After the State Commission for Cultural Heritage announced the nominees, joyful news came to Alytus district. The Kurnėnai Laurynas Radziukynas School has been selected among the best objects for the awards. Candidates for the three categories - the most distinguished people in the field of cultural heritage, the best-managed sites and the most successful initiatives - were nominated by Lithuanian municipalities and citizens. 

The State Day (the coronation of King Mindaugas of Lithuania) and the National Anthem Day took place in Daugai, the capital of the Mindaugas family, in Alytus district. This year it is called #DaugaiMindaugai. The town was decorated with an art installation park, a light show over the water, and the first-ever parade of water vehicles on Lake Didžiulis. "This day is a true example of our unity, our strength," said Alytus District Municipality Mayor Rasa Vitkauskiene, speaking about the celebration organised in just two months.