From June 12 to June 18, everyone is invited to take part in the events taking place in our city. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the best of art, music and activities. Come with your friends and family and enjoy a week full of adventure.

June 12

• 11.00 | Children’s workshop “Can You Count the Clouds?” | Rothko Museum, Mihaila Street 3
• 15.00 | EL PATIO DE LOREM – Spanish Evening during Home Café Days | Lorem Guesthouse, Spīdolas Street 34
• 16.00 | Photo exhibition by Jūlija Verbicka-Vasiļjeva “My City Like a Movie” | Jaunbūves Cultural Space, Varšavas Street 14
• 16.00 | Knitting Club | Rainis Center, Komunālā Street 2
• 19.00 | Board Game Night | Board Game Club “Daugavpils Geek”, Muitas Street 1

June 13

• 9.00 | Daugavpils Open Beach Volleyball Championship, Stage 1 | Central Beach of Lake Stropu
• 10.00 | Masterclass on Making “Midsummer Wreaths” brooch | House of Traditions, Rīgas Street 22A
• 12.00 | Summer adventure with missionaries from the USA | Daugavpils Martin Luther Cathedral, 18. novembra Street 66
• 13.00 | Art workshop with Madara Tropa | Rothko Museum, Mihaila Street 3
• 17.00 | International Contemporary Dance Festival “Time to Dance 2026” | Performance “Metamorphosis” | Daugavpils University Concert Hall V-13, Vienības Street 13
• 20.00 | Musical evening with Kubik | Iggi Bar & Karbonādes, Rīgas Street 22

June 14

• 14.00 | SPEEDWAY | International 500R class speedway competition | “Lokomotīve” Stadium, Jelgavas Street 54
• 19.00 | Game night: Magic: the Gathering | Board game club “Daugavpils Geek”, Muitas Street 1

June 16

• 16.00 | Knitting class | House of Traditions, Rīgas Street 22A
• 17.20 | Herbal Rug Weaving Workshop | House of Traditions, Rīgas Street 22A
• 18.00 | Latvian Football Premier league | BFC Daugavpils vs. SK Super Nova | „Esplanāde” Stadium, Stadiona Street 1

June 17

• 16.00 | Masterclass „Plants in Interior Decorations” | House of Traditions, Rīgas Street 22A

June 18

• 16.00 | Ceramics workshop for children | Rotko Museum Craft House, 18. novembra Street 8

More information about the events: http://daugavpils.lv/afisa

Movie screening schedule: https://dkp.lv/kino/

Daugavpils Theater performance schedule: http://daugavpilsteratris.lv

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Continuing its series of city tours, the Daugavpils City Council Tourism Department invites residents and visitors to meet at Unity Square on Sunday, April 26, at 12.00 PM for an educational and exciting tour of Daugavpils led by the charismatic guide Artūrs Fišers.

The tour will begin at the city’s central meeting point—Unity Square—from where participants, accompanied by the guide, will take a leisurely walk to the Daugavpils Fortress, learning along the way about the city’s development and the most significant historical events that have shaped Daugavpils’ identity.

At the end of the tour, a visit is planned to the Daugavpils Technical and Industrial Design Center “Engineers’ Arsenal,” which houses the largest exhibition of vintage vehicles in Latgale. At “Engineers’ Arsenal,” visitors will find four diverse exhibition zones that showcase the development of industrial design and specialized machinery, Soviet-era vehicles, the world of motorcycles, and the elegance of Western cars: from Rolls-Royce to Aston Martin. The exhibition features more than 40 vintage cars, 80 motorcycles and mopeds, as well as a rich selection of accessories and car and motorcycle models.

Visitors will have the opportunity not only to view some of the exhibits but also to get a closer look—they can sit on some of them (e.g., the JAWA 350) to gain a more authentic impression of the historic vehicles.

