Old Vilnius, Trakai Castle – a symbol of medieval Lithuania, the Curonian Spit, dunes and fishing villages, the Hill of Crosses and ancient castles, Klaipeda – the country's sea gate.
01.01 New Year
February 16.02, National Restoration Day
August 11.03, Independence Day
May 01.05, Labor Day
July 06.07, Statehood Day
August 15.08, Dormition of the Virgin Mary
November 01.11, All Saints' Day
December 25.12, Christmas
December 26.12, Second Day of Christmas
112, single emergency number (police, fire, ambulance)
– Čiurlionis Mikalojus, artist and composer
– Ruta Meilutyte, Olympic champion
– Valdas Adamkus, President
- use of Nazi symbols
– export of amber and antiques without a license
– photographing military installations
– swimming in the fountains of Vilnius
- participation of foreigners in rallies
– It is customary to shake hands firmly when meeting.
– Polite treatment and respect for elders are mandatory.
– In public places, restraint is valued.
– In restaurants, it is customary to greet and say goodbye to the staff.
– Politeness and punctuality are valued
– greeting / Labas / labas
– gratitude / Ačiū / achiu
– please / Prašau / prashau
– sorry / Atsiprašau / atsiprashau
– where is the bus...? / Kur yra autobusas...? /kur yra autobusas
– how much does a ticket cost? / Kiek kainuoja bilietas? / kiek kainuoja bilietas
– pharmacy / Vaistinė / vaistine
– I need a doctor / Man reikia gydytojo / man reikia gydytojo
– I need help / Man reikia pagalbos / man reikia pagalbos
– call the police / Iškvieskite policiją / ishkvieskite politsiya
– call an ambulance / Iškvieskite greitąją pagalbą / ishkvieskite greitaja pagalba
– very tasty! / Labai skanu! / labai skanu
– bill, please / Sąskaitą, prašau / saskaita prashau
– toast / Į sveikatą! (To your health!) / i sveikata
– joke / In Lithuania, amber is the second sun! / lietuvoje gintaras kaip antra saule
It is customary to discuss:
– National cuisine (ceppelins, kibinai)
– History and culture
– Music and festivals
– Nature and tourism
– Traditions and customs
It is not accepted to discuss:
– The Soviet past in a negative light
– Politics and power
- Ethnic differences
- Personal income
– walk around Vilnius
– swim in the Baltic Sea
– visit castles
– to taste beer
Old Vilnius, Trakai Castle – a symbol of medieval Lithuania, the Curonian Spit, dunes and fishing villages, the Hill of Crosses and ancient castles, Klaipeda – the country's sea gate.
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01.01 New Year
February 16.02, National Restoration Day
August 11.03, Independence Day
May 01.05, Labor Day
July 06.07, Statehood Day
August 15.08, Dormition of the Virgin Mary
November 01.11, All Saints' Day
December 25.12, Christmas
December 26.12, Second Day of Christmas
112, single emergency number (police, fire, ambulance)
– Čiurlionis Mikalojus, artist and composer
– Ruta Meilutyte, Olympic champion
– Valdas Adamkus, President
- use of Nazi symbols
– export of amber and antiques without a license
– photographing military installations
– swimming in the fountains of Vilnius
- participation of foreigners in rallies
– It is customary to shake hands firmly when meeting.
– Polite treatment and respect for elders are mandatory.
– In public places, restraint is valued.
– In restaurants, it is customary to greet and say goodbye to the staff.
– Politeness and punctuality are valued
– greeting / Labas / labas
– gratitude / Ačiū / achiu
– please / Prašau / prashau
– sorry / Atsiprašau / atsiprashau
– where is the bus...? / Kur yra autobusas...? /kur yra autobusas
– how much does a ticket cost? / Kiek kainuoja bilietas? / kiek kainuoja bilietas
– pharmacy / Vaistinė / vaistine
– I need a doctor / Man reikia gydytojo / man reikia gydytojo
– I need help / Man reikia pagalbos / man reikia pagalbos
– call the police / Iškvieskite policiją / ishkvieskite politsiya
– call an ambulance / Iškvieskite greitąją pagalbą / ishkvieskite greitaja pagalba
– very tasty! / Labai skanu! / labai skanu
– bill, please / Sąskaitą, prašau / saskaita prashau
– toast / Į sveikatą! (To your health!) / i sveikata
– joke / In Lithuania, amber is the second sun! / lietuvoje gintaras kaip antra saule
It is customary to discuss:
– National cuisine (ceppelins, kibinai)
– History and culture
– Music and festivals
– Nature and tourism
– Traditions and customs
It is not accepted to discuss:
– The Soviet past in a negative light
– Politics and power
- Ethnic differences
- Personal income
– walk around Vilnius
– swim in the Baltic Sea
– visit castles
– to taste beer