Lāčplēsis Day Widely Celebrated Across Latvia

Today in Latvia, we are celebrating Lāčplēsis Day. The President of the State, Edgars Rinkēvičs, in his greeting to the public, wishes everyone to see the most important goal in the daily rush - a safe, free, and democratic Latvia. Lāčplēsis Day is celebrated in Latvia in honor of the victory of the independent Latvian army over Bermont's troops on November 11, 1919.

Today, Lāčplēsis Day will be widely celebrated across Latvia with torchlight processions, memorial moments, candle lighting, and concerts. In Riga, the traditional candle lighting and placement will take place on the 11th of November embankment on the historic wall of Riga Castle.

Throughout the day in Riga, a military equipment exhibition will be on display near the Latvian War Museum, and a memorial bonfire for freedom fighters will be lit, organized by the Ministry of Defense and the National Armed Forces.

In the evening, from 7 PM, an event "Riga, Touched by Eternity" will take place on Bāriņu Street near Victory Park, featuring performances by the bands "Juuk" and "The Sound Poets", as well as a concert performance "Riga, Touched by Eternity".

Photo: Riga City Council