TPA spalio mėnesio elektroniniame laikraštyje kalbama ir apie Lietuvą…
2015 6 spalio
Jame rašoma:
<We truly love Lithuania
IPA Lithuania create largest ‘living’ Lithuanian flag>
The attempt to create the largest ‘living’ Lithuanian flag was the main activity during the 18th gathering of IPA Lithuania from 19-21 June 2015. A picturesque setting was chosen for this event: a beautiful campsite in the middle of the woods, next to a river.
All participants arrived on Friday and, after settling down and getting acquainted with the area, were welcomed with a cup of friendship tea and were able to have fun at a disco.
The second day started with the opening ceremony, attended by the president of IPA Lithuania, Vytautas Pliuskus and members of the board, as well as the presidents of IPA Latvia, Ilze Ungure, and IPA Estonia, Ain Lepikult, plus members from IPA Poland. The participants were welcomed by the Lithuanian Police Commissioner General Linas Pernavas, the State Border Guard Service Commander Renatas Pozela as well as representatives from the Pagegiai municipality.
The major event – the creation of a living Lithuanian flag – was recorded in the Book of Records of Lithuania. We are sure that this was a unique moment: for the first time in IPA history, an international gathering, composed of IPA members from various sections, created a large Lithuanian flag by using their hands, covered in yellow, green and red paint. To be precise: 548 participants – and their 1096 hands!
After the official part of the gathering, everyone enjoyed the barbeque, sports events and getting together with old and new acquaintances, surrounded by nature. The evening was spent watching traditional presentations, with performances from our colleagues of IPA Latvia and dancing from IPA Estonia capturing everybody’s hearts.
Another surprise awaited us with the police chaplain Algirdas Toliatis singing live. His performance was extremely popular, resulting in several encores.
The next morning we woke up to two surprises: tasty fish soup, prepared by the cooks of the Border Guard Service and morning exercises with a professional trainer. Although this was designed for women, many men joined in as well J
Of course the end of such a gathering is always accompanied by a touch of sadness – but all of us know that we will meet again next year!
For further photos of IPA Lithuania’s gathering, please have a look at the following links:
Photos IPA Lithuania Collection 1