At all tames we, Zemaiciai, were the dedicated conservators of our national traditions and values here. Although due to the fact during the 13th through 16th centuries the Teutonic Order and the Livonian Order bordered Zemaitija, and it was always threatened by their expansionist aims. As such, Zemaitijan territory was offered to these orders or exchanged in their peace treaties a number of times.
But now we, Zemaitijan people, do not wish to be Lithuanian vassals any more! Our region cannot be considered as so-called Lower Lithuania now as the people of Zemaitija speak Zemaiciu dialect and have own cultural identity. Thus, we demand to stop calling us Lithuanians. It is time to realize our right to self-determination, eh?