Each year, we gather to remember the mass deportations of June 1941 that deeply affected the people of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Join us on Sunday, 15 June at 2.00 PM at the Lithuanian Club in Melbourne for a joint commemoration hosted by the Baltic communities.
đź“… Sunday, 15 June 2025
⏰ 2.00 PM
đź“Ť Lithuanian Club, 44 Errol Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
What to expect
The program features stirring performances by Lithuanian and Latvian choirs, speeches by special Baltic and Ukrainian guests, and moving readings from deportee memoirs.
Representing Estonia, our very own Anu Mihkelson will share a new poem she has written especially for this event. Thomas Heffernan will be the Estonian flagbearer.
The event will close with a heartfelt address and prayer for peace from Helga Jansons, Pastor at the Melbourne Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Optional lunch before the event
If you’d like to gather for lunch beforehand, the Lithuanian Club warmly welcomes you to book a table. Please make reservations a few days in advance by emailing:
📧 bookings@lithuanianclub.com
After the commemoration
The formal event will begin promptly at 2.00 PM and should conclude by 3.00 PM or shortly thereafter. Afterwards, you’re invited to join us for coffee, cakes, drinks and friendly conversation.
We look forward to seeing you there. This is a special opportunity to stand together and reflect on our shared history. Please spread the word and bring friends and family who would appreciate this moment of remembrance.
