Take the quiz “Millennium of Lithuania. Culture and history”

Published: 29 May 2009 y., Friday

Lietuvos vėliava

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania invites foreign citizens, who take interest in Lithuania’s history, culture and today’s politics to check their knowledge by taking the quiz “Millennium of Lithuania. Culture and History” and to win a trip to Lithuania.

You can take the quiz at http://quiz.mfa.lt until 15 July.

In 1009, the name of Lithuania was mentioned in the Annals of Quedlinburg for the first time. This year Lithuania celebrates its millennium anniversary and invites guests to visit this country of an age-old history.

One of the participants, who will answer all questions correctly, will win a four-day trip to Lithuania for two people. The winner of the trip will be determined by a draw.

During his/her stay in Lithuania, the winner of the main prize will see Vilnius, the capital of  Lithuania, also Trakai and Kernavė, the ancient capital cities of Lithuania, the  Baltic seaside and the Curonian Spit. S/he will have an opportunity to take part in the events of the programme “Vilnius – European Capital of Culture” and celebration of the millennium of Lithuania’s name.

10 more participants of the quiz, who will answer the questions of the quiz correctly, will win smaller prizes that are established by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania.

The winner of the main prize of the quiz will be announced on 20 July at http://quiz.mfa.lt. The winner will also be contacted personally.

Visit our website at http://quiz.mfa.lt,  answer all questions and win the trip to Lithuania.

Šaltinis: www.urm.lt
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