Please note that the guide service is free of charge during the city sightseeing tour, while admission to the “Engineers’ Arsenal” is subject to a fee, and participants are responsible for paying for their own admission tickets. Admission for groups of 10 or more people costs 8.00 per person. Schoolchildren, students, and seniors receive a 50% discount upon presentation of valid ID. The ticket price for this tour includes the services of an “Engineers’ Arsenal” guide.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Tour details:

· The tour begins on April 26 at 12.00 PM at Unity Square;

· Duration: 1.5 hours;

· The tour will be conducted in Latvian and one foreign language—Russian or English—depending on the participants’ choice;

· the tour guide service is FREE, but participants must cover the cost of admission tickets to tourist sites themselves;

· registration: +371 26444810.

Informāciju sagatavoja

Daugavpils valstspilsētas pašvaldības

Tūrisma nodaļa,
tālr.: +371 65422818, +371 26444810,
e-pasta adrese turisms@daugavpils.lv,

vietne www.visitdaugavpils.lv,

sociālo tīklu konti:

www.facebook.com/Daugavpils.travel
www.facebook.com/Daugavpils.Events

www.instagram.com/daugavpils.travel

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On May 2, Daugavpils will host the opening of the motorcycle season “Run Number One 2026”. The day promises to be full of action: a gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts on the main square, a motorcycle parade through the city streets, and a rock concert.

The motorcycle column will start from Vienības Square. From 11:00, representatives of various motorcycle clubs and motorsport fans will begin to arrive. At 12:30, the engines will be started, and the column will set off on a festive parade ride through the city. After that, the motorcade will continue along the route “Daugavpils – Vecsaliena Manor Castle”.

Programme:
11:00–13:00 — gathering of participants at Vienības Square
13:00–13:30 — motorcycle parade through the streets of Daugavpils
13:30–15:00 — ride along the Latgale roads to Vecsaliena Manor Castle
15:30–20:00 — rock concert

Information: “Road’s Knights”

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On 12 April, closing the current display of Mark Rothko paintings at the Rothko Museum, admission will be offered at a fifty per cent discount on the full ticket price.

The museum’s Rothko display, unveiled in April 2023, currently features six original works by Mark Rothko from the family collections of the artist’s daughter, Kate Rothko Prizel, and son, Christopher Rothko. Created across different periods of Rothko’s career, the works trace his transition from early figurative painting towards the iconic colour field abstraction.

The display is designed as a rotating presentation, with works periodically replaced while maintaining a focus on different stages of Rothko’s artistic development. Since the museum opened in 2013, visitors have had the opportunity to view a total of twenty-four Rothko paintings, with every new selection offering further insight into his art.

On 12 April, admission to the latest Rothko display will be €3 (standard concession discounts are not combined with this offer). The ticket also includes access to the Rothko Museum collection exhibition “No. 2 [Untitled]”, likewise on view for the last time.

Following a brief changeover period, a new exhibition, “Rothko. From the Family Collection”, will open on 24 April 2026, headlining the museum’s thirteenth anniversary programme.

Publicity image: Mark Rothko’s art at the Rothko Museum. Photo by Pāvels Terentjevs

Information:
Inga Gedžūne, Rotko muzejs
inga.gedzune@daugavpils.lv
+371 26070651

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Daugavpils city will celebrate its 751st anniversary with a diverse cultural and entertainment programme. The City Festival, held under the motto “Daugava unites. Daugavpils celebrates”, will take place from June 5 to 7.

Throughout the festival, Daugavpils will transform into a vibrant hub of cultural, artistic and recreational events, offering something for every visitor — from concerts and creative workshops to sports activities, exhibitions and family‑friendly programmes.

As part of the celebrations, the traditional parade and festive fireworks show will also take place. This year, the fireworks will be accompanied by a light-and-music performance, uniting the artists and groups performing on the main stage at Unity Square. The festival’s musical programme includes:

• Friday, June 5 — Intars Busulis with „Abonementa Orķestris” and the band „Bermudu Divstūris”.
• Saturday, June 6 — rock musician Miks Galvanovskis, the internationally recognised „Bon Jovi” tribute band „New Jersey – Bon Jovi Tribute”, and the band „A‑Europa”.

