, on his way to Saint Petersburg (in LT).
2) we stopped @ the corner of Stoties str. and V. Sopeno str. A house of famous actor Abraham Morewski once stood here.
3) Vilhelmas Šopen str. and building no 8, where Vilnius Varpas Adults Gymnasium is located, and where former Jewish Boys Gymnasium in 1926-1940 was located. ( No 46 in a book)
4) Borisas Kleckinas (LT) and his print house, where the Talmuds were printed. It printed the biggest quantity of books in Yiddish.
And some discoveries beyond Jewish Vilnius topic.
#RenaissanceinVilnius
Since I already was in the Station District, I have decided that it is a perfect day to finally find Saint Stephens Church (in LT).
I was searching for that church few years ago, but I couldn't find the access (the entrance) to the church.
The church is seen from Paneriu str. but you can can not easily find it. The right way to find it is go Sv. Stepono str. till the yard with trucks of UAB Grinds stand and to enter the yard, and, here, up the hill the church stands.
Let's walk sv. Stepono street till the Pylimo Egg. :)
On a way to the train station where the starting point of the tour called Jewish Vilnius, beyond the traditional Jewish Quarter, by Jūsų gidas (Donatas).
Floral shop near All Saints' Church
Near Jamaica Hostel, Visų Šventųjų str. 9
A lot of information.
1) Why the train station?
Without you it's only a piece of furniture @Vilnius train station
Because precisely here Theodor Herzl, entered Vilnius on 16-17 August, 1903, on his way to Saint Petersburg (in LT).
2) we stopped @ the corner of Stoties str. and V. Sopeno str. A house of famous actor Abraham Morewski once stood here.
3) Vilhelmas Šopen str. and building no 8, where Vilnius Varpas Adults Gymnasium is located, and where former Jewish Boys Gymnasium in 1926-1940 was located. ( No 46 in a book)
Balcony of the school described above
Informational board
of Vilnius Varpas Adults Gymnasium
4) Borisas Kleckinas (LT) and his print house, where the Talmuds were printed. It printed the biggest quantity of books in Yiddish.
The Cat of Nobody or of Somebody
@ Raugyklos str. near Boris Kleckin print house building
5) Sv. Stepono str. 15 and Miriam Deiches
6) Candy shop @ Sv. Stepono str.
And some discoveries beyond Jewish Vilnius topic.
#RenaissanceinVilnius
Since I already was in the Station District, I have decided that it is a perfect day to finally find Saint Stephens Church (in LT).
I was searching for that church few years ago, but I couldn't find the access (the entrance) to the church.
The church is seen from Paneriu str. but you can can not easily find it. The right way to find it is go Sv. Stepono str. till the yard with trucks of UAB Grinds stand and to enter the yard, and, here, up the hill the church stands.
The Entrance door to the church
Let's walk sv. Stepono street till the Pylimo Egg. :)
Sv. Stepono str.
It seems that people have found some inspirations in the Easter Islands
Table Bord of Candy Shop in Polish & Yiddish
Some facts:
The tour with Jusu gidas - 9 eur.
Duration 2 - 2,5 hour
Further reading recommendations: Paskutinis Vilniaus pranasas.
15 Dec 2018
Day 85. Orthodox churches in Vilnius. #CityTours #VilniusConfessions
#VilniusConfessions
#OrthodoxVilnius
On Last Sunday I took the second tour tour with Gabija which was called Rusenu Vilnius. (Vilnius of Orthodox Christians).
#citytours
Orthodox Christians of Vilnius historically lived on the left side of Pilies street / Didzioji street / Ausros Vartu street (direction from the Castle towards the City Hall.). And Rusenai in Vilnius are not Russians, but hictorical Orthodox Christians of Vilnius.
We started the tour near Bridge of Uzupis and we visited Cathedral of the Theotokos first.
As Wiki states, and as Gabija mentioned it is the main Orthodox Christian Church of Vilnius, and of entire Lithuania. And it is the second oldest Orthodox Church of Vilnius dated in 1348. (#GothicArchitecture
We enetered into the Church (I have visited it for the first time in my life) and Jevgenyi, who tolls the bells of the church every Sunday, took us on the roof and showed us how he tolls teh bells. It is really amazing to be on the roof of the main Orthodox Christian church of Lithuania.
