Juozas Tumas-Vaižgantas (1869-1933) was one of the most prominent personalities of the first half of the 20th century, an exponent of national revival and modern culture. Vaižgantas perceived the nation as an essential form of humanity, which grows out of the native land and history, and is revealed in language, creativity, and harmonious relationships. The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania has proclaimed 2019 as the Year of Juozas Tumas - Vaižgantas.