SEE THE FULL PROGRAMME HERE.

On the first day of the festival, the main stage at Unity Square will open with a concert featuring the winners of the young talent competition. This will be a special opportunity to hear the laureates of the Latvian Regional Children’s and Youth Vocal Competition “Ceļā uz Lielo skatuvi”, who will perform together with the professional orchestras of the Daugavpils City Municipal Institution „Vienības nams”.

As the organisers of the City Festival note, “The festival highlights the city’s diversity, creativity, and sense of unity. This year’s programme also emphasises the idea of togetherness, as shared festive moments strengthen the bonds between people, cultures, and generations.”

The organisers invite everyone to join the celebrations and help create an unforgettable atmosphere in Daugavpils.

The Daugavpils City Festival is organised by the Daugavpils City Municipality and its municipal institutions.

Information:
DVPI “Vienības nams”

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On 24 April, the Rothko Museum will host “Fields of Colour”, a vibrant jazz performance by the Matthias Van den Brande Quartet (Belgium), composed in dialogue with Rothko’s iconic paintings.

Conceived by Belgian saxophonist Matthias Van den Brande, this remarkable reimagining of Rothko’s legacy offers a contemporary musical response to the artist’s emotional and chromatic language. Echoing the layered depth and quiet intensity of Rothko’s paintings, the programme draws on his exploration of colour as a vehicle of feeling and presence, translating visual perception into sound – an approach shaped in part by Van den Brande’s own experience of colour blindness.

Besides showcasing the award-winning trio of Matthias Van den Brande (saxophone), Tijs Klaassen (double bass) and Eouter Kühne (drums), the project also welcomes the acclaimed Belgian trumpeter Jean-Paul Estiévenart, who adds a further dimension of expressiveness and virtuosity to the performance.

The programme builds on the album “Fields of Colour”, recorded in February 2024 at La Buissonne studio in southern France and released in March 2025 on Fresh Sound New Talent Records.

“It is pulsating, powerful, exciting, captivating. A pure joy to listen to.” – Jean-Claude Vantroyen, Le Soir

The concert forms part of a wider cultural programme marking the museum’s 13th anniversary, centred on the opening of “Rothko. From the Family Collection”, a new display of paintings on loan from the private collections of the artist’s children. The day will also see the unveiling of “Transposition. The Rothko Motif”, a satellite project by Latvian textile artist Iveta Vecenāne who has translated into tapestry selected paintings from Rothko’s lesser-known Surrealist period.

The exhibitions will open at 4 p.m. and will be accessible free of charge on opening night. The concert, which concludes the day’s programme at 5:30 p.m., is also free, with advance registration required via the museum’s website.

Support: Daugavpils City Council and Latvia’s Culture Capital Foundation.

Matthias Van den Brande (b. 1993) is a Belgian jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger whose work reflects an international background shaped by studies in Belgium, Amsterdam and Philadelphia. He has performed as a soloist with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra and released his debut album “Opus #1” in 2018. With the Matthias Van den Brande Trio, active since 2022, he has won several international awards and released “Three Sides of a Coin” (2023), a studio album widely acclaimed across Europe.

Publicity image: Matthias Van den Brande Trio and Jean-Paul Estiévenart, photo by Victoriano Moreno

Information: Rothko Museum

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On Easter, April 6, residents of Daugavpils and visitors are invited to participate in the event. “Vienības nams” is organizing Easter celebrations at Unity Square, with a variety of festive activities for the whole family.

The event participants will be entertained by the folklore group “Svātra”, the folklore ensemble “Dzīsme”, and guests of the event – the band “Augusti”, creating a true Latvian festive atmosphere with songs, games, and the joy of being together.

Together with the Mobile Game Park, everyone will be able to find the most exciting Easter attractions for themselves, as well as participate in traditional holiday activities and fun entertainment for both children and adults.

Due to weather conditions, the event will be held in the Unity House concert hall.

