Latvian holidays are celebrated noisily. Many of them were celebrated in ancient times, but they are gradually losing their original meaning, turning into a convenient occasion for relaxation.
Salsa Festival in Riga
Can't resist the groovy rhythms of salsa, then come to the capital of the country in June. Here dancers from many European countries share their skills for three whole days. Top-notch DJs spin their records to create unique tunes that will give you a masterclass from the best of the best.
Festival "Positivus"
Are you ready to give up a cozy soft bed and spend three days on the Gulf of Riga? But not just like that, but among the many fans of alternative music. Then you should definitely visit Riga in July, because it is in this month that the Positivus festival takes place. This is the largest musical event in the entire Baltic States, which has been held annually since 2007 in the territory of Latvia.
Salacgriva is transforming into an incredibly huge tent city. It has its own platforms and stages, craft shops, cafes with delicious food and just grocery stores where you can buy whatever you want. The main hero of the occasion - music - is presented in different directions. Rock, pop, folk, dance, punk - there are a lot of genres.
Most of the participants are little-known musicians, or just beginning vocal careers. And not only Latvians come here, Europe is represented by a huge number of newcomers eager for fame and recognition. Famous musicians are in no hurry to remember their youth. But it is precisely in the discovery of a new name or group that attracts such a huge number of people here. On average, there are up to 30 thousand guests here.
Of course, the main pastime here is concerts. But the organizers of the festival try to provide their guests with alternative entertainment. These are various film screenings, playing badminton, but not as a couple, but what is called "crowd on crowd", aerobics on the shore of the bay and various creative relay races.
Holiday "Zimassvetki"
The winter solstice is another festive date that the people of the country celebrate with great pleasure. The shortest day of the year is celebrated at the Ethnographic Museum, located east of the country's capital. Basically, this is an open-air winter party. The fire should burn until the very end of the holiday, because in this way people are freed from all the misfortunes that happened in the past year.
