On March 12th, the First Lady of the Czech Republic, Eva Pavlová, visited the Palace of the Grand Dukes Museum together with the First Lady of the Republic of Lithuania, Diana Nausėdienė. The guests were welcomed by the Museum’s Director General, Dr. Vydas Dolinskas, while Museum Projects Manager Asta Junevičienė introduced the Czech First Lady to Lithuanian history, speaking about the development of the state, our national identity, and the historical dynastic ties between the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Bohemia.
The First Lady of the Czech Republic noted that both nations share similar experiences in preserving their identity and culture, and that respect for history and heritage helps strengthen the friendship between our countries.
Photo credit: Vytautas Abramauskas (Palace of the Grand Dukes Museum)
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