Information:
DVPI “Vienības nams”
Phone: +371 654 27552
E-mail: kultura@daugavpils.lv

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Set off on an orienteering adventure and discover the city of Daugavpils! Explore its most iconic landmarks and its most mysterious hidden corners. Play on your own or with a team and put your creativity, agility and sharp eye to the challenge.

Game Description
People say that Daugavpils, much like Mark Rothko’s color palette, has many shades. During this orienteering game, participants have the chance to experience the city’s diversity — discovering not only its well‑known landmarks but also its hidden gems and unexpected artworks.

One of the stops on the route is the so‑called “student area”, where your attention may be drawn to the figure of Pavel Dubrovin with his four‑legged companion, the residents of the Latgale Zoo, or the exhibition visible through the window of the Shmakovka Museum. The game challenges not only your navigation skills in an urban environment but also your knowledge of various historical and cultural facts.

To ensure an engaging and unpredictable experience, the route includes both permanent objects and those that may change over time. This means that some items mentioned in the tasks may have disappeared, been replaced, demolished, repainted, or damaged. Weather conditions — rain, snow, or fog — may also affect access to or visibility of certain locations.

Points of interest: 59
Mode of travel: on foot
Distance: 8 km
Estimated game time: 2+ hours
Team size: 2–4 people
Language: Latvian and English

Participation requires a purchased game code.
Buy your game code HERE.

What is Roadgames?
Roadgames is an interactive team‑based orienteering and adventure game played in the real world through a mobile app. It combines city exploration with educational and creative challenges, allowing players to discover new places while moving on foot, by car, or by bike.

The games are designed for friends, families, and corporate team‑building. Participants download the app, create a team, and navigate the map while collecting points for completing tasks.

How to participate?
To join the game, you need to download the Roadgames app. Once the game begins, the map and tasks become available in the app. Participants must travel to the marked locations to complete on‑site challenges, as well as take part in additional tasks that are not tied to a specific spot.

The goal of the game is to earn as many points as possible by strategically choosing tasks and competing against other teams.

The full game rules are available at Roadgames.lv.

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The two‑year Latvia–Lithuania cross‑border cooperation project “Digital Crafts Tourism” (D-tour) has concluded, resulting in the creation of a new cultural tourism route. The route consists of five digital exhibitions, each highlighting a different field of traditional craftsmanship.

At the beginning of January 2026, the Latgale Planning Region, in cooperation with the Daugavpils City Municipality institution Vienības nams and Krāslava Municipality, invited visitors on a journey through time. Opening celebrations of new, contemporary digital exhibitions took place in Daugavpils and Krāslava, offering an opportunity to explore ancient craft skills, traditional ways of life, and the values of wooden architecture through a modern, interactive digital format.

On 7 January, the doors of the Craftsmanship and Life Wisdom Exhibition opened to visitors at the Traditions House of Daugavpils Unity House. The exhibition is dedicated to the world of the Latgalian farmstead – a place where everyday life, work, and family traditions unfolded through the changing seasons. It offers a contemporary interpretation of ancient crafts, allowing visitors to discover them through visual imagery, sound, hands-on activities, and interactive storytelling.

From early morning, children and young people visited the Traditions House to take part in creative activities together with local historian Evija Maļkeviča-Grundele, bathhouse master Dzintra Abarone, splint basket-weaving craftsman Andris Kačkāns, and blacksmith Edgars Vronskis. Together with the head of the Traditions House, Baiba Pankjāne, children explored the new exhibition and, under the guidance of the masters, learned how threads were made in the past, the significance of the traditional bathhouse, and how splint baskets and metal jewellery were crafted.

In the evening, the celebration was enriched by songs performed by the folklore group Svātra of Daugavpils Unity House. Guests were addressed by Līvija Jankovska, Member of the Daugavpils City Council and Chair of the Committee on Education, Culture and Social Affairs; Iveta Maļina-Tabūne, Head of the Administration of the Latgale Planning Region and Manager of the Latgale Special Economic Zone; Ints Bērziņš, Head of the smart technologies company SIA Solavi; Director of Unity House Diāna Soldāne; and senior expert of the Latvia–Lithuania Programme, Līga Upeniece.

