Tukum and Kandava
Every resident of Tukum and the district of Tukum On May 4, you are invited to put on your national costume and join the national costume parade in Tukum! At 11:00 a.m. gathering at the Tukumas Audēju workshop (Tidahomas iela 3). A few minutes after 11:00, we will go through Vetsukum to Brīvības square on the route Tidaholmas iela – Dārza iela – Harmonijas iela – Jauna iela – Liela iela – Brīvības square. At 11:30 a.m. we will enjoy ourselves in Brīvības Square – we will take pictures of ourselves and each other. Let’s show off our roots, our people and our national costume! If you wore the outfit in your home and couldn’t be with us in Tukums, take a photo and share your photo on social networks by adding a hashtag tautastērposTukumanovada .
At 19.00 at the Culture House of the city of Tukuma, there will be a festive concert program “Stop, listen!”. Performance in honor of Imantas Ziedonis’s birthday. Text by Imantas Ziedoņas, Matīss Žilinskis at the piano and vocals by Edita Strauss and poetry readings by the actor Klāvs Kristaps Košin in a concert program-performance of original music. Free entrance. More information at www.tukumakn.lv. Address: Tukums City Culture House, Liela iela 1, Tukums.
On the Promenade of Kandava, on May 4 at 1:00 p.m., on the anniversary of the restoration of the Independence of the Republic of Latvia, the singing actors Madara Botmane and Juris Jope will delight the people of Kandava and guests in the concert “I’LL TAKE YOU TO KANDAVA!”. The performance of the actors will be complemented by the leader of the accompanying group of musicians, pianist Anatolys Livcha. Free entrance. Address: Kandava promenade, Kandava, Tukuma district.
Celebrations in castles and manors
On the other hand, on the terrace of Jaunmoku Palace, on May 4 at 18.00, there will be a solo concert by virtuoso guitarist Māračs Auziņas. For the festive mood before the concert, at 16:00, everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy a three-course meal in Latvian flavors at white-covered tables in the White Hall of the palace. Mārča Auziņš’s solo program will feature specially created arrangements for solo guitar songs created by popular Latvian composers – Zigmars Liepiņš, Imants Kalniņš and Raimonds Pauls. For the festive mood during the concert, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a red velvet cake and a drink from the ABAVA winery. More information about the meal at www.jaunmokupils.lv, where you can also buy tickets for the concert of Mārča Auziņa. Address: Jaunmoku castle, Riga – Ventspils highway 75km, Tumes parish, Tukuma district.
The anniversary of the restoration of the Independence of the Republic of Latvia will also be celebrated at Jaunpils Palace on May 4 at 19:00. We invite you to be together at the festive concert of Zane Dombrovska and Mārčas Manjakova. Free entrance. Address: Jaunpils palace, Baznīcas iela, Jaunpils, Tukuma region.
On May 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the market of seedlings, artisans and homemakers will be held at the Schlockenbeck manor. All gardeners and lovers are welcome, visitors will also enjoy various entertainment. For more information, call 25995540. Address: Shlokenbek manor, Milzkalne, Tukuma county.
Events in cultural institutions of Tukuma region
May 4th will be celebrated in Lapmežciem with a wide program of activities. A special place in this celebration will be dedicated to honoring the poet Imantas Ziedonis. Event program “Ignite in Lapmežciem!” – throughout the day you will be able to get to know and enjoy the work of Imanta Ziedonis in various performances. Educational activities will be provided by the Mobile Nature Class of the Nature Protection Board. Creative workshops and activities will also be offered by the association “Jūrciemi”. There will also be an opportunity to sit at a common table, enjoying the cakes of the homemade cake competition, and the activities of the actor Mārtiņš Počas. On the other hand, at 19.00 in the great hall of Lapmežciems Town Hall, everyone interested is invited to the festive concert of Mārtiņš Kanter. Entrance fee 7 EUR. Address: Lapmežciems tautas nams, Liepu iela 2, Lapmežciems, Tukuma county.
But there will be a concert of amateur art groups at 12:00 on May 4 at the Đūkste Culture House, and the “Parish Cinītis 2024” will also be awarded. There will also be a cake contest. Address: Džukste Association House, Džukste Parish, Tukuma County.
“White Tablecloth Festival” at the Pūres Culture House on May 4 from 5:00 p.m., an exhibition of Latvian tableware, tablecloths and ceramic products will be on display, as well as – there will be an opportunity to participate in the opening of the painting exhibition of the art studio “Pūres Pindzeles un Co”. The musical association “Bulceņas” and the folklore group “Pūrlāde” will perform at the holiday concert. Address: Pūre culture house, Pūre parish, Tukuma region.
On May 4, at 12:30 p.m., there will be a concert “The Road Unites Us” on the Abavnieku stage. The “Tukums” brass band of the Culture House of the city of Tukums will take part in the concert. Free entrance. Address: Abavnieku stage, Jaunsātu parish, Tukuma county.
- In May at 14:00, an event dedicated to the Independence Restoration Day of the Republic of Latvia will be held in the Lestenes People’s House. Amateur art collectives will perform. Free entrance. Address: Lestenes Town Hall, Lestenes Parish, Tukuma County.
- in May at 16.00 at the Vanes House of Culture, the Independence Day concert of the Republic of Lithuania will take place, with the participation of Sandris Dubov with the concert program “Nepadodies!”. Entrance 3 EUR. Address: Vānes culture house, “Gaismiņas”, Vāne, Vānes parish, Tukuma county.
Also, the folk dance group’s concert “When the apple trees bloom in Pūre…” will be on May 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pūre culture house. Address: Pūre culture house, Pūre parish, Tukuma county.
European spring in Engure
At the end of the holidays, on May 6, we invite all enterprising and idea-rich inhabitants of the region to the European spring in Engure. It will be a nice series of events dedicated to one of the priorities of the European Union – an economy that works for people. Not only adults and youth audience are welcome at the event, but also children with their small business ideas on how to make the world around us better. The day will start from 12.00 with the first event of the day – Party for unicorns. A wider program at www.tukums.lv. Address: Jūras street 66, Engure, Engure parish, Tukuma county.
We remind you that the museums of Tukuma will be open on May 4 as well. More information about each of them at www.tukumamuzejs.lv.
Happy Independence Day!
