On May 20, Latvia invites the world to experience its voice – rich in tradition, bold in innovation and rooted in nature.
Throughout the day, Latvia will celebrate with a festive parade, an official ceremony, a business forum “Transforming Cities And Mobility Through Innovation & Technology. Humans Powered By Technologies”, activities at the Baltic Pavilion and a powerful musical performance “ECHO”, uniting Latvian and Japanese artists in a story told through music, dance, and image.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Official Ceremony and Cultural performance “ECHO”
EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”
12:00 PM Parade
starts at Expo National Day Hall “Ray Garden”
2:00 PM – 2:40 PM Cultural performance “ECHO”
EXPO National Day Hall “Ray Garden”
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Business Forum “Transforming Cities and Mobility through Innovation & Technology. Humans Powered By Technologies”
EXPO SALON
12:00 PM – 6 PM Activities in The Baltic Paivilion: Traditional Puzuri workshops and Unique Photo Booth
Warm-up Activities on May 18 and 19
On May 18 and 19 at the JellyFish Pavilion, visitors are welcome to join the warm – up activities, creative workshops, including the making of traditional Latvian ornaments – puzuri, dancing traditional dances
Traditional Puzuri Workshop
May 18 at 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM and 2.00 PM – 5.00 PM
May 19 at 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM and 3.00 PM – 6.00 PM
Latvian Traditional Folk Dances
May 18 at 10.00 AM – 1.00 AM and 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
May 19 at 10.00 AM – 11.30 AM
We speak – and the world echoes.
Join us in celebration!
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