Events
Events for June 28, 2008
- Alberta
- ‘The Singing Revolution’ in Edmonton
The Singing Revolution, a documentary about nonviolent resistance to Soviet occupation in Estonia and the Baltics, will be presented at 1 p.m. June 28 in the Magic Lantern Princess Theatre, 10337 82nd Ave., Edmonton. The film is directed by James Tusty and Maureen Castle Tusty. For further information about the film, visit singingrevolution.com.
- Queensland
- Summer solstice celebration
Join Brisbane-area Latvians for a celebration of the summer solstice—Jāņi—beginning at 15:00 hours June 28 at the Latvian House, 24 Church Court, Buranda. All are welcome, but are kindly asked to bring along a food or drink to share. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds going to the Latvian House.
- Indiana
- Multiethnic Midsummer in Indianapolis
The Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Polish, Scottish and Swedish societies of Indiana host a Midsummer celebration in the afternoon and evening of June 28 at the Latvian Community Center, 1008 W. 64th St., Indianapolis. Events include Scottish and Estonian games, tug-of-war, corn hole, bocce ball, basketball, a children’s balloon bounce, and flower and oak leaf crown making. Traditional Latvian food will be avalable. Latvian items, including jewelry, will be for sale. A campfire and singing are planned as well. Participants should bring lawn chairs. Admision is USD 5 for adults. Children younger than 14 get in free. Dinner, which will be served from 4-7 p.m., costs USD 7 for persons age 14 and older, but USD 3 for children younger than 14. Soft drinks, beer and wine will be available. For further information, contact Andris Bērziņš at +1 (317) 652-1781 or .
- Moscow
- Jāņi at Kolomenskaya Park
Celebrate the summer solstice with the Latvians in Moscow at 17:00 hours on June 28 at the ethnic museum in Kolomenskaya Park, Moscow. Bring along a food or drink to share; beer and cheese will be provided. An exhibit and demonstrations of Latvian crafts and folk costumes will begin at 19:00. Watch a theatrical performance dedicated to Jāņi by actors from Latvia at 19:30 hours. A theatrical performance of Russian folklore will follow at 21:00 hours, with fireworks at 23:00 hours. For more information, contact the Embassy of Latvia in Moscow, +7 495 232 97 60.
- Germany
- Jāņi in Munich
Latvians in Munich will gather for a Jāņi celebration June 28 at Ludwigsfeld bei München. Participants should bring their own food, but grills will be available. For further information, e-mail info@minhene.de.
- United Kingdom
- Jāņi in Bradford
A Jāņi celebration begins at 19:00 hours June 28 in the Daugavas Vanagi Fund Club, 5 Clifton Villas, Bradford. Beer, John’s cheese and pīrāgi will be available.
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