On March 13, an event dedicated to honoring Jewish rescuers was held in Vilnius at the Choral Synagogue. During the commemoration, students from the Krakės Mikalojus Katkus Gymnasium presented an artistic composition titled “A Promise in Krakės.” The event, organized by the Lithuanian Jewish Community, the Secretariat of the International Commission, and the German Embassy, was attended not only by students and teachers from Vilnius “Sietuva”, Jonas Basanavičius, Martynas Mažvydas Progymnasiums and Simonas Daukantas Gymnasium, but also by a group of teachers and education professionals participating in a seminar in Vilnius organized by Centropa.
From March 13 to 18, more than 60 educational institutions across Lithuania organized commemorative activities for Jewish Rescuers Day, including lessons, film screenings with discussions, excursions, and more.
