Lithuanian Christmas Fair and the lightening of Christmas tree in the Meridian Square, Stratford, London

The official lightening of the Lithuanian Christmas Tree ceremony was held on Friday 14 December 2007 with speeches by the ambassador of Lithuania V.Ušackas and Councillor R.Crawford.
 
Many residents of Newham and its guests gathered on the square to enjoy Christmas carols and songs performed by the children from schools “Harmonija” and ‘Moksliukas”, folk group “Saduto” added variety presenting traditional folk dance. Visitors had unique possibility to combine their Christmas shopping visiting Lithuanian Christmas Fair  which proceeded three days from 13-15th December.
 
 
The event was organized by the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce in the UK, the Embassy of Lithuanian, Lithuanian Community and Newham Borough.