DOCSLIB.ORG

Latviešu Valodas Statuss Nosargāts - 821 722 Balso “PRET”!

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Latviešu Valodas Statuss Nosargāts - 821 722 Balso “PRET”! VOL.: 20 NUMBER: II WINTER 2012 Latviešu valodas statuss nosargāts - 821 722 balso “PRET”! ALAs vadmotīvs jau il- gus gadus ir bijis “Roku rokā celsim un sargāsim latvju valsti, tautu un kultūru!” . 18. februāŗa referendumā kopējiem spēkiem nosargājām mūsu valodu un parādījām tautas vienotību! Vairāk nekā viens mil- jons vēlētāju piedalījās referendumā par to, lai krievu valodai piešķirtu otras valsts valodas sta- tusu. Paldies tām trim ceturtdaļām iedzīvotāju, kas balsoja “PRET” ieteiktajiem Satversmes grozījumiem! Latvians Decisively Defend National Language in a Referendum Voter turnout breaks records as more than 70 percent of eligible voters voice their opinion in favor of Latvian as the only state language. Almost 40 000 vote abroad, nearly 3000 in the United States, where ALA and the Latvia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had set up 15 polling centers. The constitutional amendments, set forth by the Russian-oriented organization with a misleading title “Dzimtā valoda” (Native Language) , would have changed five paragraphs of the Satversme (Constitution) that safeguards the status of Latvian as the sole official language in the country. AMERICAN LATVIAN ASSOCIATION ALAs valde sveic 2010-2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Juris Mežinskis, valdes pr-dis (President and Board Chairman) [email protected] Vaira Rozentāls, kasiere (Treasurer) [email protected] Taira Zoldnere, valdes sekretāre (Board Secretary) [email protected] NOZAŖU VADĪTĀJI / DIRECTORS Jānis Kukainis Informācijas nozare (Public Affairs Office) [email protected] Anita Bataraga Izglītības nozare (Education Office) Priekšsēža vietniece (Vice President) [email protected] Andris Ramāns Biedru un Līdzekļu vākšanas nozares (Membership and Fundraising Offices) [email protected] Iveta Vesmane - Felzenberga Kultūras nozare (Office of Cultural Affairs) [email protected] Visvaris Ģiga Sporta nozare (Sports Office) [email protected] Latvijas Republikas vēstnieku ASV Andreju Pildegoviču ar Ēriks Krūmiņš četrarpus stundās veiksmīgi noskrietu maratonu, kā arī pa- Sadarbība ar Latviju teicas vēstniekam par lielisko sadarbību nu jau vairāk nekā (Cooperation with Latvia) [email protected] četrarpus gadu gaŗumā Editor: Raits Eglītis 301-340-8174 Latvian Text Copy Editor: Latvian Dimensions (ISSN 1069-9595) reviews timely issues in Latvia and current affairs in the U.S. Dace Eglīte Latvian community and is published three times a year by the American Latvian Association in the United States, Inc. Director of Public Affairs: Submissions of articles and suggestions from readers are welcome; the editor retains the right to revise Jānis Kukainis and edit materials as necessary. The views represented in latvian dimensions are those of the authors and [email protected] not necessarily those of the ALA. Reproduction or republication of texts from latvian dimensions is encouraged; however, the editor ALAs Kultūras Fonds requests notification of reprint usage and source credit for both authors of individual articles and latvian (ALA’s Cultural Foundation) dimensions. Sarma Muižniece Liepiņa Advertising rates: $500 per full page; $250 per 1/2 page; $100 per quarter page. Discounts on repeat [email protected] advertisements possible. latvian dimensions reserves the right not to publish advertising that is beyond the scope of its mission. E-mail: [email protected] www.alausa.org ALA is a non-profit tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. Phone: (301) 340-1914 All donations are tax-deductible. 