The light festival, which started before Christmas and has become an annual tradition, will continue until January 5 in the Botanical Garden of the University of Riga in Riga Winter mischief. This time, inspired by optimistic Latvian pop music, the lighting artists have created thirty installations of lights, lasers, projections and multimedia techniques dedicated to the theme Flower stories. This year, more than ever, the creators of the light festival intend to give joy and conjure colorful worlds of flowers to make everyone happy in the dark. Similar to before, several objects are interactive – this time guests of the Botanical Garden can use the flower magic wands that every light festival visitor receives for the duration of the visit. Walking and flower stories can be enjoyed every evening from 17.00 to 22.00 (last entry at 21.00). Tickets – In ticket paradise.
Until January 12 on weekdays from 15.00 to 20.00 and on holidays from From 12.00 to 20.00 (last entry at 19.00) Annas koku school invites you to a magical light walking path in Klīvės Babīte parish. This event offers an opportunity to feel the Christmas spirit in the fresh air in a wonderfully decorated natural landscape, especially suitable for families with children and anyone who likes to enjoy the beauty of nature. Thousands of small lights twinkle on the path, illuminating the trees and bushes and creating a magical winter mood. The walk leads through points decorated with light, where visitors are waiting for warm and creative tasks. On weekends, the adventure is complemented by various activities and the opportunity to warm up with a hot drink and delicious pies. Tickets – In ticket paradise.
On the other hand, in Riga Zoo until January 5 and then from January 9 to 11, the traditional Winter nightswhen you can visit the animals and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the dark hours of the day. The zoo ticket office is open until 20.00, but you can walk until 21.00 Indoor exhibitions are open from 11.00 to 20.30. This year, the Winter Nights are also especially loud. In the Center for Environmental Education Zinarium on January 5 and 9 at At 19.00, the clarinet choir of the University of Latvia will play for free Black treeswhile on January 11 at At 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., the mixed choir of the Riga University of Economics will take care of the festive mood.
Source: www.diena.lv
