THE WINNER OF THE DESIGN CONTEST „LITHUANIA IN THE EMBASSY‘S WINDOW“ VISITED LONDON
On 2 July 2013 the winner of the design contest which was organised by the Lithuanian Embassy in London and the Lithuanian Youth Association in the United Kingdom, Mellie Sachet visited the Embassy and participated in the Official Dinner of the Lithuanian world youth congress.
Mellie Sachet said that her design revolved around the idea that Lithuania is a geographical centre of Europe. „As a foreigner in the country, it was a really great exercise for me to work on this project. I wanted to underline the geographical centre aspect as well as use the mixed colorful pattern which represents the cultural and more precisely architectural wealth of Lithuania. I didn‘t expect to see these sweet pastel buildings.“ The winning design was created during Mellie‘s participation in Erasmus Exchange program in Vilnius.
The Lithuanian ambassador Asta Skaisgirytė Liauškienė remarked that the Lithuanian Embassy always welcomes projects with youth involvment. „This particular project was a great opportunity to invite the young talents to look at our country in the European Union context and express their ideas in the submitted designs. As the Lithuanian Presidency of the EU Council has started, it is a great chance to allow the passers-by to learn more about Lithuania from our beautiful window.“
The President of the Lithaunian Youth Association in the United Kingdom Darius Tamauskas hopes that lively and colorful Embassy‘s windows will attract attention of a passersby. „Mellie‘s work will remain relevant long after Lithuania‘s presidency of the EU Council is over – being in the middle of political attention for half a year, Lithuania will remain geographical centre of Europe forever“, said D.Tamauskas.
During the Official Dinner Mellie received the main prize – iPad Mini – which was sponsored by Lithuanica Ltd.
