Riga Local Customs

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Aldaris
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The Latvian’s loves their beer and Aldaris beer is probably the most popular in Latvia, it is also exported and you can find it in many countries, I can get it in Finland as well.

Written Dec 25, 2007

Website: www.aldaris.lv

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no money in hands
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seems to be a local custum that money doest change into hands, use the trays / dishes provided.

Written Jan 18, 2007

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English
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elPierro 297 reviews

Latvians speak English very well. You'd be surprised but in Riga you can get around with English easily, especially the youth has no trouble with it.

Written Oct 23, 2006

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Happy nameday
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elPierro 297 reviews

Every name has its birthday in Latvia, and namedays are as popular as normal birthdays. It's celebrated and considered pretty important.

Written Oct 23, 2006

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Bowling
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elPierro 297 reviews

Latvians love to bowl, there are some big bowling centers in Riga which are well visited.

Written Oct 23, 2006

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Baltic Balsam
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Under construction

Written Aug 10, 2006

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St Christopher
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Under construction

Written Aug 10, 2006

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The local beer
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Under construction

Written Aug 10, 2006

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Putting padlocks on the Bridge handrail
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It seems a Local Custom to put a padlock on the handrail of this bridge if you love someone and you wanna show that your love is strong!

Written Jul 12, 2006

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RIGA MY DREAMS CITY
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WHAT CAN I SAT ABOUT THIS CITY IF YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT CITY PLEASE COME AND SEE

Written Dec 14, 2005

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