Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia

📣 Traveler notes

Latvia, a Baltic state, features diverse sights including the World Heritage Site of Riga, a 500-km sea coast, vast forests, and historic destinations like Liepāja, Kuldīga (UNESCO site), and Cēsis's medieval castle ruins.

• Event schedules and tickets are often available online at bilesuparadize.lv.
• New Year's Eve (Jaunā Gada svētki) features local public celebrations.
• Easter (Lieldienas) typically includes traditional town celebrations.
• Summer solstice celebrations (Vasaras saulgrieži) are traditionally held in various locations.
• Latvians are generally reserved and value personal space. It is best to avoid discussing income, politics, or religion with strangers. Littering is illegal. Demonstrations of courtesy, such as holding doors, are appreciated. Be sensitive regarding the Soviet period and the legal status of ethnic Russians.