Traditional Culture Festival. “Riga Creates”

Opening event of the Traditional Culture and Crafts Center “ĪRGA”

Riga is creating a new cultural space where traditional culture, craftsmanship, Livonian heritage, modern technologies, and contemporary cultural experiences come together.

In Livonian, Īrga means “Beginning.” The opening of the centre therefore marks not only the launch of a new cultural venue, but also a symbolic return to the foundations of Riga — craftsmanship, seasonal traditions, songs, dances, and the spirit of togetherness.

Programme

11.10–11.30 Vocal studio “Knīpas un Knauķi”
11.30–12.00 Morning activity “Cardio Danči” with Katrīna Dimanta
12.00–12.15 Children’s folk dance ensemble “Dzirkstelīte”
12.15–12.30 Folklore group “Kokle”
12.30–12.45 Folklore group “Tarkšķi”
12.45–13.00 Children’s dance ensemble “Dzīpariņš”
13.00–13.20 Youth performers from the family folklore studio “Garataka”
13.20–14.00 Puppet performance “Hedgehog Puksītis and Nightingale Vilis” by the Liepāja Puppet Theatre

14.00–17.00 Friends’ Concert. Featuring:

• Folk music group “Teikas muzikanti”
• Folklore group “Brička”
• “Zaļā galmā Kapella”
• Post-folklore group “Daba San”

17.00–19.30 Concert “Līvu zeme”

19.30–20.00 DJ set by Kaspars Zaviļeiskis

20.00–23.00 Concert performance “ĪRGA – The Beginning”
Featuring all folklore groups, choirs, and soloists of KTMC “Ritums.”
Artistic director: Julgī Stalte

23.00–24.00 Concert by “Jauno Jāņu orķestris”

24.00–01.00 Traditional dances