2 | Number II, 2011-2012 • Latvian Dimensions ALA ar skatu nākotnē ALA cer veidot ciešāku dialogu ar latviešu sabiedrību ASV Intervija ar ALAs valdes priekšsēdi Juri Mežinski Amerikas latviešu apvienība (ALA), kas pērn atzīmēja savas darbības 60. gadadienu, ar skatu nākotnē šogad apņēmusies izstrādāt organizācijas stratēģisko plānu. Šī plāna pamatā būs skrupulozs ALAs līdzšinējās darbības izvērtējums, kuŗā ALAs valde cer iesaistīt ne tikai ALAs biedrus un biedru organizācijas, bet arī Amerikas latviešu sabiedrību kopumā. Par Amerikas latviešu apvienības darbu un iecerēto stratēģisko plānošanu aicināju izteikties ALAs priekšēdi Dr. Juri Mežinski, kuŗš ALAs vadītāja ALAs priekšsēdis Juris Mežinskis saņem Mi- amatā ir kopš 2007. gada un pēc kuŗa iniciātīvas uzsākts darbs pie ALA nesotas universitātes maģistratūras absolven- stratēģiskā plāna izstrādes. Plašāka informācija par stratēģiskās plānošanu tes Ilzes Garozas pētījumdarbu par latviešu kopienu ASV. Ilze Garoza uz gadu veic prak- atrodama ALAs mājaslapā: www.alausa.org. ses darbus ALAs birojā Rokvillē, strādājot pie apvienības Stratēģiskā darba plāna. Kā Jūs novērtējat šī brīža ALAs tika noorganizēti 9 iecirkņi. Bet 10. jumus Latvijas bērniem grūtdieņiem darbību? Saeimas vēlēšanās bija jau 15. Šeit ceturturtdaļmiljona dolāru apmērā. tiešām ALA piestrādāja, lai vēlēšanu Tā ir galvenā sadarbība ar Latviju. Manuprāt, ALAi ir divi galvenie iecirkņu skaits tiktu palielināts. Gat- mērķi – palīdzēt Latvijai un palīdzēt avojoties 10. Saeimas vēlēšanām, Ko tieši ALA dara, lai uzturētu uzturēt latvietību Amerikā. Saistībā ar ALA un LR vēstniecība rīkoja vēlēšanu latvietību Amerikā? palīdzēšanu Latvijai, jāsaka, ka faktiski iecirkņu vadītāju apmācību kursus tas lielais mērķis tika sasniegts, kad Lat- Vašingtonā. Rezultātā 10. Saeimas Šo uzdevumu lielā mērā veic latviešu vija kļuva par NATO dalībvalsti 2004. vēlēšanās ASV piedalījās par 70% sestdienas skolas, kas ir vietējās gadā. Saistībā ar Latvijas iestāšanos lielāks balsotāju skaits nekā 9. Saei- organizācijas, bet ALAi ir mācību Eiropas Savienībā mums, Amerikā mas vēlēšanās. programmas, gada pārbaudes, tā ik dzīvojošajiem, bija mazāka interese gadu organizē skolotāju konferences un teikšana. Mēs to atbalstījām, bet Tāpat efektīva darba piemērs un seminārus. Atbalstot tos bērnus, šis jautājums reāli tika izlemts Latvijā sadarbībā ar Latviju bija portatīvo kas desmit gadus apmeklējuši un un Eiropā. Bet pie NATO iestāšanās pasu staciju ceļošana pa Ameri- pabeiguši latviešu sestdienas skolas, mums gan bija nozīmīga ietekme. ku pirms 10. Saeimas vēlēšanām. ALA apmaksā viņiem vienu trešdaļu Pēc šiem panākumiem šķita, ka Latvi- Portatīvā pasu iekārta apceļoja dalības maksas braucienam uz Lat- jas galvenie nacionālpolītiskie mērķi vairākas pilsētas Amerikā, Kanadā, un viju ALA organizētā „Sveika, Latvija“ ir sasniegti uz ilgāku laiku. Tomēr citur pasaulē. Bet tas faktiski ir ALAs ceļojumā. Šis brauciens viņus vienmēr drīz nāca citi izaicinājumi. Pasaules nopelns. Jo tajā gadā, kad notika 10. stipri iespaido, jo daudzi bērni nav ekonomiskā krize izraisīja