December 26 / 2011
Europe's largest Christmas tree in Vilnius
As every year, on Sunday, the largest Christmas tree in Europe – the TV tower – was lit up in Vilnius. It was wrapped up in 32 garlands with the total length of 6 km.
http://www.vilnius-tourism.lt
Six thousand light bulbs and 400 powerful flashes have been used to decorate the tree. The fireworks marked the beginning of the lighting ceremony.
Vilnius TV tower was decorated as the Christmas tree for the first time back in 2000, and since then it has been made into a tradition.
May 14 / 2012
Remembering Romas Kalanta, the flaming herald of freedom
May 12 / 2012
Vilnius sees growth in tourist numbers
May 10 / 2012
A Lithuanian wins a beauty contest in China
April 27 / 2012
Lithuania ahead Latvia and Estonia in global happiness report