On 8 January, the multimedia exhibition “THE CODE OF WOOD. The Values of Krāslava’s Wooden Architecture” was opened in Krāslava. The exhibition tells the story of the importance of wood in Latgale’s cultural environment and craftsmanship. Visitors can explore the development of Krāslava’s wooden buildings, view traditional craftsmen’s tools and decorative elements, and take part in creative activities that reveal the construction principles and aesthetic qualities of wooden architecture.

On the opening day, workshops for children and young people were led by woodcraft master Aivars Andžāns. Musician and instrument maker Aleksandrs Maijers introduced visitors to the world of wooden musical instruments. Many attendees gathered for a discussion with architect Ģertrūde Rasnača on the distinctive features of single-farmstead wooden architecture in South Latgale.

The opening event was moderated by Sarmīte Teivāne, Project Manager of Digital Crafts Tourism. Welcoming speeches were delivered by Inese Vorslova, Deputy Executive Director of Krāslava Municipality for Financial Affairs; Alla Lomanovska, Acting Director of the Krāslava Regional Museum; exhibition creator Didzis Jaunzems; and senior expert of the Latvia–Lithuania Programme, Līga Upeniece. A special atmosphere was created by the musical performances of instrument maker and musician Aleksandrs Maijers.

The celebrations were organised by the lead partner of the project Digital Crafts Tourism – the Latgale Planning Region (Latvia), together with all project partners: Daugavpils City Municipality institution Vienības nams (Latvia), Krāslava Municipality (Latvia), Anykščiai Art Incubator – Art Gallery (Lithuania), and the Administration of Panevėžys District Municipality (Lithuania).

Iveta Maļina-Tabūne, Head of the Administration of the Latgale Planning Region and Manager of the Latgale Special Economic Zone, emphasises that in order to preserve and promote traditional cultural values more effectively and to pass on the knowledge and skills of intangible cultural heritage practitioners to future generations, it is essential to diversify approaches and introduce modern methods and tools. Direct, in-person transmission of skills from tradition bearers is not always possible, making digital solutions increasingly important.

Overall, five digital exhibitions have been opened within the project:
– the Latgalian farmstead at the Traditions House in Daugavpils;
– wooden architecture and woodcarving at the Krāslava Palace Complex;
– ceramics at the Anykščiai Art Incubator – Art Gallery;
– flax weaving and traditional folk musical instruments in Upytė village, Panevėžys district.

The newly opened exhibitions demonstrate that cultural heritage can be vibrant, engaging, and contemporary. They not only tell stories of the past but also inspire visitors to reflect on the role of craftsmanship and architecture today.

The Craftsmanship and Life Wisdom Exhibition in Daugavpils and “The Code of Wood” exhibition in Krāslava remain open to visitors – to everyone who wishes to experience the stories of Latgale in a digital, emotional, and deeply personal way.

The project “Digital crafts tourism” (acronym D-tour; No LL-00100) is co-funded by the European Union. The project is implemented within the Interreg VI-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2021-2027.

The total project budget is EUR 697 275.  The project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund with EUR 557 820.

Interreg VI-A Latvia–Lithuania Programme 2021–2027 aims to enhance the sustainable and cohesive socioeconomic development of its regions by fostering competitiveness and attractiveness for residents, students, workers, and visitors alike, thereby creating environments conducive to living, studying, working, and visiting.

Programme website: http://www.latlit.eu. About the project: latlit.eu/theprojects/d-tour/.

This publication has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the Latgale Planning Region and does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Parliament.

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Raiņa Centre operates under the Latgale Central Library and offers interactive guided tours and cultural activities. Visitors can explore the history, cultural heritage, and notable personalities of the left bank of the Daugava River in Daugavpils.

