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PIRTS (SAUNA) AND HONEY FESTIVAL - LATVIAN MIDSUMMER NIGHT TRADITIONS

THE TAILORS DAYS IN THE HOUSE OF SILMACHI

The 47th Latvian Folk Applied Arts FAIR

Since 1971, the Museum annually hosts craftsmen’s fair, which is traditionally held at the first weekend in June. In forty-six years of its existence, the fair has become an event of national significance – now it is a symbol of crafts of Riga and Latvia and a feast for its participants and visitors.

MAY SINGING

SUMMER SEASON OPENING peasant’s homestead ZEMGALE 80 years in museum

When trees blossom out and meadow flowers start to bloom, the Open-Air Museum opens the summer season.

Easter

Easter at the museum represents the intertwining of folklore, modern and Christian traditions.

Meet your craftsman in Open-Air museum

The opening of the Liepaja harbour warehouse

THE GREAT DAY / SPRING EQUINOX

Traditionally this day was the celebration of the spring equinox – the time when the Sun has climbed the celestial mountain so high that daytime and night-time are equal length.

SHROVETIDE

Meteņi is the most cheerful holiday of the year and the most popular time for mummeries.