The document provides information about important cultural events and holidays in Latvia. It discusses Latvia's proclamation day on November 18th and Lāčplēsis Day on November 11th, which commemorates the liberation of Riga from German forces. New Year's Eve and Midsummer Eve are described as traditional holidays celebrated with food, drinks, and fireworks. Easter traditions include rituals like swinging and egg decorating. Ice hockey is identified as Latvia's most popular sport, in which the country has competed in the Olympics in alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, luge, short track speed skating, and skeleton. Golf is noted as a rapidly developing sport
This presentation is a part of the final product DVD “Portfolio about famous people from the region, virtual gallery” made by students from Kalvarijos Gimnazija, Kalvarija, Lithuania. Responsible of final product: Escola Básica de Alvor, Portugal.
This presentation is a part of the final product DVD “Portfolio about famous people from the region, virtual gallery” made by students from Kalvarijos Gimnazija, Kalvarija, Lithuania. Responsible of final product: Escola Básica de Alvor, Portugal.
Reasons to travel to Lithuania and to visit Vilnius, and surprising facts about Lithuania you would not have expected.
Additional information can be found on http://lithuaniabreak.com/
