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Our mission

The mission of Filadelfijos Lietuviu Jaunimo Sajunga (FLJS, Philadelphia Lithuanian Youth Association) is to unite the Lithuanian youth in the Philadelphia area and to foster Lithuanian culture among us. Our organization embodies and invites all Lithuanians - the ones who have arrived to the United States quite recently and also those who were born here and are interested in their Lithuanian heritage. We strive to make our organization an island of revival for every Lithuanian soul.

Contacts

Telephone: 215-781-9118
Postal address: Filadelfijos Lietuvių Jaunimo Sąjungai; 2715 East Allegheny Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19134; USA
Electronic mail: President Saulius Garalevičius: elite@temple.edu

Activities

Folk and ballroom dance groups

FLJS organizes and supports Lithuanian folk and ballroom dance groups in Philadelphia. These groups hold weekly rehearsals and stage performances during Lithuanian events in Pennsylvania and other states. The folk dance group travelled to Lithuania to participate in the Dainu Svente (an international song and dance festival) this summer. Everyone is invited to join the dance groups regardless of previous experience in dancing. Our dance rehearsals are held every Sunday at the Lithuanian music hall. Typically, the folk dance rehearsal starts at 3:00 PM. Please contact the manager of dance groups Saulius Garalevičius for more information.

Sports

FLJS has its basketball team. We also hold interstate tournaments between various Lithuanian basketball teams.

Lithuanian choir

The Lithuanian choir of Philadelphia chants every Sunday during Lithuanian Mass at the St. Andrews church. It also performs during celebrations and public events of the Lithuanian community. The rehearsals of the choir are held on Sundays at 9:00 AM in the rectory office of St. Andrews church. Everyone who likes to sing is invited to join the Lithuanian choir.

Links to other FLJS pages

Group of announcements: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pranesimai. If you want to regularly receive our newsletter about upcoming events, please send an empty e-mail letter to pranesimai-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.