February 5th, 201610473Longing for Spring? It's time to!
The ancient Latvian Spring waiting holiday also known as Shrove Tuesday will be celebrated soon.
Kalnciema Quarter organises a Meteņi Carnival with the Venetian carnival spirit on Saturday, February 6, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
During the carnival, Folk group "Skandinieki" will perform on the stage,...
January 12th, 2016491338The most distinguished writer of Latvian popular music and pianist Raimonds Pauls turns 80 today! Happy Birthday Maestro!
Pauls is the most famous composer not only in Latvia, but also far beyond its borders. His music has been performed in countless countries and in the most prestigious concert halls, and all of this was possible...
July 6th, 20155576Use of the historic Riga Circus building should be put to a halt, according to the State Office of Construction Control
Latvian State Office of Construction Control carried out 600 out of 2,000 planned inspections of public buildings in Latvia. Problems were found in every fifth inspected building, as noted by Director Peteris...
July 3rd, 201517832XI Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival kicks off in Riga
The XI School Youth Song and Dance Festival takes place in Riga from July 6 to 12. It is one not only of the largest festivals in Latvia, but also the most significant and oldest. It is held once every five years.
This year it is expected that 37,400 young participants...
June 27th, 201524873Our own Eurovision participant from Riga, Latvia — Aminata Savadogo a.k.a. Aminata has roots in a diverse ethnic and cultural background. Her ancestry is a mix of African and Russian ethnicity, which, together with the broad and inspiring Latvian culture, has influenced her to express her talents in composing and singing since the...
