The Latvians seem to like their traditional costumes. On many occasions they march through Riga to show that they finished the school or whatever. It`s a nice sight!
Written Jul 19, 2005
This restaurant had decorated its door with balloons
Written Mar 16, 2005
Yellow balloons were sold in every corner and nook...why not red I don't know.
Written Mar 16, 2005
It was close to St. Valentine's Day and it was celebrated much more in Riga than in Finland! This big heart was in front of the railway station.
Written Mar 16, 2005
Young love like everywhere in the world. I happened to see this couple in front of the Blackhead's House.
Written Mar 16, 2005
Over Christmas time Riga is nicely decorated with lights. And even only mountain in Riga, if we still could call it mountain or just a bigger pile of soil :) - Bastejkalns, turns on the lights.
Written Dec 24, 2004
Ýf you want to go Riga you must see Castle excatly
Written Dec 5, 2004
Latvians are very happy and proud that our president is very clever and reputable woman.
Her name is Vaira Vike - Freiberga and i can assure you that people love her very much.
Written Nov 23, 2004
The Laima clock is used as a popular meeting place at the entry to the Old Town. Laima is the goddess of happiness, and also the name of a chain of goody shops across the Baltics.
Written Nov 12, 2004
The flag of Latvia is in 2 calours- red and white.
Written Nov 12, 2004
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