03.08 International Women’s Day
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Women’s
Preface: Asta, Saulėta virtuvė Photo: Jurgita, Duonos ir žaidimų
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nternational Women’s Day has been celebrated for over a century. Since 1911 when it was celebrated in four countries – Germany, Australia, Denmark and Sweden – a lot has changed – not only the way women are treated in society, but the meaning of 8th of March itself. Hardly anyone knows that this day was supposed to remind us of the women’s fight for freedom and equal rights. Nowadays it is often regarded as a day when each lady expects breakfast in bed, dinner in candlelight or at least a nice bouquet of flowers. It is the day when women want to feel the most beautiful, charming and loved. Moreover, it is a day when every woman expects to drop down everyday chores, forget a strict routine and intrigues. Today International Women’s Day is not about the fight for equal rights. It’s a day for limitless love for women, a day when one does not have to fight for compliments, attention, gifts or fondness. We need to only accept it with open hands and to give in to the joy of being the most important, together with all the other women of the world. Ladies, be loved, be charming, be smart, brave, surprising... And never give up!