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Foreword
This presentation has been compiled by Ciaran Henderson, Karolina Tutlyte, Jack White and Kevin Rouse. There is also an accompanying report. If you would like to find out more about Ciaran; His LinkedIn Profile:
Contents
Introduction Introduction to Ethnic Tourism In Depth research- Traditional Lithuanian Festivals Introduction to Roots tourism in Lithuania In Depth research- Case study of Lithuanian roots Questions
Lithuania is here
Ethnic groups - Lithuanian 84%, Polish 6.1%, Russian 4.9%, Belarusian 1.1%, other 1.1% Ethnic Groups
Lithuanian Polish Russian Belarussian Other
Religions Roman Catholic 79%, Russian Orthodox 4.1%, Protestant 1.9%, other or unspecified 5.5%, none 9.5% Religions
Roman Catholic Russian Orthodox Protestant other none
Languages - Lithuanian (official) 82%, Russian 8%, Polish 5.6%, other and unspecified 4.4% Languages
Lithuanian (official) Russian Polish Other
History
Lithuanian states were formed during the 11th Century This was a result of the countries struggle for power due to the military and plundering activities Lithuanian Wars of Independence 1919 1920 (3 in total) Seeking independence from the Soviets
Handicrafts
Weaving is one of the oldest Lithuanian folk arts. Black pottery is another important folk art. Cross crafting is important part of Lithuanian Ethnology. Handicrafts workshops are organised by private organizations such as Amatu Gildija in Vilnius.
Lithuanian Festivals
Shrove Tuesday
Water Pouring
Garlands
Kupole Staff
Iron Saule
Definition
Roots Tourism has been defined as using travel as a means to forge deeper connections with the places associated with ones family, ethnic or religious group - Meethan, 2007
Reasons
Festivities Food Music Culture Genealogical
Mindaugas Festival:
6th July Recreations of war Folk Music
1st November Honouring the dead Tending and visiting loved ones graves
Many people still remember songs, dances and music from their youth Many music festivals are held in villages across Lithuania
Bergendal
I plunged straight down into a colourful, vibrant spectrum of music, entirely unknown to me, which to a great extent was rooted in indigenous, partly national origins I was able to visit the home of the cult figure of Lithuanian music, Bronius Kutaviius, who staged myth and history in provocative musical rites to lead the Lithuanians to their roots and to strengthen their Lithuanian identity. He played for me fragments from an oratorio celebrating the 750th anniversary of the coronation of King Mindaugas.
ancestry:
CIVIL RECORDS Information given: birth, marriages, deaths Genealogical Relevance Research in the indexes Living relatives Late registrations, army records, etc. World War I Draft Registration Cards Using civil records with other sources CENSUS RECORDS Censuses from 1795-1855 Imperial Russian Census of 1896-97 Censuses from 1918-1940 Nazi Census 1942 CHURCH RECORDS Catholic records Jewish records Lutheran records LAND RECORD
SPECIFIC ROOTS
MATT GROSS
Matt Gross (Grossmitz) Writer for the New York Times Travelled to Vilnius (the capital of Lithuania) in search of ancestors past
Travel Packages
First break through Meeting Regina Kopilevich at a cafe. Regina Kopilevich is a Tour Guide and Professional Genealogist providing research in genealogy and related subjects. Has helped more than 150 families find history about their ancestors
Vilinus Archives Records kept by Russian Government Details on births, deaths and marriages in the Jewish community Here Matt found information on his Great-Grandfather, Morris from Marijampole Family began 9th of Feb 1829 with the marriage of Mowsha to Dobra Also found out that his potential great-great-great grandfather was a tailor.
After 1874 the trail of records ran dry, this then failed to show a great insight of how his Great-Grandfather fit into the Grossmitz lineage. Why he left Marijampole? Regina (the Professional Genealogist) theory, fled due to Russian Conscription. Only document that gave Marijampole as birthplace was Draft card. Found on Ancestry.com