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Latvia Invites the World to Celebrate Its National Day “Voice and Echo” at Expo 2025
Published on May 14, 2025
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.
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 and and enjoy a unique photo experience by trying on authentic Latvian crowns and headdresses.
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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