2004, June 4-5-6
Ioinic Centre
Athens, Greece
The High Values Of The pre-Christian Ethnic Traditions and Religions
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2003, August 7-8-9
The Academy of Sciences Library
Zygimantu 1 / 8
Vilnius, Lithuania
Global Initiatives for Ethnic Cultures and Religions
Continue reading The 2003 WCER Congress (7th – 9th August 2003)
This year we gathered in Lithuania once again, for the 5th conference of the World Congress of Ethnic Religions. It was decided that the theme of this conference should be the continuity of ethnic religions in the modern world. Continue reading The 2002 WCER Congress (12th – 13th August 2002)
On August 12-13 the 4th Conference of the WCER took place in Vilnius, Lithuania. Representatives from Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, Poland, France, India, United Kingdom and the USA attended this conference. In the duration of two days the representatives discussed the progress made and the problems faced by the ethnic religions in their countries. It is now possible to analyze these problems and search for solutions. Continue reading The 2001 WCER Congress (12th – 13th August 2001)
This year, on August 9-11, the 3rd conference of the WCER was held in Bradesiai, Lithuania. The conference was held simultaneously with the Romuva summer camp, which began on the 7th of August and ended on the 12th. Those attending the conference freely participated in the Romuva program throughout the entire duration of the camp.
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The 2nd World Congress of Etnic Religions was held from the 16th to the 19th August 1999 in Telsiai, Lithuania. Telsiai is situated in the province of Samogitia, in Western Lithuania. Samogitia was, for several centuries, at the frontline of resistance against the Christian crusaders (the Teutonic knights). |
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The conference itself took place in a house in the outskirt of the city, built and decorated in traditional Lithuanian style by its owner, Adolfas Gedvilas. A sacred fire has been maintained in the house since 1994. You may visit the Manor of King Ringaudas website to learn more about this wondeful location. |
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At the end of the first day, participants took part in a fire ritual situated a ceremony on the nearby Satrija Hill. The ceremony was organised by Romuva, with active participation of the Greek representatives.
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The meetings took place in the main hall, and ended with a dance evening offered by the local traditional music ensemble. The next day, participant were invited to a excursion to the nearby city of Klaipeda and the Baltic coast. |
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Continue reading The 1999 WCER Congress Report by Denis Dornoy (16th – 19th August 1999)
Author: Jonas Trinkunas (Lithuania)
Raza Festival, held at the summer solstice in 1998 in Vilnius, the meeting witnessed a large group of representatives of the pre-Christian or pagan faiths of Europe, USA and India. Such groups exist to Svema the world, including most of Europe. Their isolation had come to an end, and nastoalo time to exchange ideas and to overcome common obstacles. Continue reading The first congress WCER Vilnius, report by Jonas Trinkunas, Lithuania, June 1998
The World Pagan Congress was held 20-25 June 1998 in Lithuania. Lithuania was selected to host the Congress because it was the last Pagan country in Europe. Although the country was officially Christianized in 1387-1410, the last Pagan temple in its capital city Vilnius was closed around 1790. Continue reading The 1998 WCER Congress, Report by Audrius Dundzila