The centre’s exhibition is dedicated to three notable personalities connected with this historical school: the Latvian poet, playwright, translator, theatre practitioner, journalist, and politician Jānis Pliekšāns – Rainis; the botanist, mathematician, and philosopher Kārlis Reinholds Kupfers; and the graphic artist Rihards Zariņš, one of the creators of the Latvian national coat of arms and the author of designs for banknotes, securities, and coins. The centre offers guided tours and creative workshops for school groups, families, and adult visitors.

Permanent Exhibition
Raiņa Centre is located in the building of the former Grīva German School and Rainis Secondary School No. 6. Many outstanding personalities studied here, and their achievements in various fields have made a significant contribution to the development of Latvian culture and science.

Guided Tour “Different Times – Different School”
During the tour, participants learn how schools developed in the Daugavpils area, what characterised German schools in the 19th century, and which subjects Rainis studied. Visitors can explore the most interesting historical events and secrets of the school building and its surroundings, and take part in practical activities by tackling tasks from old school subjects such as calligraphy, poetry writing, rhetoric, or natural sciences.

The tour is available in Latvian, Russian, and English.
Group size: 6–30 participants (larger groups are divided into two).
Materials are included in the ticket price.
Duration: 1 hour.

Creative Workshops
In the workshop “Let’s Get Acquainted – GRAPHICS!” participants explore the works of R. Zariņš, the types of seals created by R. Kupfers, the diversity of graphic techniques, and create their own graphic artwork. Each workshop focuses on creative experimentation and discovering materials and techniques, inspired by the unique legacy of Rainis, Kupfers, and Zariņš. Raiņa Centre provides all necessary materials.

Group size: 6–16 participants.
Duration: 1 hour.

PRICE LIST

Address:
Komunālā iela 2, Daugavpils

Opening hours:
Monday–Friday: 11:00–18:00
Saturday–Sunday: closed
It is also possible to visit the centre at a different time arranged individually in advance.

Information:
Latgale Central Library
Phone: +371 29528218
E-mail: raina.centrs@lcb.lv
Facebook: Raiņa centrs

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Contributing your artwork is simple. Scan the QR code on a sheet and follow the instructions on your device to photograph and upload your coloured drawing. Your creation will appear on the exhibition’s screen in 3D, alongside the contributions of other visitors.

“Clay Pixels” is on view and open to visitor participation on the museum’s top floor throughout 2026.

The exhibition has been realised in collaboration with “We Rock” and with the support of Latvia’s Culture Capital Foundation.

Born in Daugavpils on 28 January 1931, Pēteris Martinsons (1931–2013) made history as Latvia’s most internationally celebrated 20th-century ceramicist. His pioneering work transformed Latvian ceramics, establishing it as a vibrant and contemporary artistic medium. The Rothko Museum holds an extensive collection of his works, with hundreds on permanent display in the museum’s ceramic gallery, Martinsons House. Since 2016, the museum has hosted the international Martinsons Award exhibition as part of the Latvia Ceramics Biennale, honouring his legacy and celebrating the enduring vitality of the ceramic medium.

Publicity images: “Clay Pixels” at the Rothko Museum (photographed by Santa Suhanova)

For more information, please contact

Inga Gedžūne, Rothko Museum

+371 26070651

inga.gedzune@daugavpils.lv

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SIA “Daugavpils satiksme” offers a unique opportunity – a ride through Daugavpils on a retro tram built in the mid‑20th century at the Riga Wagon Factory.

The ride can be complemented with a guided tour covering the city’s history as well as its cultural and historical landmarks.

The retro tram is an authentic mid-20th-century vehicle that has been remarkably well-preserved. It is suitable for hosting various events – birthday celebrations, family gatherings, or, for example, excursions for school groups or company teams.

The retro tram route combines two popular Daugavpils tram lines (routes No. 1 and No. 3). The total distance is 16 km, and the ride takes approximately one hour.

Two retro trams are available:
– Tram No. 65, suitable for groups of up to 24 people, equipped with 8 tables;
– Tram No. 61, suitable for groups of up to 36 people, without tables.

The retro tram tour is available by prior arrangement only. To book, please contact SIA „Daugavpils satiksme” by phone +371 20012140 or e-mail: reklama@dsatiksme.lv.

