Hello there Gentle Reader tomorrow is Latvia's 97th birthday so here are some important things to know.
The Independence of Latvia was proclaimed on 18
November 1918 at the Latvian National Theatre. This day in Latvia is a
public holiday — public institutions and the majority of private
enterprises are closed, various events take place throughout the day.
18 November is the Independence Day of Latvia — even though
there were no borders set, a group of dedicated nationalists proclaimed
an independent Latvian state on this date in 1918. Several months after
this courageous step had been made, military interventions still went
on — the Russian Empire did not want to lose this important territory.
Nevertheless, this day is still the most important national holiday for
every Latvian.
On 18 November, various events take place across the country
throughout the day. In Riga the celebration begins on the first half of
the day with a parade and laying of flowers at the Freedom Monument with
participation of the President of Latvia and other important government
officials.
A parade of the National Armed Forces takes place in the afternoon at
the 11th November Embankment. In the evening there are torchlight
processions, and the celebration in Riga ends with magnificent fireworks
over the River Daugava.
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