- The festival begins on the evening of Friday, July 4th, at the Rauna Evangelical Lutheran Church, where a concert performance of Imants Kalniņš's songs titled “As Long as Snails Run” will take place. An evening full of emotions and reflections will be shared with the audience by two outstanding musicians – Daumants Kalniņš and Kaspars Zemītis.
- On Saturday, July 5th, the festivities continue with a wide range of events at the Rauna sports stadium. Throughout the day, a traditional fair, creative workshops, informative discussions, and presentations dedicated to the feeling of home and its practical expressions – environment, well-being, energy efficiency, and sustainability – will take place. There will also be something for the little ones – actor Raitis Zapackis will entertain children with a story about a wolf.
In the afternoon, theater lovers will have the opportunity to watch a comedic and witty production of Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš’s play “The Barer, The Crazier” at the Rauna castle ruins open-air stage. The performance will feature a number of well-known and beloved Latvian actors: Juris Kalniņš, Evija Krūze, Aīda Ozoliņa, Ligita Skujiņa, Lienīte Osipova, Dace Makovska, Artis Drozdovs, Voldemārs Šoriņš, Kristaps Ozols, and Ivars Puga.
In the evening, as the sun sets into the shadows, the festival stage will be taken over by rock legends – the band “Opus Pro”, promising an energetic and heartfelt concert at the Rauna castle ruins open-air stage. After the concert, a party will continue until the morning light – with the band “Klaidonis” ensuring fun and dance steps.
The festival “Discover Rauna” is not just a celebration, but also a feeling. It is about being together, loving the place, and the opportunity to return to one's roots. Because nowhere is as good as where you are yourself – at home.
See you in Rauna!