A retro tram ride can also be booked online by filling out the application form on the “Daugavpils satiksme” website. A reservation calendar is available there, allowing visitors to choose the most convenient day and time for the ride.

Information: SIA “Daugavpils satiksme”
Photos: Sergejs Kuzņecovs

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As February 14 – Valentine’s Day, the Day of Love – approaches, the Latgale Culinary Heritage Centre “Šmakovka” once again invites everyone to celebrate love in a special way. Throughout the entire month of February, visitors will have the opportunity to take part in the romantic and exciting Valentine’s Day quest “We Met in Šmakovka!”.

During the quest, couples will be able to test their knowledge, intuition, and teamwork skills by completing tasks that lead them through the Šmakovka Centre’s exhibition, revealing the flavours, traditions, and stories of Latgale. It is not only a chance to spend quality time together but also to create new, heartfelt memories.

We invite you to embrace the adventure and let your hearts meet in Šmakovka – a place where love and the spirit of Latgale intertwine in one story.

Advance reservation is required.

Contacts:
Phone: +371 25666201
smakovka@daugavpils.lv
www.facebook.com/SmakovkasMuzejs
www.smakovka.lv

Address: Rīgas iela 22A, Daugavpils

Illustration by: Guna Gamazina

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Centre of Technics and Industrial Design “Engineering Arsenal” informs about the possibility of renting its historic courtyard for a variety of events. “Engineering Arsenal” offers the only closed yard in Daugavpils Fortress with an area of 4000 square meters, electricity connection, places for food and rest, as well as a small building in case of changing weather conditions.

Celebration at the “Engineering Arsenal” is an ideal option for birthdays, weddings, corporate events, and especially biker/car enthusiast meetings.

The cost of the service is 260 EUR. The time of the event is agreed upon so as not to disturb the visitors of the centre and guests of the event.

Additional information: (+371) 28033133, inzenieruarsenals@daugavpils.lv, or DM on social media platforms.

Centre of Technics and Industrial Design «Engineering arsenal» is the largest exhibition of motorised vehicles in the Latgale region. It is a unique exhibition space of retro technology and applied design, which is located in the historic 19th-century building of the Daugavpils Fortress.

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At 4 p.m. on Friday, 5 December, the Rothko Museum will open its winter season with five new exhibitions exploring humour, presence, technology, and the shifting nature of contemporary experience. From introspective painting and dreamlike landscapes to porcelain shaped by both hand and machine, the season brings together voices from Lithuania and beyond, offering viewers a contemplative passage through the winter months.

Meda Norbutaitė – Wedge
Lithuanian artist, curator, and educator Meda Norbutaitė uses irony and grotesque to probe the social anxieties of contemporary life – our fears and expectations, jealousies and insecurities, inflated egos and self-doubt. Humour becomes both her language and her lens for exploring the dilemmas of today’s masked and performative self.

Art researcher Dr. Evelina Januškaitė observes: “In an age when social media offers almost endless channels for connection and floods our vision with images, Norbutaitė’s clowning becomes a wedge – a means to prise open the rigid frames that confine us so we can laugh at ourselves and rediscover a sense of freedom. Spanning the full range of emotion, the exhibition invites us to recognise and awaken the clown within – the self that reflects, opens up, critiques, loves, plays, errs, dares, and begins again.”

Solveiga Gutautė – Genius Loci

Lithuanian painter Solveiga Gutautė creates atmospheric spaces where shadow, silence, and quivering light become experiences in themselves. Unfolding on the threshold between day and dusk, dream and awareness, memory and today, her “shadow painting” is influenced by the meditative rhythms of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s music and invites viewers into a slower, more intuitive mode of perception.

The project’s curator Māris Čačka calls the exhibition a soft yet powerful reminder that “art does not need to be understood. It is enough to let it happen and to linger, for a while, within its quiet breath.”

