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“GOLD OF LITHUANIA” is the first yachting expedition in Lithuanian history that reconstructs the pilgrim journey of Mikołaj Krzysztof Radziwiłł (The Orphan), a nobleman of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, to the Holy Land in 1583-1584.
The journey “GOLD OF LITHUANIA” of 2010 is dedicated to both the 20th anniversary of the Lithuania’s Independence and Vilnius City striving to enhance its cooperation with the ports of the Mediterranean Sea. During this journey, the Lithuanian yachtsmen faced the challenge of sailing around the Mediterranean Sea and communicating the key facts about Lithuania to the countries and cities of this area, promoting business pilgrimage as well as diplomatic, cultural and economic relations.
Last year, LITHUANIA celebrated its millennium. In 2010, it commemorates the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Grunwald and the 20th anniversary of its Independence Restoration.
LITHUANIA develops innovation-based economy and by way of BUSINESS PILGRIMAGE attracts investment, and restores or enhances economic partnerships with the Mediterranean countries.
LITHUANIAN CAPITAL VILNIUS is a modern city open for tourism, culture and business.
“Gold of Lithuania” project in foreign press:
Text about “Gold of Lithuania” yacht visit in Dubrovnik.
Lithuania Tourism Information Centre message about “Gold of Lithuania” project.
Italian Etribuna.it about last years’ “Gold of Lithuania” journey.
Italian AlberghiTurismo.it about last years’ “Gold of Lithuania” journey.
Message about “Gold of Lithuania” visit to Palermo (Italia).
Message about “Gold of Lithuania” visit to Heraklion.
Press releases to support “Gold of Lithuania” visits
Press release about yacht visit to Cyprus.
Press release about yacht visit to Egypt.
Press release about yacht visit to Israel.
Press release about yacht visit to Turkey.
Here You may download Vilnius mayor Mr. Vilius Navickas letters to support “Gold of Lithuania 2010″ journey:
Letter to the Alexandria city mayor.
Letter to the Alanya city mayor.
Letter to the Antalya city mayor.
Letter to the Aškelon city mayor.
Letter to the Bodrum city mayor.
Letter to the Fethiye city mayor.
Letter to the Finike city mayor.
Letter to the Haifa city mayor.
Letter to the Kas city mayor.
Letter to the Larnaka city mayor.
Letter to the Limassol city mayor.
Letter to the Marmaris city mayor.
Letter to the Paphos city mayor.
Letter to the Rhodes city mayor.
Letter to the Tel Aviv city mayor.
List of “Gold of Lithuania 2010″ crew members:
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List of “Gold of Lithuania” crew members occupation.
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“GOLD OF LITHUANIA” MISSION: BUILDING THE BRIDGES AMONG CITIES, STATES, BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE
This international project is organized on the initiative of Junior Chamber International – (JCI) Vilnius, global organisation of young leaders, and Vilnius City Council. The aim of the project is to sail around the Mediterranean Sea by charter yachts.
Vision: Lithuania as an enterprising marine state.
Objectives:
–to promote yachting and Lithuania as a marine state
–to promote “business pilgrimage” concept
–to educate patriotism and love for one’s own land
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“GOLD OF LITHUANIA” HISTORICAL RECONSTRUCTION
“I propose to take 1583-1584 route of M.K.Radvila Našlaitėlis’ (the Orphan) (he was best known for ordering the first accurate map of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL) in 1613) journey to the Holy Land.
This historical figure is important in a deeper perspective, too. In 1586, right upon returning from this journey, he funded early baroque Jesuit Church of Nesvyžius built imitating Il Gesù of Rome consecrated in 1583.
This fact testifies that the cultural phenomena of Western Europe reached Lithuania and the GDL without delay. Thus, the fact may be deeply conceptualised envisaging in it Lithuania’s becoming a genuinely integral part of Europe as early as in the 16th c.”
Prof. Dr. Alfredas Bumblauskas
More details about “Gold of Lithuania” historical background could be found in this article.
A shorter version of historical project background is given in the presentation below.
“GOLD OF LITHUANIA” CHALLENGE: TO REPEAT THE LEGENDARY JOURNEY
•BUSINESS PILGRIMAGE: to continue the tradition of sea trade scouts, young business leaders travel to the Mediterranean Sea ports in quest of new trade relations and for their further development.
•OBJECTIVE: to sign Memoranda of Understanding, concerning the development of commercial relations, with the officers of city councils, commercial attachés and Chambers of Commerce of the destination cities.
•THIS PROMOTES diplomatic, cultural and trade relations as well as Lithuanian exports, tourism and country image.
“GOLD OF LITHUANIA” WILL BRING THE MESSAGE TO FOREIGN PORTS
•In 2009, LITHUANIA celebrated its millennium. In 2010, it commemorates the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Grunwald and the 20th anniversary of its Independence Restoration.
•LITHUANIA develops innovation-based economy and by way of BUSINESS PILGRIMAGE attracts investment, and restores or enhances economic partnerships with the Mediterranean states.
•LITHUANIAN CAPITAL VILNIUS is a modern city open for tourism, culture and business.
“GOLD OF LITHUANIA” THE YEAR 2010: DATES – DURATION – STAGES
Gold of Lithuania Yacht departs: 3 July 2010
Stage I – 3 July 2010 – 10 July 2010 – 7 days
Stage II – 10 July 2010 – 17 July 2010 – 7 days
Stage III – 17 July 2010 – 24 July 2010 – 7 days
Stage IV – 24 July 2010 – 31 July 2010 – 7 days
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“GOLD OF LITHUANIA” PROJECT RESULTS
1. The journey will be filmed and documented, interviews with yacht crew and foreign guests will be conducted.
2.All experiences and highlights of the journey will be photographed and collected into a representative cycle of Lithuania.
3.Creative essays on the travel written during the journey will be included into the material of this historical journey.
The aim of the journey will be embodied in the unique representative material on Lithuania in Europe:
1.Collection of creative essays
2.Photography album
3.Documentary on DVD
