Latvia Celebrates its 91th Year - November 18th

Congratulations to the Republic of Latvia on its 90th Anniversary, November 18, 2008



Thousands turned out in chilly freezing temperatures to view the National Armed Forces parade.

680 Armed Forces and Home Guard soldiers, the Border Guard, the police and the State Fire and Rescue Service officers, as well as soldiers from several NATO countries' armed forces took part in the parade on the Daugava River Embankment in Riga's Old Town.

Fact source: LETA http://www.leta.lv/
Video: Mike Johnson, Patricia Tourist Office, Riga


Wow what wonderful fireworks later than night on Rigas Daugava River !



Now for some history


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Special Light Show Riga November 2008

On the eve of the 90th anniversary of Latvia’s independence, new light will be found in many of Rīga’s buildings and parks – five nights in a row, just as soon as it gets dark outside. Stroll the boulevards of the city, visit Old Rīga, cast your eyes across the Daugava River. more info

The festival will conclude at 9:00 PM on November 18 with a performance of light and fireworks that will be devoted to the national celebration and will be visible from both banks of the river.

The “Beaming Rīga” tradition will be born – the festival will be held each year at this same time. click for more information, maps and schedules

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More information: Latvia's 90th Independence Celebration

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November 14, the feature film "Vieniga Fotografija" (The Only Photograph) will premiere in Riga. November 14 through November 18, the festival "Riga Shine On!" will take place, when various public buildings - museums, theaters, the alley at the Cabinet of Ministers building - will be lit after dark. http://www.staroriga.com/

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On the night from November 15 to November 16, only Latvian music will be played at nightclubs all over Latvia.

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The Independence Day anniversary events will reach their climax on November 18 in Riga with fireworks on the River.

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