Events

 

The country was founded, but freedom was still to be fought for. 100 years ago, on Novemer 11, 1919, marked one of the most important victories during the Freedom battles – the Latvian Armed forces banished the Western volunteer army also known as the Bermondt troops from Rīga. These heroe’s thoughts about a free Latvia are the same thoughts we have. Legacy strong as Lāčplēsis. Honoring those, who have died in the battles and their relatives, we invite on November 11th, at 5:30PM, in the Valmiera St.Sīmanis church, to join the „Lāčplēšis” day prayer, but at 6PM to light candles and torches and go on a torch march, which will take place from the Valmiera town square up until the Central cemetery, where at 6:30PM there’ll be a moment of remembrance.

November 11th, 7:30PM, the “Lāčplēsis” day concert “Roks. Mīlestība. Brīvība.” (free entrance) will be held in the Valmiera Culture centre. The participants include: Valmiera common choir and conductor Irēna Zelča, Inga Zirne, Mārtiņš Klišāns, soloists: Kristians Kareļins, Baiba Rancāne, Madars Vanags, Liene Zvirbule, ethno kokles union under the guidance of Zane Sniķere and the Valmiera dancers (choreographer Linda Mīļā).

 

 

 To have a strong, full of songs and dances upcoming year, to commemorate the 101st birthday of Latvia, we invite you to experience it through concerts. On November 9th, 5PM, TDA “Gauja” invites everyone to the concert “Dejai tāda dvēselīte”, in Valmiera Culture centre. Participants: TDA "Teiksma", VPDK "Teiksma", TDA "Līgo", VPDK "Līgo", TDA "Gatve", VPDK "Gatve – otrā iespēja", TDA "Diždancis", TDA "Gauja", VPDK "Gauja” and DK "Gauja FIX". Ticket prices: 4-6 EUR, available at www.bilesuparadize.lv.

 

On November 15th, 7PM, in the Valmiera Culture centre will be the concert performance “Sirdspuksti” (“Heartbeats”) with soloists Mārtiņš Rusks, Ieva Kerēvica, Atis Ieviņš and Gints Krievkalns, starring – actor and head of the male group “Vilki” Edgars Lipors. It will be a story about four natural elments, letting the audience feel the clarity, that is characteristic to pure water, the power of fire, the lightness of air and safety of land. The elements will be displayed by Liene Grava, Ģirts Bisenieks, Egija Abaroviča and Rūdolfs Gediņš. Musicians taking part in the concert: Mārcis Auziņš (guitars), Kristaps Vanadziņš (keyboards), Rūdolfs Dankfelds (percussions), Justīne Baulina (cello) and Staņislavs Judins (contrabass). Songs performed from Latvian authors such as Imants Kalniņš, Jānis Lūsēns, Zigmars Liepiņš, Raimonds Pauls, Juris Kulakovs, Valts Pūce, Aigars Grāvers, Mārtiņš Freimanis, Jānis Strazds and others. Ticket prices: 12-20 EUR, available at www.bilesuparadize.lv.

 

In homage to people, whose works remain in the pages of memories in Valmiera, can be heard outside the town borders and also the country’s, on November 16th, 5PM, in the concert hall “Valmiera” will be held the awards ceremony “Goda valmierietis 2019” and “Gada valmierietis 2019” (“Valmiera citizen and honorary citizen of the year”) and concert (for invited guests).

 

Commemorating Latvia’s birthday, a celebratory ball will be held in the Valmiera Culture centre, on November 16th, starting from 9PM. Cheerful mood will be brought by the “Rumbas kvartets". Entrance ticket: 5 EUR, with seats at the table: 10 EUR. We urge to reserve your seats at the table until November 14th (including). A gift basket would be appreciated. Table reservations and tickets available in “Biļešu paradīze” box-offices or at the website www.bilesuparadize.lv. More information available by calling 64207207. 1 EUR ticket discount with the Valmiera culture card.

 

November 18th, 11AM, celebratory service in the Valmiera St.Sīmanis church. With participation from male choir “Baltie bērzi”.

Meanwhile on November 18th, at 6PM, the band “Tautumeitas” will perform a celebratory concert in the Valmiera Culture centre. Listeners are welcome to enjoy special versions of folk songs, that showcase the musician’s views on time and place. Free entrance, previously taking out the entrance cards at the Valmiera Culture centre box-office. A live broadcast will be available for the public in the square by the Valmiera Culture centre. After the concert, at 7:55PM, by the Valmiera Culture centre we’ll all be listening to the celebratory speech by the president of Latvia Egils Levits, live from the Monument of Freedom.

 

We encourage to start the day of the 101st birthday of Latvia with some activities. On November 18th, at 11AM, anyone can take a little jog or walk through a special track, made specifically so that, it’s outlines match the one’s of the map of Latvia.

On November 21st, at 4PM, in the Youth house, on Mākslinieku street 2, the Youth council of Valmiera invites everyone to participate in the quiz “Mēs esam Latvija” (“We are Latvia”). No pre-registration required.

 

Children and teenagers of the Valmiera Youth centre “Vinda” together with the national guard of the Vidzeme 2nd brigade will prepare a festive adornment – red-white-red ribbons, which will be available for everyone at the Valmiera Culture centre, Valmiera city municipality, Valmiera Tourism information centre and in the Youth centre “Vinda”, starting from November 8th.

 

To find out, how has Valmiera dressed up for the festivities, feel free to enjoy it through walks around the town. From November 16th until Novemer 18th, from 5PM until 11PM, several buildings in the city will be lighted: Valmiera city municipality, Valmiera Culture centre, the  Cēsu and Tērbatas street buildings of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Valmiera Music school, where beautiful patriotic Latvian songs will be heard, as well as the flag in the town square will be lighted. On the evening of November 18th we invite everyone to place their candles by the  environmental object in the city centre. In Vecpuišu parks, on November 18th, from 5PM, members of various  companies will make and light up the candle signs of strength.

 

            Let’s celebrate the birthday of Latvia together!

 

During the event photography taking and video recording is probable. The photos and video materials can be used by the Valmiera city municipality for publicity purposes.

 

 

 

Information prepared by:

Zane Bulmeistare

Deputy head

of the Valmiera municipality

Brand Management and Public Relations

Mob. phone:26443410