New Zealand Lithuanian Society
On 9th of December 2007 Lithuanian national dish "cepelinai" party has turned into a foundation meeting for New Zealand Lithuanian Society.
The application to incorporate New Zealand Lithuanian Society has been signed.
Joninės |
| Posted by Administrator (vitalis) on May 31 2011 |
I received an email today:
Hi all,
We had an excellent meeting on the 16th February this year. And now it‘s time for another traditional Lithuanian holiday - St John‘s day. We will try to surpass your expectations. We will not just have a good time, but will be able to participate in a real Lithunian traditional fiest. It may be weaving a wreath or taking a part in traditional games.
Last time we did not have any music, so we are taking care of it this time. During the event we will be selling raffle tickets with great prizes to be won. All money raised will be used for the next bigger and better event.
All we ask you is three things:
- Bring a good mood with you
- Bring food and drinks
- Grab anyone named Jonas, Janina or John with you
I am sure there won‘t be so many of us as in the famous song of Marijonas Mikutavicius „Three million“ but we expect to fill the whole hall and see some new faces.
The event is taking place on the 25th June 2011, 4.00pm.
97 Onewa Road, Northcote
Parking is at the rear of the church. Access from Woodside Ave, off Onewa Road on the
right hand side coming from motorway.
Thanks and regards,
Povilas Bartasiunas
NZ Lithuanian Community Chairman
I note that it is signed by chairman of NZ Lithuanian community. I understand, that we have a Lithuanian Society of New Zealand inc, so the name is different. The chairman is also not the one we elected during AGM. The mystery is still to be solved.
More about Joninės:
Saint Jonas' Festival (aka: Rasos (Dew Holiday), Joninės, Kupolė, Midsummer Day or St. John's Day) is a midsummer folk festival celebrated on June 24 all around Lithuania. While midsummer day is celebrated throughout Europe, many Lithuanians have a particularly lively agenda on this day. The traditions include singing songs and dancing until the sun sets, telling tales, searching to find the magic fern blossom at midnight, jumping over bonfires, greeting the rising midsummer sun and washing the face with a morning dew, young girls float flower wreaths on the water of river or lake. These are customs brought from pagan culture and beliefs. The latter Christian tradition is based on the reverence of Saint John. Lithuanians with the names Jonas, Jonė, Janina receive many greetings from their family, relatives and friends.
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