milzīgu Saeimas vēlēšanas, pavasarī uz ASV bijuši Latvijā. Redzēt Latviju dabā – emigrāciju, kas apdraud latviešu tau- bija atbraucis Andris Bērziņš (bijušais tās ir paliekošas atmiņas. Tāpat mēs tas demografisko stāvokli tēvzemē. ministru prezidents, LPP/LC) kas tajā atbalstām kultūras pasākumus, ka- Tagad būs krievu valodas referen- laikā bija Saeimas Ārlietu komisijas tru gadu valsts svētkos pasniedzam dums, kuŗas atbalstītāji uzdrošinās priekšsēdis. ALA valdes pārstāvji un atzinības rakstus. ALA Kultūras fonds izsist galveno balstu, uz kā Latvijas Informācijas nozares vadītājs Jānis Ku- dod dotācijas vērtīgiem kultūras un valsts ir dibināta. kainis satikās ar viņu, kamēr viņš bija mākslas projektiem. ALA Sporta noza- Amerikā. Kad Andris Bērziņš atgriezās re organizē vairākus sporta pasākumus Te Amerikā mēs darām, ko varam Latvijā, jau nākamā nedēļā viņš sa- un gadskārtējās meistarspēles. Pērn tēvzemes labā. Ir lietas, ko mēs pēdējā sauca Saeimas Ārlietu komisijas sēdi, Sporta nozare organizēja ASV latviešu laikā darām netieši, bet diezgan uz kuŗu bija aicināts arī toreizējais sportistu turneju uz Latviju, kur mūsu efektīvi – rīkojam vēlēšanu iecirkņus Ārlietu ministrs Riekstiņš un speciālais sportisti piedalījās vairākās sacīkstēs, Amerikā. 8. Saeimas vēlēšanās vēstnieks diasporas jautājumos Ju- uzvarot itin visas volejbola spēles! bija tikai divi iecirkņi – Ņujorkā un ris Audariņš, un aicināja sākt kārtot Vašingtonā, kurus organizēja Latvijas portatīvo pasu iekārtu lietu. Papil- Kā Jūsu ieskatā laika gaitā ir vēstniecība un ANO pārstāvniecība. 9. dus tam ALAs nozare “Sadarbība ar mainījušies organizācijas mērķi? Saeimas vēlēšanās ar ALAs palīdzību Latviju” katru gadu organizē ziedo- Pirmos 40 gadus līdz 1991. gadam Latvian Dimensions • Number II, 2011-2012 | 3 mēs kaŗojām par Latvijas neatkarību gadā notika pēdējie Dziesmu svētki Bet tik un tā mēs neticami tura- un šajā nolūkā uzstājāmies dažādās Indianapolē, tad piecus gadus vēlāk, mies. 2006. gadā es biju aizbraucis starptautiskās konferencēs. 1993.gadā, Dziesmu svētki nenotika, uz Amerikas Rietumkrasta Dziesmu Piemēram, septiņdesmitos gados, kad jo visi fokusējās uz Latviju – centās at- svētkiem Sanfrancisko. Tos apmeklēja notika Helsinku konference par Eiro- jaunot pases un pilsonību, iegādāties arī Vilis Vītols no Venecuēlas, kuŗš jau pas drošību, Uldis Grava un citi aizbr- īpašumus, brauca turp. Daži aizbrau- sen dzīvo Latvijā. Viņš bija diezgan auca tur demonstrēt, nokļuva avīzēs ca uz ilgāku vai mazāku laiku. Tomēr pārsteigts, ka šī „trimdas lieta” vēl un ar PSRS spiedienu pat nonāca Somi- pēc pieciem gadiem varēja redzēt, tā turpinās. Lejupslīde nenotiek tik jas cietumā. Tas ir tikai viens piemērs. ka visi jau neatgfriezīsies Latvijā. Un drāmatiski, vismaz Amerikā, kā varētu Pēdējos 20 gadus esam centušies tā Klīvlandē 1997. gadā tika atsākta domāt. Kaut es negribu aprunāt citas Latvijai palīdzēt sasniegt vienu otru Dziesmu svētku rīkošana. Kopš 1997. zemes, redzu, ka citās zemēs
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Map & Tourist Guide
