That was not a regular military, but the Lithuanian Rifleman’s Union, it’s like teritorial defence formed out of volunteer civilians determined to defend our souveregnity. They were celebrating 105 year old anniversary since the foundation. Nice coincidance that you took part in festivities.
@@dianephilgillespie8960 It's what you guys would call "a well regulated Militia" 😉. The embodiment of the concept of, even. Founded in Kaunas in 1919.
You are very wrong. The area around Suwałki is very touristy, this is the Masuria region. There are over 2,000 there. lakes, forests, wild rivers, an interesting combination of cultures of several nations and ethnic minorities.
