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The UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Preservation of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has decided to include in its representative list of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity the "timber rafting" traditions of several countries, which also includes the value of the Latvian National Intangible Cultural Heritage – the craft skills of the Gauja rafters, representatives of the Latvian National Cultural Center announced.
The opening of the reconstructed Rīga circus arena will take place on Wednesday, Rīga Circus spokeswoman Zane Volkinšteine told LETA.
Now that the Latvian 'patriotic week' with independence celebration and remembrance days has passed and the ground is covered white, it is officially allowed to start waiting for the winter holiday season. Here are some ideas how.
The selection of Latvian film classics on the National Film Center's (NKC) portal filmas.lv has been supplemented with some more 20th-century films, available for viewing worldwide with subtitles in different languages, NKC said November 17.
Friday, November 18, is the Day of the Independence Proclamation in Latvia. As usual, the day is marked by events throughout the country. Last two years have been quiet due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but this year the celebration is back.
In a moving and historic production at the Riga Jewish Community, a German school orchestra and choir recently staged an opera that dates back to the Holocaust.
Mid-November in Latvia is the time to remember the troops fallen for the country's freedom. Here are some ideas to mark the occasion and enhance or test your knowledge of the history surrounding Lāčplēsis Day on November 11.
As you may or may not know, in Latvia children have their own national folk costumes, which are different to adult costumes. Often even children themselves are not familiar with folk costumes, unless they happen to be active in some dance, musical or other folk-related field.
This weekend, enjoy a Latvian-Ukrainian joint exhibition, explore the world of books in Latvia at the Rīga Book Festival, or celebrate a late Halloween at the newly established Bauska Halloween park.
Though Latvians do not celebrate Halloween all that much, there is no reason not to include pumpkins and some creepiness into your weekend.
On October 26, 2022, one of the most prominent figures in Latvian documentary film Ansis Epners (1937–2003) would have celebrated his 85th birthday. National Film Center (NKC) has developed a film selection by the director available for free on filmas.lv.
Director Viesturs Kairišs' film January has been voted Best Film in the Progressive Cinema competition at the 17th Rome Film Fest, according to the festival's website.
The Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF), which ran from 13 to 23 October in Riga and online throughout Latvia, has announced this year’s winners at its annual Awards Ceremony.
Madliena Manor, restored in 1912, has been on sale for a long time for €1, but there are no buyers. Meanwhile, the building with 70 rooms is crumbling. Latvian Radio broadcast Kultūršoks (Culture Shock) of October 21 explored why.
Now that the golden autumn is really, truly here, catch it by the tail while it lingers. Take in the goods that autumn can offer.
The European Film Awards contenders were announced on October 19 in the categories of comedy, animated feature films, and short films. The Latvian director Signe Baumane's film "My Love Affair With Marriage" will fight for the title of the best European animated feature film this year.
The popular Kaņepe Culture Center (KKC) will no longer be linked to a specific location and, after more than a decade of operation, the pub will cease operations on October 23, 2022, KKC said on social media.
With a new arena, spaces, and reconstructed historic entrance, the Riga Circus is about to prepare for its first shows, with the ambitious construction already on the finish line, Latvian Radio reported on October 18.
To mark the State Language day of October 15, a discussion on Latvian language in university and science took place Monday, October 17, in which Latvia's President Egils Levits invited experts and the public to think about the place of Latvian language in the world.
The so-called 'Latvian golden autumn' is truly here, so take some time to go outside and admire the yellowness of it all. Here are some activities you can do alongside that.
The 9th Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) begins today, on 13 October, with the national premiere of Signe Baumane's film My Love Affair with Marriage (Mans laulību projekts).
The annual Baltic Assembly Prizes in literature, arts and science were announced October 7.
Here are three suggestions for things to do this weekend in Latvia. Whatever you do, we hope you have a great one.
This weekend, undoubtedly, is significant for all Latvian citizens and eligible voters as the 14th parliamentary elections take place Saturday, October 1. When the ballot is cast, though, there is still a lot of time to enjoy oneself. On September 29, Latvians celebrate Miķeļi or Miķeļdiena – a harvest festival at the autumn solstice. Pay attention to the fruitful harvest this weekend!
The 9th Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) will begin on October 13 with the national premiere of Signe Baumane's film My Love Affair with Marriage, which will also mark the start of the festival’s main central section, the RIGA IFF Feature Film Competition.
The winter season of events is slowly kicking in, with the final music festivals taking place, making great use of the sunny end of September.
The ninth conversation festival LAMPA will be held on June 9 and 10, 2023, in Cēsis urban environment, the organizers said Tuesday.
Autumn breeze has been whirling through Latvia - but don't let it scare you! Here are some events indoors and outdoors for a beautiful weekend.
The Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) will bring together local and international audiences for the ninth time this year, and organizers have now relased the full festival program, which is divided into 12 sections and 6 competitions. It is available on the festival website: rigaiff.lv.
Though the autumn has come unusually quickly, do not let it deter you from seeking some cultural enjoyment.
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