On February 21 at 12:00, Unity Square in Daugavpils will be filled with songs, laughter, and the joyful anticipation of spring, as for the second year in a row the folk traditions event “Welcoming Spring” will take place. The event invites everyone to enjoy a true celebration of togetherness while discovering the traditions of different cultures.
During the event, ancient traditions of various cultures related to bidding farewell to winter and welcoming spring will be honored. There will be songs, dances, and traditional games, as well as the opportunity to enjoy freshly baked pancakes and take part in creative workshops together with the Children and Youth Centre “Jaunība.” Sports activities will be organized by the Daugavpils City Education, Youth and Sports Department, and visitors will also be able to enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides with the noble horses of the farm “Klajumi.”
The special guests of the concert will be the family folklore group “Berendejka” from Riga, representing the Culture and Folk Art Centre “Ritums.” Through seasonal ritual songs and games, they will encourage audiences to explore ancient folk traditions. Guests from Līvāni and Jēkabpils will also participate — the Slavic culture vocal ensemble “Razdoļje” and the dance group “Kaleidoskops” from the Mežāre parish association ELPAS.
The audience will also be delighted by the creative groups of the National Cultures Centre of Daugavpils Palace of Culture: the youth dance group “Uzori,” folklore ensembles “Rusiči” and “Slavjanka,” the children’s vocal ensemble “Karagodi,” the mixed choir “Maļinovij zvon,” the vocal ensemble “Vdohnovenije,” the dance ensemble “Ļanok,” and the children’s studio “Skārbnīca.”
The folk traditions event “Welcoming Spring” will be a colorful, warm, and vibrant occasion where, through song, dance, games, and shared celebration, everyone will be able to feel the approach of spring and the strength of folk traditions.
The event is organized by the National Cultures Centre of Daugavpils Palace of Culture and supported by the Daugavpils City Municipality.
Please note that photography and video recording will take place during the event for publicity and archival purposes.
