Lacplesis day

Lacplesis Day

Latvian Freedom Fighters' Remembrance Day
It is a very important day in the life of every Latvian citizen. On November 11 1919, the Latvian Army fought and won a fierce battle against the Russian and German militia. This victory over the forces of Bermont-Avalov was instrumental in the birth of Latvia as an independent nation
... in celebrations of Lāčplēsis Day on November 11, people light candles by Riga Castle wall and at the pedestal of Freedom Monument.

Candles by Riga Castle wall

I with my daughters on 11.th of November 2009 at the Riga Castle wall

I at the pedestal of the Freedom Monument



My video from Lacplesis Day at the Freedom Monument (in the bacground you will hear Latvian folk song-" Bēdu manu lielu bēdu" ("Trouble - my big trouble" - my translation)

How to make roses from leaves - November 2009

It is very easy - to make nice rose bouquet from maple leaves. Follow step by steps. In case you have any questions please blog me and I'll give more detailed description.

From my experience I advise to iron or put outer leaves between pages as it can roll up.

Back in Riga, November 2009

I am back in Riga and have a liitle rest

Journey in time

HALLO!

This video is only about a small part of all I have experienced, seen, enjoyed during my stay in Leeds

Autumn in Leeds

Sveiki! Hi! Hola! CIAO! Hallo! Merhaba! Zdravey!

Autumn does not always mean changes in nature (falling leaves, rain, wind) but also in our minds.
I had a nice week with people from different countries:
GERMANY, LATVIA, ENGLAND, ITALY, SPAIN, TURKEY, BULGARIA


Its me. My name is Mairita. I am from Riga (Latvia)
During this week we all worked together, had a trip to nice city Bradford, as well we had an excellent dinner.

Latvian flight company - air-Baltic

1. At Liverpool airport I met Viviana and Guntis (during our flight we did'nt recognize each other)

2. Our destination was hotel IBIS in Leeds

3. There we met with other members of our group - 13 altogether with our amazing guides:

David and Sharon: SHARON

DAVID

4. And this is our group ( and others who are not seen are behind this picture):

Atanur (Turkey), me (Latvia), Fahrettin (Turkey), Edith (Germany)

In the chinese restaurant in Leeds

me, Roberto from Italy ( sitting in the chair), Gabrielle (UK), Siegfried (Germany)

In Bradford's National Museum (Film nation, media television, radio museum web, photography)