Riga will widely celebrate the 20th anniversary of joining the European Union

From May 1 to May 31, a conceptual campaign – the environmental object “Democratic Square” will take place in Victory Park. The environmental installation created by Erik Bož illustrates a democratic and inclusive society, reveals how, looking from different points of view, we can see the overall picture of an object or process. The environmental object was created with the participation of residents.

In honor of Latvia’s 20th anniversary in the EU, on May 1, four Latvian cities – Riga, Rēzekne, Cēsis and Liepāja – will be lit up with festive installations in the colors of the European flag. In Riga, the rays of light will reach the sky at the Freedom Monument, in Rēzekne – at the Latgale Embassy “GORS”, in Cēsis – at the Vidzeme Concert Hall, while in Liepāja – at “Rose Square”.

A similar light campaign will take place in another 16 EU member states, where objects of national and regional importance will be illuminated in honor of the most ambitious anniversary of the EU enlargement so far.

In each of the mentioned places, on May 1, from 12:00 to 24:00, you will be able to watch a video about Latvia and our benefits as part of the EU on a large-format LED screen.

On the other hand, at 3:30 p.m. from Dome Square to the Freedom Monument in Riga, a flash event MésEsamEiropa will take place, in which anyone interested will be able to participate in a march through Old Riga with large-format Latvian and European Union flags.

At the end of the march, led by the Latvian Diplomatic Choir, the participants of the flash action will unite in the performance of the Latvian and EU anthems at the Freedom Monument. The participants of the event are invited to take a photo and share it on social media, including using the hashtags MésEsamEiropa and LV20ES , demonstrating belonging to the space of European values. The flash event is organized by the European Movement in Latvia in cooperation with the State Chancellery and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In addition, three environmental art objects will be displayed in the urban environment. The environmental design object “Radiation” will be on display in the forecourt of Āgenskalns market, the “Svetku flag” object will be on display in Uzvara Park, while the “Latvija” environmental object will delight Riga residents and city guests in Dome Square, where you can capture yourself, your loved ones and friends with the name of Latvia in a photo.