    LOCAL GOODS FOR GOURMETS HOTELS HOLIDAY HOUSES 1 | Valmiermuiža beer brewery Hotel "Dikļu pils" Holiday house "Mednieku namiņš" www.celotajs.lv/ The brewery offers both excursions and beer tastings, sells live Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža Dikļi, Kocēni municipality ph. 64207480 www.diklupils.lv GPS: 57.5978, 25.1025 Mednieku, Sigulda ph. 26553922 medniekunamins GPS: 57.1618, 24.8255 beer, bath-house accessories and souvenirs. There is also a little phone: 20264269 Hotel "Aparjods" Holiday house "Pilskalni" “Pilskalni”, pub where you can enjoy beer foods and organize celebrations. www.valmiermuiza.lv Ventas iela 1a, Sigulda ph. 67972230 www.aparjods.lv GPS: 57.1414, 24.8446 Kocēni parish, Kocēni municipality ph. 29299268 www.pilskalni.lv GPS: 57.4615, 25.2684 Visitors are welcome to ride a horse or a pony and see the park of GPS: 57.5559, 25.4311 Hotel "Kārļamuiža" Holiday house "Ezerklabi" Valmiermuiža, or to get acquainted with the surroundings of “Kārļamuiža”, Kārļi, Amata municipality ph. 26165298 www.karlamuiza.lv GPS: 57.2406, 25.2121 “Jaun-Klabi”, Amata parish, Amata municipality ph. 29266445 www.ezerklabi.lv GPS: 57.1784, 25.2449 Valmiermuiža on horseback. SPA hotel "Ezeri" Holiday house "Jaunbrenguļi" “Ezeri”, Sigulda municipality ph. 67973009 www.hotelezeri.lv GPS: 57.1319, 24.8542 “Jaunbrenguļi”, Raiskums parish, "Jonathan Spa Estate" Pārgauja municipality ph. 26330479 www.jaunbrenguli.lv GPS: 57.3183, 25.1964 “Vējiņi”, 1 3 2 | Zilver house wines Amatciems, Amata municipality ph. 29222011 www.jonathanspahotel.com GPS: 57.2254, 25.3034 Holiday house "Vējiņi" The winery offers you to purchase Zilver house wines which have “Pīlādži”, Sigulda municipality Hotel "Sigulda" Straupe parish, Pārgauja municipality ph.
    [Show full text]
  • Preservation of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Turaida Museum Reserve
    PRESERVATION OF THE INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN THE TURAIDA MUSEUM RESERVE. LATVIA Gunta Zakite Head of Visitor Centre [email protected] The Turaida Museum Reserve Turaida Museum Reserve is located 50 km from capital Riga and 5 km from Sigulda in the territory of Gauja National Park and Vidzeme region Specially protected cultural monument Turaida Museum Reserve is a unique cultural and historic site of Latvia and an important European cultural tourism attraction. The Turaida Museum Reserve mission is the creation of a harmonious society, showing the Latvian lifestyle development and the universal human values with the millennium accumulated natural and cultural heritage of the regional and historical centre of Turaida. During the years of its activity the Turaida Museum Reserve has accumulated a considerable experience in preservation and popularization of intangible cultural heritage. Folk-song Park – Folk-song Hill (Dainu Hill) and Folk-song Garden 26 sculptures made by Indulis Ranka is a story about Latvian visdom of life, folksongs and Krišjānis Barons who collected and systematized them. Along with Folk-song Garden, which was developed in further years, it forms the Folk- song Park where in the course of years hundreds of ethnographical and folk groups have performed. In 1996 Folk-song Park was included in the register of World Sculpture Gardens in Washington. Beginning The author of the idea and the head of the working group is Anna Jurkāne, director of theTuraida Museum Reserve. Photo. Mrs. A.Jurkane in the Award Ceremony of European Museum of the Year Award, 1996 Folk-song Park was open in 1985 As the Third Latvian Renaissance approached in the mid-1980s, Folk-song Park was the place where the Latvian Singing Revolution emerged and continued until restoration of Latvia’s independence in 1991.
