A ceremony was held featuring prominent figures, including guests such as Žilvinas Grigaitis, Eugenijus Skerstonas, Kristina Sabaliauskaitė, Rimvydas Petrauskas, Vytautas Juozapaitis, and Giedrė Žičkytė. During the proceedings, the French Ambassador to Lithuania, Ms. Lucie Stepanyan, presented the Knight of the Legion of Honour to Mr.
Arūnas Gelūnas, the Director General of the National Art Museum of Lithuania. This prestigious award recognizes significant contributions to the cultural dialogue between France and Lithuania, as well as efforts promoting broader European culture. Mr.
Gelūnas is noted for dedicating his professional life to advancing international cultural exchange, safeguarding cultural heritage, and strengthening European cooperation. His career encompasses roles as an artist, philosopher, academician, diplomat, and former Minister of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania. His commitment has been instrumental in elevating the profile of lithuania on the global cultural stage.
The recognition highlights the deep connection between national cultural institutions and international partnerships. The award underscores the importance of preserving and promoting art as a medium for diplomatic and cultural understanding between nations. The event served to acknowledge Mr.
Gelūnas’s sustained efforts in bridging cultural divides through the promotion of shared European values.
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