Ligo is already being celebrated in Victory Park in Riga. See how it happens (photos)
Riga's Victory Park is hosting the 'Jāņu riti' festival, a large-scale celebration of the traditional Latvian Ligo holiday. The event features folklore performances, artisan markets, and traditional rituals like the lighting of the Jāņi bonfire.
Why it matters
It highlights the preservation of Baltic cultural heritage and community-focused public celebrations in Latvia.
On Friday, June 20, Victory Park in Riga became one of the main venues for the celebration of Ligo. A large-scale event "Jāņu riti" is taking place here, gathering folklore groups, artisans, musicians, dancers, and guests from across the capital.
The article is a straightforward, descriptive report on a cultural event without political or ideological framing.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in