Belarusians are the third largest ethnic community living in Lithuania. 2011 According to the census, there were 36,227 Belarusians living in Lithuania. The majority of the Belarusian population is concentrated in Vilnius, Klaipėda, Visaginas, Kaunas and on the border with the Republic of Belarus.
HISTORICAL INTERFACES. Lithuanians and Byelorussians are linked by a common history that spans several centuries, and by long stages of common state life.
Geographical and historical circumstances determined that Belarusian ancestors became one of the first ethnic communities of historical Lithuania – the 13th-14th centuries. By invading the Tatars at the time in the East, the Lithuanians joined the feudal divisions of the old Russian land (now Belarus, Ukraine).
THE MEDIA. LRT radio program “Klasika” broadcasts cultural and educational programs in Belarusian language. The second program of the Lithuanian National Television broadcasts the Belarusian program “Crossroads of Cultures. Vilnius Notebook “(” Віленскі сшытак “).
MEMORY DAYS. Belarusians in Lithuania commemorate Belarusian Independence Day – 25 March, the anniversary of the Slut Armed Rebellion – 27 November, and Military Glory Day – 8 September.
RELIGION. Belarussians of Lithuania profess the Orthodox or Catholic faith. 2011 According to the census, 49.6% of the Roman Catholic community attributed themselves. Belarussian, Orthodox (32.3%). Belarusian. For the Belarussian Catholic community in 1997 transferred to St. Bartholomew’s Church in Užupis, Vilnius. The service is conducted in Belarusian language.
DISHES. Belarusian national cuisine has a deep tradition. In addition to the ancient and unique culinary heritage of ancient times, the national cuisine was influenced by the culinary features of its neighbors – Polish, Lithuanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Latvian.
Often Belarusian dishes are made from potatoes, which is called second bread. They enriched the national cuisine and became the basis of many Byelorussian dishes. Many potato dishes are typical of other cuisines, but in Belarusian traditional cuisine their forms and ways of consumption are peculiar.
