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June 3, 1 pm │ Exupery International School

Latvian Culture Festival

Latvijas kultūras festivāls

June 3, 1 am │ Exupery International School

Latvian Culture Festival

Latvijas kultūras festivāls

The annual Latvian Culture Festival will take place for the second time at Exupery. Creative workshops, traditional dances, live music, and an awards ceremony for the winners of the Open Olympiad in Latvian and Regional Studies await you!

June 3, 1-4 pm

A rich festival program awaits everyone at Exupery International School
>650 participants

The festival will bring together students, teachers, their friends and families, as well as musicians, craftsmen, artists, local history experts, and many others
>20 workshops

Each workshop leader has their own unique program

June 3, 1-4 pm

A rich festival program awaits everyone at Exupery International School
>650 participants

The festival will bring together students, teachers, their friends and families, as well as musicians, craftsmen, artists, local history experts, and many others
>20 workshops

Each workshop leader has their own unique program

To participate, kindly register for the event:

Registration

To participate, kindly register for the event:

Registration

About the Festival

Raising awareness of cultural traditions should always be an exciting experience. The best way to engage is to try it for yourself, simply to see how inspiring it is. With that in mind, we warmly invite all participants of the Open Olympiad in Latvian and Regional Studies, along with their families, friends, and the entire school community, to join us at our vibrant Latvian Culture Festival.

About the Festival

Raising awareness of cultural traditions should always be an exciting experience. The best way to engage is to try it for yourself, simply to see how inspiring it is. With that in mind, we warmly invite all participants of the Open Olympiad in Latvian and Regional Studies, along with their families, friends, and the entire school community, to join us at our vibrant Latvian Culture Festival.

Here are some of the workshops that will be featured at the festival:

Kokles as a Cultural Code

Listening to the traditional instrument kokle is enchanting, especially when played by professional musicians in folk costumes. However, what adds an even more captivating touch is the opportunity to try playing it yourself.

Folk Dancing

Eriks Zeps, a popular Latvian folklorist, will lead energetic group dances and games at the festival. You'll find yourself clapping and moving to the rhythm and experiencing the simple joy of dancing together with others.

Puzuri

Puzuri is the popular Latvian symbol of harmony and light. This is a perfect design to create to go with your "dreamcatchers"!

How to wear a folk costume?

Latvian folk costumes come in various styles, with each region in Latvia having its own distinct look. What makes these costumes truly special is that they are carefully handmade from the very beginning to the final touches.

Singing

Imagine the joy of singing together with children and adults, yet sounding harmonious. It's not about being a professional singer, but rather about sharing the love of music and singing together.

Candle casting

Let's create your own scented candles using natural beeswax. Along the way, we'll explore different candle types and discover the fascinating details of candle-making.

Traditional henna drawings

You can try your hand at creating henna designs in the traditional Latvian style, offering a great chance to practice and surprise your friends at the Līgo celebration.

Folk Dancing

Eriks Zeps, a popular Latvian folklorist, will lead energetic group dances and games at the festival. You'll find yourself clapping and moving to the rhythm and experiencing the simple joy of dancing together with others.

Kokles as a Cultural Code

Listening to the traditional instrument kokle is enchanting, especially when played by professional musicians in folk costumes. However, what adds an even more captivating touch is the opportunity to try playing it yourself.

Puzuri

Puzuri is the popular Latvian symbol of harmony and light. This is a perfect design to create to go with your "dreamcatchers"!

How to wear a folk costume?

Latvian folk costumes come in various styles, with each region in Latvia having its own distinct look. What makes these costumes truly special is that they are carefully handmade from the very beginning to the final touches.

Singing

Imagine the joy of singing together with children and adults, yet sounding harmonious. It's not about being a professional singer, but rather about sharing the love of music and singing together.

Candle casting

Let's create your own scented candles using natural beeswax. Along the way, we'll explore different candle types and discover the fascinating details of candle-making.

Traditional henna drawings

You can try your hand at creating henna designs in the traditional Latvian style, offering a great chance to practice and surprise your friends at the Līgo celebration.

To participate, kindly register for the event:

Registration

To participate, kindly register for the event:

Registration

How it was in 2022

In just one day, we welcomed around 300 guests and enjoyed the performances of over 30 local musicians and artists.

How it was in 2022

In just one day, we welcomed around 300 guests and enjoyed the performances of over 30 local musicians and artists.