Baltics are waking up

The Baltics Are Waking Up! (Lithuanian: Bunda jau Baltija, Latvian: Atmostas Baltija, Estonian: Ärgake, Baltimaad) is a trilingual Baltic song composed for the occasion of the Baltic Way, a large demonstration against the Soviet Union and for independence of the Baltic States in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact. The song is sometimes called the 'general anthem of the Baltics'. The Lithuanian text was sung by Žilvinas Bubelis, Latvian by Viktors Zemgals, Estonian by Tarmo Pihlap.

See also

External links

  • A Youtube video showing the Baltic Way, August 1989. Lyrics: Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian)
  • Texts of the song in three languages and translation into English
Restoration of Baltic independence
Soviet dissident era
Groups and events
Dissidents
Political activism era
Movements
Activists
Singing Revolution
  • Hirvepark meeting (1987)
  • Night Song Festivals (1988)
  • Baltic Way (1989)
Key decisions
Final armed confrontations
Music
Transition
Governance
Crises
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