The Republic of Latvia Independence Day event “Create a green Latvia!” – Riga

The Day of Restoration of Latvian Independence is celebrated at a time when spring is in full bloom and gentle greenery surrounds the parks and streets of Riga. Therefore, on May 4, 2024 from 12.00 Riga residents and guests are invited to the creative workshop for the whole family “Create a green Latvia!” in Arkadija Park, Vērmanes Garden and Latgale Park.

Riga is a green-minded city. This is confirmed by the experience of previous years, which shows that planting works are one of the most requested and favorite activities at the May 4 holiday events. In the creative workshop, visitors will be able to assume the roles of foresters and gardeners, learn interesting facts about trees and plants, plant a tree or a gorgeous flower in a pot, which will later be transplanted into their garden, backyard, fields or forest. This year, visitors will be offered to plant spruce, Japanese larch, pine, oak, linden, etc. seedlings grown in Latvian State forest nurseries. In addition to planting trees, workshop visitors will be able to sow meadow flower seeds or plant flowers in special coir pots.

From From 15.00 to 16.00 Latvian school brass bands will play in Arkadija Park and Latgale Park.

Oak is widely sung and described in Latvian folklore, it is a symbol of positive strength, masculinity and steadfastness. Most of the big trees in Latvia are oaks. One of the most beautiful and noble trees growing in Latvia is the red oak, which is also sometimes called aslapa, Canadian or northern oak. Japanese larch, or in Japanese karamatsu, is a species of larch native to Japan. This larch is an introduced species in Latvia, its soft needles are blue-green in summer, and bright yellow in autumn. On the other hand, spruce is a widespread tree species in Latvia. Experienced masters know how to find even the so-called “resonance” firs with a particularly sonorous wood, which is used to make musical instruments.

You can find more information about all public holiday events and their program on the homepages – kultura.riga.lv and riga.lv, as well as follow the Riga City Council’s social network pages “Rīga” https://www.facebook.com/Riga.lv and “Riga is happening” https://www.facebook.com/RigaNotiek

Association of Cultural Institutions of Riga State City Municipality