Vilnius
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Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Eastern Europe. According to 2013 statistics, the largest ethnic groups are Lithuanians at 57.8%, Poles at 18.7%, and Russians at 14%. However, Vilnius has always been a multinational city, with the dominant groups changing over time. Today, Vilnius is home to people of 128 different ethnicities, and events organized by various cultural associations aim to promote intercultural understanding and cooperation between different cultures.
Vilnius
- 1. Vilnius - An Intercultural City
- 2. Today, Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is one of the most frequently visited cities of Eastern Europe.
- 3. The city draws attention not only because of its unique architectural character but also due to its cultural diversity.
- 4. Vilnius is home to people of different ethnic backgrounds.
- 5. According to the 2013 statistics, there are: Ethnic Lithuanians 57.8%
- 6. Poles 18.7%
- 7. Russians 14%
- 9. Jews 0.5%
- 10. Representatives of other ethnic backgrounds account for the remaining 5%.
- 11. Vilnius has always been a multinational city yet the proportions of the largest national groups have varied.
- 12. Usually, the absolute majority of Vilnius population would be composed of representatives of 2 or 3 nationalities. In 1897, they were Jews and Poles. In 1931 - Poles and Jews. In 1942 - Poles and Lithuanians.
- 13. Throughout the Soviet years, representatives of three nationalities dominated in Vilnius: Lithuanians, Russians and Poles.
- 14. Today, meeting various cultures is becoming a part of everyday life in Vilnius.
- 15. Beside the Lithuanians our culture is also affected by immigrants, refugees and foreigners living in Vilnius for a long time.
- 16. Vilnius is inhabited by people of 128 different ethnicities which makes it the most ethnically diverse city in Lithuania.
- 17. Various events are organized by civil society organizations and cultural associations of individual nations and nationalities living in Vilnius.
- 18. The aim of these activities: - to build intercultural understanding - to find a real modus of cooperation - to create the atmosphere and a sense of security where different cultures meet and communicate with each other.
- 19. Among numerous activities with multicultural character the most popular ones are: POLISH DAY which is on May 3rd. This is a celebration of Poland's constitution and a celebration of the Feast of St. Mary - Queen of Poland.
- 21. Russian cultural festival Christmas Evenings
- 23. Culture Days of Lithuanian Tartars
- 24. Nations Fair
- 25. Vilnius, a capital of diverse cultures , is open to change but upholds cultural traditions.