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We invite you to the conference "180 YEARS OF BIRŠTONAS RESORT HISTORY"!
During the event, historians, scientists, municipal and medical specialists will share insights into the development of the Birštonas resort, its historical heritage, present and future prospects.
The conference will feature presentations, discussions, educational activities, and a musical program. It is a great opportunity to look at the history of Birštonas from various perspectives and discuss the resort's vision for the future.
PROGRAM
10:00 Conference opening
Simonas Matulevičius, Director of the Birštonas Museum
10:30 Birštonas Resort Today and Tomorrow: Situation, Strategy and Future Plans
Nijolė Dirginčienė, Mayor of Birštonas Municipality
11:00 “The formation of the Birštonas resort in the mid-19th century – early 20th century: from a “swollen water” village to health resorts”
Prof. Dr. Raimonda Ragauskienė, Lithuanian Institute of History.
11:30 "War and Resort in a Transnational Perspective: Interned Polish Military Personnel and Their Urban Development Works in Birštonas at the Beginning of World War II"
Prof. Dr. Aivas Ragauskas, Lithuanian State Historical Archives.
12:00 Coffee break and educational activities.
13:00 Spa medicine today and tomorrow: trends, challenges and global directions.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kęstutis Skauminas, Medical Director of the “Eglės Sanatorium”
13:25 An example of active community in a resort is the case of purchasing a painting.
Birštonas Rotary Club
13:40 Panel discussion "The Resort Idea Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow"
14:30 Musical greeting to the resort
14:50 Open educational workshop
Photography and filming will be done during the event.
