Whether you are out in the open, in the city center or at home, this weekend brings plenty of events to have a fun time.
Culture
As of June 15, people with a negative Covid-19 test will also be able to attend public events, the government decided June 10.
Between Thursday, June 10, and Sunday, June 13, pilot projects will take place in four cultural venues aimed at trying in practice different scenarios for the safest possible visit to cultural events, Latvian Radio reported.
The 12th Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Celebration will take place in a non-traditional, epidemiologically safe format in 2021, the government decided June 8.
As museums resume work, the Ministry of Culture has calculated the cost of their downtime, Latvian Television broadcast Kultūršoks reported June 7.
The first weekend of June arrives with local elections. Besides that, here are some tips for more laid-back activities than voting.
In order to examine the safety of cultural events that are scheduled to be open for persons who are vaccinated against or have overcome Covid-19, the Culture Ministry (KM) along with health experts and event organizers are to implement pilot projects as of June 10, KM said June 6.
On Tuesday, June 1, the government agreed that malls and cultural establishments, including museums, would be able to resume their work, since the Covid-19 morbidity has fallen below the threshold of 320 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
Spruce trees are often considered to be wild through and through, but it is a lesser-known fact that humans, too, have selected the tree. In Western Europe, spruces have been bred for at least 200 years, and some advances have been made in Latvia as well. Linda Stode, a leading specialist at the National Botanical Garden, told LSM about the local Dundanga variety and about the tallest and greatest spruces of Latvia.
When times are tough it is good for the soul to think of better times ahead and ways to creatively shape our lives. This is what people in nine Latvian cities are doing by preparing their bids to become a European Capital of Culture in 2027.
It's the final weekend of May -- summer is fast approaching. Here are some tips to take advantage of springtime.
The eighth Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF), which will take place on October 14-24 this year has named the first films that will be available to the public as part of the program.
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival this year includes two Latvian films – Helen Ora's debut work “PANIC” and Vladimirs Leščovs's latest film “Comeback”, the film representatives said May 25.
Rīga’s stint as European Capital of Culture back in 2014 was a tremendous opportunity for the capital to flaunt its creativity, beauty and vitality. In 2027, another Latvian city will be given this honour, and no fewer than nine regional centers have thrown their hats into the ring to submit their bids in June. In the lead up to the big decision later in the summer, Riga-based journalist and tour guide Philip Birzulis examines the cultural credentials of each of the hopefuls.
Local and foreign cinema projects are actively taking place in Latvia. This year there is a particularly strong demand for co-financing for foreign films in Latvia, National Film Center (NKC) told Latvian Radio May 19.
The remote song festival in digital format is not a festival, and children should not be deprived of a festival, so if this year it cannot be held in person, it should be transferred to the next year, Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš told Latvian Television May 19.
Rīga’s stint as European Capital of Culture back in 2014 was a tremendous opportunity for the capital to flaunt its creativity, beauty and vitality. In 2027, another Latvian city will be given this honour, and no fewer than nine regional centers have thrown their hats into the ring to submit their bids in June. In the lead up to the big decision later in the summer, Riga-based journalist and tour guide Philip Birzulis examines the cultural credentials of each of the hopefuls.
Spring and even summer weather has taken over Latvia. Enjoy a fun weekend as a continuation of the summer feel!
Culture Minister Nauris Puntulis (National Alliance) told LTV May 11 he hopes that it might be possible for the public to see live artistic performances in the flesh rather than on screen some time after Midsummer.
The annual Latvian Film Marathon on May 4 drew in viewers from 38 countries, said the National Film Center.
Rīga’s stint as European Capital of Culture back in 2014 was a tremendous opportunity for the capital to flaunt its creativity, beauty and vitality. In 2027, another Latvian city will be given this honour, and no fewer than nine regional centers have thrown their hats into the ring to submit their bids in June. In the lead up to the big decision later in the summer, Riga-based journalist and tour guide Philip Birzulis examines the cultural credentials of each of the hopefuls.
This weekend in Latvia, in contrast to the previous one, is short - due to a transferred workday from Monday May 3 to Saturday, May 8. Regardless, here are some tips to enjoy your free time. By the way, Sunday is Mother's day - don't forget!
Rīga’s stint as European Capital of Culture back in 2014 was a tremendous opportunity for the capital to flaunt its creativity, beauty and vitality. In 2027, another Latvian city will be given this honour, and no fewer than nine regional centers have thrown their hats into the ring to submit their bids in June. In the lead up to the big decision later in the summer, Riga-based journalist and tour guide Philip Birzulis examines the cultural credentials of each of the hopefuls.
The Latvian co-production documentary “This Rain Will Never Stop” received the main prize at the goEast festival, a Central and Eastern Europe cinema event, representatives of National Cinema Center said April 30.
This weekend in Latvia is a long-awaited one, since it will last for four days instead of two due to the Independence Restoration day on May 4, which will come with events such as the film marathon, folk costume parade and concerts. Meanwhile, here are some tips to enjoy before that comes.
Rīga’s stint as European Capital of Culture back in 2014 was a tremendous opportunity for the capital to flaunt its creativity, beauty and vitality. In 2027, another Latvian city will be given this honour, and no fewer than nine regional centers have thrown their hats into the ring to submit their bids in June. In the lead up to the big decision later in the summer, Riga-based journalist and tour guide Philip Birzulis examines the cultural credentials of each of the hopefuls.
Cold wind fit for mid-March rather than end of April has been tearing through Latvia - but don't let it scare you! Here are some events for a fun weekend.
Annual May 4 Latvian folk dress parade will take place online for the second year, and not only will the parade be virtual - the costumes will be too, folk dress center Senā klēts said April 21.
The traditional Latvian Film Marathon of the National Film Centre (NKC) on May 4 will take place online on the filmas.lv portal for the second year, NKC said April 20.
School Youth Song and Dance Festival has to be held, but in a different format, taking into account epidemiological requirements and focusing on municipalities, according to the coalition's opinion April 19. The final decision has not yet been taken and will be decided by the government.