Following the Sun

On August 30, gathering dozens of folklore groups from all over Latvia with a wide program of traditional culture, the folklore festival “Following the Sun” will take place in Saulkrasti for the fifteenth time.

11:00 – 13:00
Zvejniekciems Cultural Center, Atpūtas Street 1b
Traditional Singing Masterclass with Lauma Bērza
The day will be heralded by mandolin, kokle, and bagpipe master Paula Ābele
Traditional Wind Instruments Masterclass with Māris Alksnis
Joint creation of a blanket of warmth and care across generations with Asnate Grēve

Concerts in Saulkrasti Municipality
15:00 At the “Elvi” store, Ainažu 113, Zvejniekciems
15:30 Social Care Home
17:00 Saulkrasti Open-Air Stage
18:30 Festive Parade from Saulkrasti Open-Air Stage to Sun Square
19:00 Sun Square
20:30 Ancient Fire and Sculpture Lighting Ritual on the beach at Jūras Park
21:30 Dances with the Riga Dance Club. Sun Square

Participants include: The folklore group “Turki” from Turku Parish, Līvāni Municipality, led by Terēzija Rubene, the folklore group “Praulīts” from Prauliena Parish, Madona Municipality, led by Imants Pulkstenis, the Folk Tradition Group “Budēļi” from the Riga Culture and Art Center “Ritums”, led by Liena Teterovska, the folklore group “Vecsaule” from Vecsaule Parish, Bauska Municipality, led by Līga Grāve, the folklore group “Nāburdzīte” from Valgunde Parish, Jelgava Municipality, led by Dzintra Ķezbere, the folklore group “Medainis” from Saldus TIKS Center, led by Sarma Ūpe, the folklore group “Zirņi” from Zirņi Parish, Saldus Municipality, led by Sarma Ūpe, the folklore group “Pampāļi” from Pampāļi Parish, Saldus Municipality, led by Vija Gruze, the folklore group “Malībieš'” from Pāle Parish, Limbaži Municipality, led by Reinis Druvietis and Aurēlija Ieva Druviete, the folklore group “Putni” from Lēdurga Parish, Sigulda Municipality, led by Ilze Kļaviņa, the student folklore group “Kamolītis” from Limbaži Secondary School, led by Jana Jenerte, the student folklore group “Zvejniekciems” from Saulkrasti Secondary School, led by Antra Deniškāne, and the folklore group “Dvīga” from Saulkrasti, led by Antra Deniškāne.

Entry to the events is free of charge