On September 24, 2023 from 12:00 to 14:00, the Autumn harvest festival event " Michael is a Rich Man" will be held in the open air area at the Culture and Recreation Center “Imanta”.
Michael's Day is an important holiday in the Latvian traditions. It’s a day when people gave thanks for the harvest with various rituals that attracted wealth, health and protection for the whole winter. This holiday is as important in the course of the year as Christmas, Easter and Midsummer, so songs, dances and being together is associated with harvest, wealth and being together.
This year Michael’s Day event is celebrated together with the Lēdurgas folklore group "Putni", dance studio "Mazais Anžiņš" Dance studio MA and event agency "Krāsu Karuselis". Visitors will be able to get to know traditional Latvian dance games, songs and beliefs. The dance studio "Mazais Andžiņš" will participate with specially prepared dances, while the events agency Krāsu Karuselis will take care of the games and workshops.
The ancient Latvian games fascinate everyone, big and small, they invite people to enjoy a good time and have fun! Overcome fear and rise above the ground by walking on wooden legs! Recall accuracy and aiming skills by rolling a cartwheel! Enjoy the real competitive spirit of "herding pigs! "Pooh, pooh, Jenga Jenga for anyone who feels the ability to build the highest tower! Spin and have fun with flying wooden propellers and roaring trains.
During the entire event, in parallel with songs, dances and puzzles, visitors will be able to test their abilities in the games and activities area. When leaving, everyone will have learned a new dance, built a puzzle or made something that will remain as a memory for themselves – thread and string paintings on a wooden base.
All autumn educational and cultural events organized by the municipality can be found on the website rudens.riga.lv and on the Facebook accounts of the Riga municipality "Rīga Mācās" and "Rīga Notiek".
Entrance to the events is free.