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For years now, the Embassies of the EU member states in Washington DC open their doors on the second Saturday of May. This event on Europe Day is a chance for Americans of the Capital region to experience Europe. It is a bit like being able to visit Europe for less than $ 5 a day.
David Pivoriunas fiddling Lithuanian folk tunes Photo Ludo Segers
David Pivoriunas fiddling Lithuanian folk tunes Photo Ludo Segers

This year the Lithuanian Ambassador to the USA, Žygimantas Pavilionis expressed his solidarity with Ukraine and hosted several Ukrainian organisations. This year, the visitors could also buy a number of Ukrainian souvenirs with all the proceeds going to hospitals and other needy organisations in Ukraine. More than 3000 visitors savoured Lithuan

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