1. The 6 th of July - Lithuanian national festival, the first Lithuanian ruler king Mindaugas’ crowning day.

2. The first and the only Lithuanian King Mindaugas was crowned on the 6 th of July, 1253 .

3. Li thuanian K ing Mindaugas united Lithuanians and made one nation.

5. Sculptor Juoz as Kalinausk as created a medal t o celebrate the 750th anniversary of King Mindaugas’ crowning.

6. Also a coin made of silver and gold was carved in 2003 to honour this date .

7. People in the capital and in the smaller towns celebrate the 6 th of July , a national festival reminding the past of Lithuania and its traditions.

8. The Pre s ident of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė makes a speech on that day.

9. A solemn ceremony of raising the flags.

10. The parade of Lithuanian military.

14. Volleys of shots for Lithuania and its people.

15. Theatrical performances showing Lithuanian army’s sending to the battle of Žalgiri s.

16. On the 6 th of July, the King Mindaugas crowning day, the Pre s iden t Dalia Grybauskaitė honours the worthy people of Lithuania and gives them medals.

17. The honouring ceremony takes place in the President’s Residence.

18. 2011 is the year of the 758 th anniversary when King Mindaugas was crowned.

19. It’s a tradition to sing Lithuanian anthem at 9 pm on that day.

20. Thank you for attention! Created by Naisiai basic school, Lithuania