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September 17 saw years of hard work in the western Latvian city of Kuldīga finally pay off when the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, decided on the inscription of the old town of Kuldīga onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.
As summer gives way to fall, here are three more things to think about doing this weekend. The weather forecast is pretty good, so there's no excuse to stay inside staring at a screen (unless you're on the weekend shift at LSM).
In preparation for the celebratory 10th edition of the Riga International Film festival (RIGA IFF) 14 feature film and series' projects have been selected for the RIGA IFF SHOWCASE pitching sessions, organizers have announced.
For the sixteenth time, Latvia has nominated a film that will be given the opportunity to claim a nomination for the 'Best International Feature' category at the Academy Awards, commonly referred to as the 'Oscars'.
It does not quite feel like September yet. So pretend it is still summer.
On 12 October, the Baltic premiere of the carefree kung fu comedy Invisible Fight will launch not only the tenth anniversary celebrations of the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF), but also one of the festival’s central events – the RIGA IFF Feature Film Competition. In the festival’s anniversary edition, eight films from the Baltic Sea region and the Nordic countries will compete for the festival’s main award and a cash prize of EUR 4,000, according to organizers.
The first weekend of September, for many, represents the beginning of a new year of sorts. Here are some tips for celebration!
The night of the Ancient Fires was marked on Saturday with lighting fires on the seaside from Liepāja to Salacgrīva. Hundreds of fires were lit. Latvian Television went to the event in Saulkrasti.
The end of summer is closing in fast, so let's make the most of it with three different town and city festivals in three different regions of Latvia. Come on Rīga residents, make the effort to step outside the capital and discover some of the other parts of our beautiful country.
On Wednesday, August 23, the charity concert “Music Against the Storm” donated EUR 37,246.21 to the renovation of the Jaunpils Castle, the Church of Jaunpils, and some homes. The number of visitors to the concert exceeded 5 thousand, which is the most ambitious turnout witnessed in the castle, representatives said.
The number of summer weekends remaining to us this year is rapidly diminishing, so make sure to make the most of this one. Luckily, there are plenty of different things to choose from. Here's our weekly pick of just three of them.
On Friday, August 25, a Ukrainian short-film festival “Smile, Ukrainian!” will take place at the K.Suns cinema in Rīga, the organizers informed.
On Saturday, August 19, the capital city Rīga is celebrating its 822nd birthday. An extensive celebration program has been announced in the city center.
Enjoy the festival summer while it lasts!
This year, the “Re Rīga!” festival of contemporary circus and street art will take place from August 15 to 20 in Rīga Circus and in the urban environment – the Vērmanes Garden, festival organizers said.
This weekend in Latvia is particularly festival-rich. Here are just a few of them that you might like to check out.
Can't decide on the music vibe for this weekend? Here are a couple of events from rock to opera – and right in between.
This week, July 28 and 29, a Democracy Festival will take place in the city of Kuldīga for the third time, the organizers of the event said.
New tourism objects in Latvia do not come up often, let alone an entire village. In Valmiera municipality, Santa Paegle has fulfilled her dream of a mini-village, which is now open to visitors, Latvian Radio reported.
Summer is at its peak, and so far it has been full of events to choose from. Here are a few for this weekend.
The Rundāle Palace Museum has joined the Association of the Royal Residences of Europe – an organization which brings together the most prominent palaces of Europe, including Versailles, Schönbrunn, and Sanssouci, the museum's representatives said July 20.
This weekend, the Positivus festival takes place in Rīga, Lucavsala, as usual bringing together tens of thousands of people. But what else is going on?
The XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival in Rīga from June 30 to July 9 has passed calmly and smoothly, without major incidents, the festival organizers and services said at a press briefing Monday, July 10, which is an official post-festival holiday in Latvia.
From June 30 to July 10, the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival will fill the capital Rīga with celebrations, music and dance.
From June 30 to July 10, the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival will fill the capital Rīga with celebrations, music and dance.
This weekend, the biggest musical event in Latvia – the Song and Dance Festival – culminates with grand final choir, dance, and choir-and-dance performances gathering masses. In case you are looking for something outside the festival, here are a few tips for you.
From June 30 to July 10, the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival will fill the capital Rīga with celebrations, music and dance.
The construction of a ferris wheel has begun in the Pārdaugava part of Rīga, the left bank of the Daugava, between Raņķa Dam and Slokas Street, part of Uzvaras Park, Latvian Television reported on July 5.
From June 30 to July 10, the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival will fill the capital Rīga with celebrations, music and dance.
Intense dance rehearsals are taking place at Daugava Stadium before the big concerts of the Song and Dance Festival. Doctors on duty at Daugava Stadium conclude that dancers have far fewer health problems than in previous festivals, Latvian Radio reported on July 5.
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