Young Lithuanians Keep Deportees' Memory Alive Through Name Readings Abroad

In Lithuania, young people are actively preserving the memory of those who were deported, ensuring that their stories are not forgotten. This year marks the eleventh iteration of the "Memory Will Not Be Deported" campaign, an initiative that has grown to include participants beyond Lithuania's borders.

Dominykas Židonis, vice president of the Lithuanian Youth Organizations Council (LiJOT), highlighted the campaign's dual purpose. He stated that it provides an opportunity not only to give voice to one of the most painful chapters in Lithuania's history but also to cultivate initiatives within a civic society. The readings of deportees' names serve as a powerful act of remembrance.

This initiative takes place around Lithuania's Day of Mourning and Hope, a solemn occasion dedicated to remembering the victims of the Soviet deportations. By engaging young Lithuanians, the campaign ensures that the historical experiences of their nation are passed down through generations, fostering a deeper understanding and connection to their past.

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This is an opportunity not only to give voice to the most painful part of our country's history but also to foster civic society initiatives.