    [Show full text]
  • Vidzeme.Com Books
    33. Mālpils Manor House and park. Renovated 18th century 63. National Botanical Garden. The largest collection of flora in GPS[57.153984,24.834917], +371 27001187, [email protected], 129. Starspace observatory. Star watching, physics experiments, Culture and traditions building, German baron, paintings exhibitions, park, accommodation. the Baltic States, modern complex of greenhouses, walking tracks, www.tarzans.lv •C2 exciting storytelling. Suntažu pagasts, GPS[56.895278,24.959103], Mālpils pagasts, GPS[57.011581,24.959908], +371 67102555, classes for students. Salaspils, GPS[56.8610,24.3530], +371 67945440, 97. Adventure Park "Mežakaķis". Tracks with obstacles, bicycle +371 29120445, [email protected], www.starspace.lv •A4 1. Staicele Livonian Museum "Pivālind". Household objects, [email protected], www.malpilsmuiza.lv •B3 +371 22019340, [email protected], www.nbd.gov.lv •A4 rental, skiing, activities for children, accommodation. Sigulda, handcraft, paintings, Livonian history and traditions. Staicele, 130. Farm "Jaunklētnieki". Mini zoo, omelette of ostrich eggs, rest 34. Mazsalaca Regional Museum. Mice museum, hunting 64. Skaņaiskalns Nature Park. Nature trails, sandstone GPS[57.142713,24.830561], +371 67976886, [email protected], GPS[57.834816,24.747391], +371 64035155, +371 28673984, area. Straupes pagasts, GPS[57.355656,24.936647], +371 64134159, trophies, exhibitions. Mazsalaca, GPS[57.8582,25.0596], outcrops, caves, wooden sculptures, tours. Mazsalacas novads, www.kakiskalns.lv •C2 [email protected], www.aloja.lv •A1 +371 26399959 •D1 +371 26519165, [email protected], www.mazsalaca.lv •B1 GPS[57.8633,25.0258], +371 26429500, [email protected], 98. Recreational park "Rāmkalni". Active recreation, mountain www.latvia.travel 2. Alūksne New Castle, manor park and fountains.
    [Show full text]
  • Hardy Fuchsias for Late Colour
    WHITTINGTON ORGANISATIONS PARISH SERVICES SUNDAY SERVICES: WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: 8:00am Holy Communion on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays Second Thursday in the month in the Community Centre 10:30am Holy Communion weekly Secretary: Mrs Joyce Howard Tel:656389 6:30pm Holy Communion according to the Book of WHITTINGTON CASTLE PRESERVATION TRUST: Common Prayer on 1st Sunday Chairman: Jonjo Evans Tel:671300 6:30pm Evensong on the 3rd Sunday Castle Manager: Ms Sue Ellis Tel:662500 BELL RINGING: 4:00pm Messy Church (Meets monthly as advertised) Details from Brian Rothera Tel:657778 (No Service in July or August) BROWNIES, GUIDES: WEEKDAYS: 9:30am Holy Communion - Thursday 6:00-7:15pm Thursday except in school holidays in the Community Centre 5:30pm Choir Practice - Alternate Thursdays Brown Owl: Mrs D. Gough, 2 Newnes Barns, Ellesmere Tel:624390 RECTOR: Reverend Sarah Burton Tel:238658 BEAVER, CUBS & SCOUT INFORMATION: Assoc. Minister: Reverend Richard Burton email:[email protected] Information from: Brenda Cassidy – Group Scout Leader (Gobowen) The Rectory, Castle Street, Whittington SY11 4DF 2 Heather Bank, Gobowen Tel:658016 e.mail: [email protected] Curate: Reverend Jassica Castillo-Burley Tel:611749 WHITTINGTON UNDER FIVES GROUP: CHURCHWARDENS: Sessional and extended hours Carer and Toddler Sessions Mr M Phipps, Wesley Cottage, Babbinswood, Whittington Tel:670940 Leaders: Dawn and Mandy Tel:670127 Mrs G Roberts, 4 Western Avenue, Whittington, SY11 4BP Tel:662236 Meet in the Community Centre 9:00am – 3:00pm e.mail: [email protected] SENIOR CITIZENS: Monday Whist Drive, Thursday Coffee Morning VERGER: Mr D. Howard, 16 Yew Tree Avenue, Whittington Tel:656389 All meetings in the Senior Citizens Hall Deputy: Mr P.
