Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia

Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia Facts & Quotes

• In 1939, Nazi Germany and the USSR signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact which divided Eastern Europe between them. The Baltics, including Latvia, were assigned to the USSR and subsequently occupied by the Soviet Army in 1940.
• The proclamation took place in the Riga Theatre where a red and white flag was chosen along with the national anthem.
• The first few months of independence were very difficult as German forces remained, Russian Bolshevik forces appeared and Latvia had no army of its own.
• From 1940 until 1991, independence was once again lost but to the Soviet Union.
• I am rich, I own everything that has happened to me - Maris Caklais, Latvian poet

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Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia Top Events and Things to Do

• Attend the military parade in Riga. High-ranking politicians and military men are usually in attendance. There is also an air show and troops from Latvia and other allied countries participate.
• Enjoy the Festival of Light Staro Riga which is held over 4 days through Independence Day. The Festival starts in the evening and features a myriad of entertainment.
• Enjoy the Latvian Independence Day dance show at Kipsala Hall in Riga. Tickets are available online.
• Indulge in traditional Latvian foods such as Piragi (bacon rolls), beat soup (auksta zupa), kartupeli ar silki un biezpienu (herring with cottage cheese and potatoes) and kartupelu pankukas (potato pancakes).
• Generate awareness on social media for the day by posting pictures of you and your friends wearing your Latvian colours with the hashtags #latvian, #independencelatvia and #RepublicDayLatvia.

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