The second church we visited is Church of St. Paraskeva, the oldest Orthodox church in Vilnius, dated 1345.
The legend that Abram Petrovich Gannibal, the great- granfather of Alexander Pushkin, was baptized in the church is very popular and vivid.
Let me just remind you Alexander Pushin nor he has ever visited Vilnius neither has visted Markuciai Manor (Day 32). #Pushkin
The third church we visited is Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas.
Inside the church Gabija told us shortly about Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus.
It is very interesting that this church is the only church in Vinius where the holy mass is celebrated in Lithuanian for Lithuanian Orthodox Christians.
The Church seems so mystic and secret to me.
The last Church to vist was Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit.
It's baroque interiour is so striking! You can see the presence of Vilnius Baroque master and father Johann Christoph Glaubitz here!
Brother Nikita took us to the cellar of the church where the tiny chapel is located.
To sum up: there are 14 Orthodox Churches in Vilnius, 12 of them - operating.
Gabija introduced us 5 of them, located in the old town.
#OrthodoxVilnius
On Last Sunday I took the second tour tour with Gabija which was called Rusenu Vilnius. (Vilnius of Orthodox Christians).
#citytours
Orthodox Christians of Vilnius historically lived on the left side of Pilies street / Didzioji street / Ausros Vartu street (direction from the Castle towards the City Hall.). And Rusenai in Vilnius are not Russians, but hictorical Orthodox Christians of Vilnius.
We started the tour near Bridge of Uzupis and we visited Cathedral of the Theotokos first.
As Wiki states, and as Gabija mentioned it is the main Orthodox Christian Church of Vilnius, and of entire Lithuania. And it is the second oldest Orthodox Church of Vilnius dated in 1348. (#GothicArchitecture
A view from the roof
One of tree bell towers
One of the bells
We enetered into the Church (I have visited it for the first time in my life) and Jevgenyi, who tolls the bells of the church every Sunday, took us on the roof and showed us how he tolls teh bells. It is really amazing to be on the roof of the main Orthodox Christian church of Lithuania.
The second church we visited is Church of St. Paraskeva, the oldest Orthodox church in Vilnius, dated 1345.
The legend that Abram Petrovich Gannibal, the great- granfather of Alexander Pushkin, was baptized in the church is very popular and vivid.
Let me just remind you Alexander Pushin nor he has ever visited Vilnius neither has visted Markuciai Manor (Day 32). #Pushkin
The third church we visited is Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas.
Inside the church Gabija told us shortly about Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus.
It is very interesting that this church is the only church in Vinius where the holy mass is celebrated in Lithuanian for Lithuanian Orthodox Christians.
The Church seems so mystic and secret to me.
The last Church to vist was Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit.
It's baroque interiour is so striking! You can see the presence of Vilnius Baroque master and father Johann Christoph Glaubitz here!
Brother Nikita took us to the cellar of the church where the tiny chapel is located.
To sum up: there are 14 Orthodox Churches in Vilnius, 12 of them - operating.
Gabija introduced us 5 of them, located in the old town.
13 Dec 2018
Things to do in town: A Planet of people by Julijonas Urbonas @ Gallery Vartai
A Planet of People by Julijonas Urbonas @ Gallery Vartai
Time to visit: 13 December 2018 - 25 January 2019.
10 Dec 2018
Day 84. Feast of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn. #VilniusConfessions
#VilniusConfessions
The Indulgence Feast of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn usually is celebrated during the eight days of the week in which November 16 fall (Source).
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn is on the European Marian Network.
This year the feast was exceptional since the miracolous painting of Our Lady was coronated with a new crown which was blessed by Pope Francis on his visit to Lithuania on September 22-23.
Pope Francis prayed at the Gate of Dawn Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy
The Indulgence Feast of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn usually is celebrated during the eight days of the week in which November 16 fall (Source).
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn is on the European Marian Network.
This year the feast was exceptional since the miracolous painting of Our Lady was coronated with a new crown which was blessed by Pope Francis on his visit to Lithuania on September 22-23.
Pope Francis prayed at the Gate of Dawn Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy
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