http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/   At the VI international "Tourfilm Riga 2013" festival, the team from "LETA Video" took the top prize in the category Latvia's Tourism Product for its entry titled "Riga 2014" about Riga as European Culture Capital. http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=308#654 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:31:00 +0300   One of the most noteworthy events in Latvia's cultural life is undeniably the Nationwide Song and Dance Festival, which has taken place once every five years since 1873. This is a major event involving thousands of participants from all over Latvia. The Song and... http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=308#658 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:32:00 +0300   Jūrmala’s Dzintari Concert Hall will kick off the new summer season on June 12 with one of the best world-class symphony ensembles - the Russian National Orchestra. http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=308#656 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:33:00 +0300   One of the main festivals of this summer’s classical music calendar will once again be held in the picturesque town of Sigulda, where "Grammy" award winning Baltic chamber music ensemble "Kremerata Baltica" will be organizing a special music festival from June... http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=308#657 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:34:00 +0300   The 18th annual Early Music Festival, which will be taking place from July 10 to 14, allows for a contemporary person to sample the feel of Renaissance, Medieval and Baroque periods through music.  http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=308#659 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:35:00 +0300   Latvia is one of the few European countries where still today, just like hundreds of years ago, a celebration of the summer solstice is held. The shortest night of the year – from June 23 to 24, is spent in front of bonfires that burn bright until sunrise,... http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=308#655 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:36:00 +0300   The annual "Go Blonde" festival, which has attracted much media interest from the around the world, will be moving to the Latvian coastal resort town of Jurmala this year. http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=309#660 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:37:00 +0300   One of the most eagerly anticipated Latvian music festivals will once again be held in the Latvian coastal city of Liepāja, as the third annual "LMT Summer Sound" music festival will rock festival goers this July, gathering many Latvian, Baltic and foreign music... http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=309#661 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:38:00 +0300   On July 6 and 7, the "Zelta Zirgs" motocross track at Ķegums (central Latvia) will not only host the World Motocross Championship stages in the MX1 and MX2 classes, but also the European Championships in the EMX 125 and EMX 250 classes. http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=310#663 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:39:00 +0300   The largest indoor/outdoor water-park in the Baltics "Līvu akvaparks" will kick off its summer season on June 1 and open its outdoor beach area. http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=310#662 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:40:00 +0300   On July 6, Ķemeri National Park will offer its visitors the annual Night of Bats - a unique opportunity to become familiar with bats – the mysterious mammals that have inspired terrifying stories and myths. http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=311#664 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:41:00 +0300   In order to improve the issuing of Latvian visas for Russian residents and reduce lines outside the Latvian Embassy in Moscow, a Latvian visa center has begun work in the Russian capital. http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=312#666 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:42:00 +0300   Jūrmala’s "Amber Spa Boutique Hotel" has been included on the global catalogue featuring world-class hotels that offer high quality SPA and rehabilitation services. The catalogue also offers useful information, pictures, as well as reviews on many of the... http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=312#667 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:43:00 +0300   As warmer weather finally arrives in Latvia, there will be a substantial increased number of domestic and foreign tourists visiting the Latvian coastal resort city of Jūrmala by car, therefore three new payment card terminals for single purchase of entry passes have been installed. Payment card terminals can be identified by the payment card stickers on them. Payments... http://www.greetingsfromlatvia.lv/?lang=en&cat=312#665 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:44:00 +0300