12-11-2012

Daugavpils widely celebrated the Day of Lāčplēsis

On the 11th of November Lāčplēsis Day events began with laying flowers at the soldiers' graves and memorial sites.

There was a memorial at Latvian army soldiers’ cemetery, where speeches were announced by Daugavpils City Council Chairperson Žanna Kulakova. She emphasized that we cannot forget our country's history, that on the Day of Lāčplēsis we remember those who fought for our country's independence.

11th of November is not just the memorial day, this is the moment when all Fatherland guardians are honored, including those who are now performing an honorable mission - to protect the honor and independence of Latvia, to stand the guard for peace.

 In the afternoon a concert devoted to the Day of Lāčplēsis took place at Latvian Cultural Centre’s Concert Hall.

In Daugavpils State Gymnasium was prepared in festive program named "Everything, everything put in one word - Latvia!"

Festival participants were entertained by performances of Ieva Akurātere

From 16:00 to 18:00 candles were put on at A. Pumpura Square, citizens of Daugavpils demonstrated their patriotism in that way, and the flames of candles honored the memory of fallen soldiers.