Symposium to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the death of Chiune Sugihara
On March 16 at 15:00, a symposium will take place at the Sugihara House in Kaunas to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the death of Chiune Sugihara – “Chiune Sugihara – The Lesson Which Never Ends.”
This event is part of a series of commemorative activities organized by the Embassy of Japan in Lithuania and the Sugihara House to mark the 40th anniversary of Chiune Sugihara’s passing.
Participants of the symposium:
• Ambassador of Japan to Lithuania Shinsuke Shimizu will deliver a welcome speech.
• Madoka Sugihara, granddaughter of Chiune Sugihara, will share her greeting via video message.
Moderator:
Dr. Linas Venclauskas, Board Member of the Sugihara Foundation “Diplomats for Life”, Vytautas Magnus University.
Speakers:
• Dr. Olga Barbasiewicz, Professor, SWPS University (University of Social Science and Humanities), Warsaw.
• Yuko Ito, Director of the Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall in Yaotsu.
• Sergej Grigorjev, Director of the Public Institution “Cultural and Organizational Ideas”.
The discussion will be held in English.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Lithuania. On this occasion, various events are being organized to strengthen the partnership between the two countries and to explore shared historical experiences.
Chiune Sugihara is undoubtedly one of the most important historical links between Lithuania and Japan. During the symposium, scholars from Japan, Lithuania, and Poland will share their insights on the legacy of the diplomat and Righteous Among the Nations, Chiune Sugihara, and on the moral lesson of his actions that remains relevant to this day.
Young people and everyone interested in Japan–Lithuania relations – which have recently reached the level of strategic partnership – are warmly invited to attend the discussion.
See you at Sugihara House!
