The Baltic Way Day @Malmö

Join us for a momentous occasion commemorating the 35th anniversary of The Baltic Way Day.

On Friday, 23rd August 2024 at 16.00, join the Estonian Consulate, the Lithuanian Consulate, and the Latvian Consulate for the celebration at Stortorget in Malmö.

What is The Baltic Way Day?

On 23 August 1989, two million people held hands to form a human chain over 600 kilometres long, linking three capital cities – Tallinn in Estonia, Riga in Latvia, and Vilnius in Lithuania. This peaceful political demonstration, known as The Baltic Way, symbolised solidarity and marked a significant moment in the struggle for freedom of the Baltic States from the Soviet Union. Our intention extends beyond commemoration. We aim to stand together for peace and unity, inviting relevant representatives from Ukraine to join us in this joint manifestation.

Prel. Event Details
Date: Friday, 23rd August 2024
Location: Stortorget, Malmö

The Manifestation

16.00 – Gathering at Stortorget in Malmö where the Swedish hussars take
their place at the Square with the flags of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

16.05 – Speech by visiting Ambassador TbD

16.15 – Speech by – Morten Kjærum i.e. from the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights

16.25 – The Ukrainian National Anthem is performed by the ”Monday Movement” from Stockholm and guests from Ukraina

16.35 – Joint sing-along ”the Singing revolution” together with choirs from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

16.55 – The Swedish hussars will walk from the Square with the flags of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Join us as we honour the spirit of The Baltic Way and reaffirm our commitment to peace
and freedom. Your presence will make a difference. We look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
Ingmar Ingstad – General Consul of The Republic of Lithuania
Björn Hallin – Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia
Andreas Pitlik – Honorary Consul of the Republic of Latvia