The 230th anniversary of the Constitution of 3 May and the Mutual Pledge of the Commonwealth of the Two Nations
The Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania declared 2021 as the year of the Constitution of May 3rd and the Mutual Pledge of Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth. This year Lithuania and Poland commemorate the 230th anniversary of the Constitution of May 3rd and the Mutual Pledge.
The Constitution of May 3rd was the first written Constitution in Europe and the second written in the world. The adoption of the Constitution of May 3rd served as a proof of the political maturity of the Polish and Lithuanian elite and introduced an innovative social system rooted in an innovative school of thought in law. These values were reiterated in the Mutual Pledge of the Two Nations, passed by the Four-Year Sejm on 20 October 1791, as the law implementing the Constitution. The Mutual Pledge consolidated the power of the multinational community formed on the basis of the republican mindset.
On this occasion, we are inviting to visit the exhibitions dedicated for Constitution of May 3rd and watch concerts and other events via internet. We note that the broadcast of the events is indicated in Lithuanian time.
Virtual exhibitions:
• Lithuanian-Polish Exhibition „Constitution of May 3rd“ - visit virtually here:
In Lithuanian-English https://cutt.ly/MbucMty
In Polish-English https://cutt.ly/ebuc6lu
• Virtual exhibition of Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania “Constitution of May 3rd and the Mutual Pledge of the Commonwealth of the Two Nations 230th Anniversary” (in Lithuanian):
https://www.lrs.lt/sip/portal.show?p_r=39296&p_k=1
Events on May 2nd:
• Concert of St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra “A day that changed the history” (in the programme: M. Karlowicz, F. Latėnas, R. Twardowski, V. Bartulis ir W. Kilar musical works. Conductor Modestas Barkauskas).
LRT PLIUS, 05.02 8:45 p.m. live: https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/tiesiogiai/lrt-plius
LRT Lituanica, 05.02 9.00 p.m. and LRT Lituanica 05.03 09:00 a.m. live: https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/tiesiogiai/lrt-lituanica or LRT YouTube channel.
• Concert of Lithuanian and Polish Youth Orchestra (in the programme: M. K. Čiurlionis, G. Gelgotas, I. J. Paderewski musical works. Conductor Gediminas Gelgotas):
LRT PLIUS, 05.02 09:50 p.m. live: https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/tiesiogiai/lrt-plius
LRT LITUANICA, 05.02 10:00 p.m. and 05.03 11:00 a.m. live: https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/tiesiogiai/lrt-lituanica or LRT YouTube channel.
• Concert from Quirinale Palace in Rome (young Lithuanian and Polish musicians Dalia Kuznecovaitė (violin) ir Tymoteusz Bies (piano) perform Lithuanian and Polish musical works)
LRT KLASIKA, 05.02 12:50 p.m. live: https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/tiesiogiai/lrt-klasika
Events on May 3rd:
• The opening of Lithuanian-Polish Exhibition „Constitution of May 3rd“:
4.00 p.m. live broadcast from the opening at Vilnius Cathedral Square can watch at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/urministerija/
• TV show for children and youth “Interesting Lessons. May 3rd” (in Lithuanian):
LRT TELEVIZIJA, 1:00 p.m. Live: https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/tiesiogiai/lrt-televizija
LRT LITUANICA, 1:00 p.m. Live: https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/tiesiogiai/lrt-lituanica
• The 230th anniversary of the Constitution of May 3rd and the Mutual Pledge of Commonwealth of Two Nations – festive virtual broadcast of anniversary of Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania and Parliament of the Republic of Poland
LRT TELEVIZIJA, 05 03 d. 10:00 a.m. Live: https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/tiesiogiai/lrt-televizija
LRT LITUANICA, 05 03 d. 10: 00 a.m Live: https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/tiesiogiai/lrt-lituanica
• Virtual presentation of the book about the Constitution of May 3rd written by Richard Butterwick-Pawlikowski “The Constitution of 3 May 1791: Testament of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth”.
05 03 d. 5.00 p.m. live:
In Lithuanian - Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania Youtube channel https://bit.ly/3vppdHd or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/valdovurumai
In English - Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania Youtube channel https://bit.ly/3aHk9pK or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/valdovurumai
Events, broadcasted via LRT, will be available to watch after the broadcast at LRT mediateka https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka
