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02.08.2011
Latvia is one of the few European countries where still today, just like hundreds of years ago, a celebration of the summer solstice is held. The shortest night of the year – from June 23 to 24, is spent in front of bonfires that burn bright until sunrise, singing Ligo-themed folk songs. Women and girls wear a crown of flowers on their heads, while men wear a crown of oak leaves.
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02.08.2011
One of the brightest classical music events this summer – the eighth annual “Kremerata Baltica” Festival will take place in Sigulda from July 1 to 3.
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02.08.2011
One of four regular international country music festivals in Europe takes place every summer in Bauska; this time the second weekend in July (8th and 9th). On the bill are the very best Baltic groups, and special guests “Hillbilly Deluxe” from Germany and “Modern Earl” from Nashville, USA.
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02.08.2011
“Positivus” Festival, which has in just a few years evolved into the biggest event of its kind in the Baltic region, will be held in seaside Salacgriva July 15 and 16 with another strong line-up featuring "James", "Editors", "Beach House", „Röyksopp”, also Mark Ronson and his group.
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02.08.2011
The International Music Festival “Rigas ritmi” concerts for its summer session will be held in Riga on several stages June 30—July 2. This will be a great opportunity for jazz and ethno-music devotees to hear world-renowned artists, and their up-and-coming counterparts.
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02.08.2011
In order to encourage residents of the Baltic States – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, to become more familiar with their countries, the fifth annual adventure campaign “The Great Baltic Tour” will be held from May 5 to September 15.
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02.08.2011
This summer, from June 30 to July 10, three Latvian cities – Riga, Liepaja and Valmiera will host the prestigious 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship for Men.
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02.08.2011
On July 16, Kemeri National Park will offer its visitors the annual Night of Bats - a unique opportunity to become familiar with bats – the mysterious mammals that have inspired terrifying stories and myths.
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02.08.2011
If you appreciate originality and individuality alongside elegance and practicality, make use of the privilege and become familiar with the interesting costumes offered by various Latvian designers.
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02.08.2011
During recent years, the popularity of food products produced in Latvia’s organic farms has grown. The customers have also become more interested in visiting farms that offer an insight into organic farming and a unique opportunity to strengthen one’s health and get some rest.