    [Show full text]
  • Vidzeme Olympic Centre. Ice-Skating, Basketball, Football, 100
    32. Kučuri Mill. Latvian wedding traditions, mill museum. Aronas classes for students. Salaspils, GPS[56.8610,24.3530], +371 67945440, 97. Adventure Park "Mežakaķis". Tracks with obstacles, bicycle 129. Starspace observatory. Star watching, physics experiments, Culture and traditions pagasts, GPS[56.923855,26.016056], +371 26138086, [email protected], +371 22019340, [email protected], www.nbd.gov.lv •A4 rental, skiing, activities for children, accommodation. Sigulda, exciting storytelling. Suntažu pagasts, GPS[56.895278,24.959103], www.kucuri.lv •C3 64. Skaņaiskalns nature park. Nature trails, sandstone outcrops, GPS[57.142713,24.830561], +371 67976886, [email protected], +371 29120445, [email protected], www.starspace.lv •A4 1. Staicele Livonian Museum "Pivālind". Household objects, 33. Mālpils Manor House and park. Renovated 18th century caves, wooden sculptures, excursions. Mazsalacas novads, www.kakiskalns.lv •C2 handcraft, paintings, Livonian history and traditions. Staicele, 130. Farm "Jaunklētnieki". Mini zoo, omelette of ostrich eggs, rest building, German baron, paintings exhibitions, park, accommodation. GPS[57.8633,25.0258], +371 26429500, [email protected], 98. Ikšķile boat rental and water recreation centre. Catamaran, GPS[57.834816,24.747391], +371 64035155, +371 28673984, area. Straupes pagasts, GPS[57.355656,24.936647], +371 64134159, Mālpils pagasts, GPS[57.011581,24.959908], +371 67102555, www.mazsalaca.lv •B1 jet ski, boat rental, trips to St. Meinards Island and Nāves (Death) [email protected], www.aloja.lv •A1 +371 26399959 •D1 [email protected], www.malpilsmuiza.lv •B3 65. Jēči nature trail. Cairns, mill, marshland, wild horses, rest Island on a viking ship. Ikšķile, GPS[56.8296,24.4839], +371 29496090, 2.
    [Show full text]
  • Utrecht Network Annual General Meeting 2019
    UTRECHT NETWORK ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019 09-10 APRIL 2019, UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA - RIGA PROGRAMME Tuesday 9 th April 2019 From 10.45 am Registration desk for AGM Lobby of University of Latvia, Riga, Raiņa Blvd.19 11 am – 12 noon New Faces session – this session is aimed at members attending the AGM for the first time (although all members are welcome). The session will provide an introduction to the Network and explain some of the background to the AGM agenda. Room 101 University of Latvia 12:00 – 12.30pm Welcome + photo session 12.30 pm – 13.30 pm Joint lunch for AGM attendees and AGM workshop attendees Canteen of the UL, basement floor 13.30 pm – 17.00 pm Annual General Meeting Riga, Raiņa Blvd.19, Small Hall of the University of Latvia Coffee served in room 240 at the Small Hall 19.00 pm University of Latvia hosted dinner Restaurant Piramida, Reimersa Str. 1 Wednesday 10 th April 2019 From 10.00 am Registration desk for AGM – Coffee will be served Lobby of University of Latvia 10.00 am – 12.30 pm Annual General Meeting Riga, Raiņa Blvd.19, Small Hall of the University of Latvia 12.30 – 13.30 pm Lunch Canteen of the UL, basement floor 13 .30 – 16 .00 pm Annual General Meeting Riga, Raiņa Blvd.19, Small Hall of the University of Latvia 17.00 pm Guided city tour 1 19.30 pm Utrecht Network hosted dinner Restaurant CUT, Elizabetes Str. 73 Thursday 11 th April 2019 9:00 am – 15:00 pm: Optional trip to Sigulda.
    [Show full text]
  • Baltic Museology School 2004
    Baltic Museology School 2004 Sunday June 27 Kremerata Baltica festival Participants were invited to a concert of Shostakovich and Shnittke given by Kremerata Baltica in the 18th century Turaida Church. Opening ceremony at Turaida Castle The Director, Janis Garjans, welcomed everyone. He introduced Dr Hans-Martin Hinz, Chair of ICOM Europe, who spoke of the great changes in Europe and the continuing need to reintegrate the former East and West. He stressed the role of museums in explaining our and others’ culture and in celebrating common values, and he wished everyone ‘days of inspiration’. The State Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Daniels Pavluts, spoke of the special role of cultural heritage in a changing society, of society’s need to access both material and non- material heritage, and the need for innovation. He hoped the BMS would become an annual event. After a glass of wine, the presentation of Sigulda walking-sticks, and a group photograph, a buffet supper was offered at the Administration building of the Turaida Museum Reserve, hosted by Anna Jurkane. There followed a tour of Gutmanis Cave, Knights’ Stronghold and New Sigulda Castle, led by Ilga Korklisa. Monday June 28 Contributions from participants Each participant was invited to give a brief presentation on his or her museum, its strengths and achievements. These made clear what a rich variety of museums was represented, and how greatly they varied not only in size, subject and governance, but in their underlying purpose and emphasis. Moreover, the roles participants played within their museums also varied very much. Stephen Weil: The Museum as a Social Enterprise: from an Inward Focus on Collections to an Outward Focus on Community.
