A traveling museum group CRAFTSMEN IN THE STREETS from Bassano del Grappa in Italy LE ARTI PER VIA
The Baltic triangle. Many traditions, one common culture: handiwork
Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga
Friday, June 1, 2012
16.00 - Procession from the Monument of Freedom to the Town Square, imitating the ancient traditional craft activities in the streets, using ancient tools and performing
16.30 - Opening Ceremony in the Dome Square
17.00 - Musical Performance in the Dome Square
Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3
12.30 - Procession and Performance in the Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum
The group „Craftsmen in the streets“ was established 26 years ago, basing the ethnographic message about ancient Italian craftsmanship on historical research. „Craftsmen in the streets“ is a travelling museum, visiting more than 155 countries by now, presenting the old traditions, sonorous authentic melodies, interesting tools and skills of ancient craftsmanship in the central public gardens and squares of the cities.
Come! Enjoy and participate!