2017

We welcome you to Pentecost celebration on June 4 in Birini Castle garden. On this day just as in the old days you will be able to enjoy the Service, the music, paintings and Big country music concert. There will be also a place for outdoor parties, and other celebrations. Pentecost celebration in Birini Castle will once again be among the first summer events in the spacious garden in this season, bringing together some 2,000 participants. Pentecost in Birini castle will be opened with Service at 13:00 by the Pastor Ivars Jēkabsons. Then, as in ancient times "open-air party - Great Šlāgerkoncerts 2017" will begin. We will be able to enjoy more than 20 popular Latvian hit groups. We invite everybody to the dance floor and are happy to maintain the ancient tradition of Pentecost outdoor parties!

Medieval day in Cesis " Smells like history". On this day already next Sunday, you will be taken to the history page of Medieval times and you will be able to attend creative workshops in Cesis Castle garden.

Huge feast, joyful songs and fast dances, the year’s shortest night spent by a bonfire, mysterious rituals and even some love pleasures – all that and lots more is what describes Summer Solstice celebration in Latvia, celebrated since ancient times by honouring century old traditions.

Here is a cycle of Medieval days taking place in Cesis Medieval town. This is the second Medieval day this year and will solve the question about the Medieval tradition of healthy uncleanness.

Traditional Summer Solstice in Turaida Museum Reserve. Take part in the traditional ritual of Summer Solstice celebration.

Everyone is welcomed to the Midsummer night celebration in Sigulda Livonian Order castle and enjoy the magic of Midsummer night open-air party next to large bonfire.

There are coming Harpers from all over the world for gathering in Dikli. Dikli is the birthplace of Latvia Song and Dance Festival. The world famous festival once started exactly here in Dikli. This year here will come Harpers to enjoy being together and practicing harping. The gathering is held by Koceni county together with talented Harper Laima Jansone

Cognitive experiments, practical workshops, performances, games, contests, discussions, theatre, and even confessions – the third Conversation festival LAMPA will have something for everyone, even the most demanding participant. This year there is more to love than ever.