    [Show full text]
  • Adventures of the Dormouse at the Gauja National Park
    ADVENTURES OF THE DORMOUSE AT THE GAUJA NATIONAL PARK TRAVEL GUIDE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN KRIMULDA COUNTY ormouse, Do-o-ormouse!”, a pesky buzz rings straight into the ear. Dormouse scratches his tail. The tail was wade “Dawake too. The tail, fluffed up like an owl, tickled the Dormouse’s nose. “Oh, the cruel world! Why do I have to get up so early?”, Dormouse grum- bles squinting his sleepy eyes at the fading rays of the drowning sun. “Whose squeaky little voice is that?” It is the Dragonfly sitting on the edge of the tree hollow and fluttering its wings. “Good morning!” “Good evening!”, Dragonfly giggles and disappears into the wind. Dormouse sets to his morning (evening) routine. Dormouse, a cute, chubby little animal, is often mistaken for rat. To set himself apart from the rodent, he has nurtured the distinct talent all dormice have. Dormouse was good at jumping. Oh, and what a jumper he was! Swoosh – from a hazel tree onto the spruce, oh my, almost missing the home sweet home in the hollow. Last year, while visiting the family, younger cousins had pulled Dormouse into a Lēdurga Dendrological Kubesele nature trail Golf club ”Reinis” competition. Nothing special, family members Park Enjoy the power of Latvia’s Learn how to play golf or go on only. Nonetheless, Dormouse jumped a Go on an exploring adventure wilderness – the wild flow of an exciting journey through Gauja whopping 10 yards! The prize was a whole bag of through Lēdurga Dendrological Runtiņupīte River, the Big Stone, National Park forests on foot or by Park, where you can enjoy the magic mysterious caves, hills and vales.
    [Show full text]
  • Exclusive Baltic 7 Nights & 8 Days 2021 Highlights
    Exclusive Baltic 7 Nights & 8 Days 2021 Highlights • Value-for-Money holiday which you will cherish for a lifetime • Visit 5 countries in 8 days: Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania & Poland • All important attractions and sightseeing include Rock Church, Kadriorg Palace, Riga Cathedral, Ethnography Musuem, Sigulda Castle, Trakai Castle and many more • Guided tours in Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius & Warsaw • Services of a Professional & Knowledgeable Tour Manager accompanying you throughout the tour. • Accommodation in top category hotels. • Daily Continental buffet breakfast. • Delicious unlimited Indian Jain / Vegetarian / Non- Vegetarian meals included as per itinerary. • Exciting Cruise – Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn • Daily mineral water bottle (500ml) • Driver tips included Day 3- Proceed to Riga. Guided tour of the city. Visit the Riga Cathedral. After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Riga. Enjoy a guided walking tour through Riga Old Town seeing remarkable sites like St.Peter’s Church with its famous rooster, St.Jacobs Church, Dom Square and Dom Cathedral, home to one of the world’s most valuable historic organs. The Powder Tower and city walls will make you feel the breath of the medieval. See the oldest stone residential dwellings in Riga, the Three Brothers, the Great and Small Guilds, and the fortification wall of Riga with the Swedish Gate the last surviving gate in the wall. Later will introduce you to the intriguing story of the Cat House and show you Town Hall Square with the beautiful and elegant Blackheads House. The tour will continue to Riga Castle, the Parliament, the Monument of Liberty and fantastic Riga`s Opera House.
    [Show full text]
  • Baltic States & Finland (14) Days Tour
    BALTIC STATES & FINLAND Kadriorg Palace Trakai Castle (14) DAYS TOUR Visit : Poland, Lit huania, Lat via, Estonia & Finland GROUP TOUR Vilnius Cathedral Riga - Old Town TOUR FARE: from * U S D 4 , 5 8 8 p/ person Single Supp: USD70 0 Based on TW N/ TRP Sharing Depart ure Dates: 0 3/ 25, 0 4/ 0 1, 0 4/ 29, 0 5/ 19, 0 6/ 0 6 Via: (Qat ar Airways, Emirates OR Turkish Airlines) Itinerary: DAY 01 MANILA / WARSAW (POLAND) Assemble at the airport for your departure flight to Warsaw 8th biggest city in the European Union and Capital of Poland. Overnight on board. DAY 02 WARSAW ARRIVAL (L/D) Upon arrival in the airport, meet by local representative and proceed for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, check in hotel. Balance of the afternoon is free time for rest and leisure. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at Hilton Hotel or Sofitel Warsaw Victoria or similar class. DAY 03 WARSAW (B/L/D) Hot buffet breakfast in the hotel. Morning begin our city tour of Warsaw. The city was almost totally destroyed during World War II and only the amazing amount of detail in Canaleto's paintings of the city allowed the authentic reconstruction we see today. Sightseeing including Photostop at Ghetoo Heroes Monument, Chopin Memorial Park, Palace of Culture and Science and Entrance to the Neoclassical Lazienki Palace with lunch en-route at local restaurant. Afternoon continue to Zelazowa Wola for a visit to Chopin's Birth place with tour ending at restaurant for Polish dinner with folklore show.
    [Show full text]
  • Tour to Riga
    Tour to Riga Riga, Amazing architecture and history The biggest metropolis in the Baltics, Riga is a city where centuries meet. Each century has left its mark in the city’s features. In its 800 years of turbulent history, everyone from German knights to Swedish kings and Soviet commissars have left their footprints and today this cultural heritage coexists harmoniously with the quick pace of Riga modern living. Riga is also known for its unique architecture – a city in which one can see together in one place churches that were built at the city’s very origin, the medieval buildings of the Old Town, plus unique Art Nouveau examples, as well as wooden architecture which has survived for centuries. Did you know that Riga is architecturally considered to be the Jugendstil capital of the world. Tour price (for min 30 persons) Hyperlink: Hotel Opera Stabu Seta Residence Bellevue Location: 10 min walking 20 min walking 30 min walking distance from old distance from old distance from old town town town Price in EUR per 299 277 267 person (twin sharing) Sgl supplement EUR 60 44 31 Price includes: • Accommodation for 2 nights (twin sharing) in a chosen hotel incl. buffet breakfast • Big coach Day1 - Day 3 • Tour assistant Day 1 – Day 3 • Local guides for sightseeing • Day 1 entrance fee to Halinga car museum • Day 1 lunch in Pärnu local restaurant • Day 1 Black Balsam tasting in the Sky • Day 2 entrance fee to St Peters Church • Day 2 Riga Food Market incl food tasting • Day 2 3 crs dinner in your hotel • Day 3 lunch in Sigulda local restaurant • Day 3 entrance fee to Sigulda Medieval Castle • Day 3 entrance fee to Turaida Castle Extra price for entrance to St Peter’s Church tower 9 EUR per person 1 Suggested Itinerary Day 1 (L) 09:00 Departure from Tallinn, 10:30 Halinga car museum #interesting #something_different Absolutely brilliant collection of mainly old Soviet vehicles.
    [Show full text]
  • So, Looking for an Amazing Experience? I Can Make It Happen
    Tour to Riga Riga, Amazing architecture and history The biggest metropolis in the Baltics, Riga is a city where centuries meet. Each century has left its mark in the city’s features. In its 800 years of turbulent history, everyone from German knights to Swedish kings and Soviet commissars have left their footprints and today this cultural heritage coexists harmoniously with the quick pace of Riga modern living. Riga is also known for its unique architecture – a city in which one can see together in one place churches that were built at the city’s very origin, the medieval buildings of the Old Town, plus unique Art Nouveau examples, as well as wooden architecture which has survived for centuries. Did you know that Riga is architecturally considered to be the Jugendstil capital of the world. Riga Old Town Suggested Itinerary Day 1 Arrival to Riga and check-in to your hotel. Free time to get to know Riga on your own. Day 2 (B, L, D) breakfast at your hotel 10:00 morning tour Charming Riga – Paris of the North #history #culture Riga is called the “Paris of the North,” and it’s easy to understand why — more than one-third of the buildings feature art nouveau architecture. The tour begins with a drive along the Riga Art Nouveau View from St Peter's district and boulevards of Riga and will give You Church Tower great chance to see closer many beautiful examples of Latvian architecture. 1 During the tour, you’ll walk along the narrow streets of the Medieval Hanseatic Old Town and enjoy the splendours of the Dome Cathedral, Big and Small Guild Houses and the Riga Castle.
    [Show full text]