Rokas Dovydėnas – Porcelain and the Machine
Doctor of Arts, interdisciplinary artist and curator Rokas Dovydėnas, Lithuania, traces European porcelain’s evolving language across three centuries, focusing on the meeting of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary digital solutions. Drawing on historical vase forms and the inventive spirit of pioneers like Johann Friedrich Böttger, he asks how porcelain’s meaning shifts when the hand yields part of its authority to algorithmic design and robotic fabrication.

“Using Limoges porcelain fired at 1250°C, my works follow the blanc-de-Chine tradition of white vessels with transparent glaze. Yet their creation belongs to a new era: designed with computer modelling and produced by 3D clay printers, they embody the meeting of centuries-old material with robotic precision,” the artist says.

Diana Rudokienė – Dream Topographies
Lithuanian artist Diana Rudokienė explores the fragile boundary between the visible and the unseen, guided by an enduring fascination with memory, transformation, and the subconscious. Using translucent layers of oil and subtle tonal shifts, she creates dreamlike spaces where figures dissolve into atmosphere and light, suggesting inner landscapes shared across human experience.

“In the half-light between sleep and waking, images surface – shifting, dissolving, reappearing. Painting becomes a map of the unseen, tracing the delicate borders between dream and perception. In mapping my dream topographies, I invite viewers to recognise fragments of their own,” the artist notes.

Tensions and Transitions: Navigating the Boundaries of Being
Produced by Pashmin Art Consortia, Germany, the exhibition brings together Zhang Dawo, Peter Backhaus, Horst Wagner, Fant Wenger, Reinhard Hanke, Holger Dempwolff, Sonia Parchet, and Anna van den Hövel – eight artists whose works reflect the emotional and spiritual transitions of our rapidly changing world. Blending abstraction, expressionism, and a sense of the transcendent, the exhibition invites viewers to consider the shifting boundaries of personal and collective identity and to reflect on the struggles of modern existence – alienation, pursuit of meaning, and thirst for connection.

Exhibition Dates and Opening Night
The Rothko Museum’s winter season runs from 5 December 2025 to 8 February 2026. At the same time, until 1 February 2026, visitors can still enjoy two autumn season’s exhibitions – “Martinsons Award 2025” and “Matchstick in the Sand” by Milena Pirštelienė, Lithuania.

Admission to the new exhibitions is free on opening night.

The Rothko Museum’s winter exhibition season was prepared in partnership with the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Ceramics and Pashmin Art Consortia, with valued support from the State Culture Capital Foundation of Latvia, Daugavpils City Council, Panevėžys City Municipality Cultural and Art Grant, and “Caparol”.

Publicity images:

1. Meda Norbutaitė. Vignette. Pie to the Face. Oil on canvas. 150 x 200 cm. 2022
2. Solveiga Gutautė. Untitled. Oil on canvas. 200 × 286 cm. 2025
3. Rokas Dovydėnas. A Meiping Vase. Porcelain, glaze, 3D printing. 2024
4. Diana Rudokienė. Twilight. Oil and gold foil on canvas. 80 x 160 cm. 2024
5. Holger Dempwolff. Mr Smith Walking on the Seaground. Oil on canvas, 100 x 70 cm

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Latvia has become one more long-distance hiking route richer – the 1070-kilometre „Ezertaka” in Latgale is marked out and available for free to anyone who likes to hike on different distances.

For many, Latgale is associated with the country of blue lakes, and for good reason, because there are about 1200 different lakes in the region, as well as other types of water bodies. It is because of these lakes that the name of the long hiking route „Ezertaka” was chosen, which in Latgalian means „Azaru styga”. The route was developed by the Latgale Tourism Association, but for the initial idea and courage to undertake such an ambitious project, the Latgale Tourism Association would like to thank Iveta Druva-Druvaskalne, a teacher of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, and Amanda Valtere, a student. „Ezertaka” is also one of three similar routes in Latvia implemented in other regions by the Rural Tourism Association „Lauku ceļotājs”. Hikers now have the opportunity to make shorter and longer hikes on the trails „Jūrtaka”, „Mežtaka” and „Ezertaka”.

The schematic representation of the route is made in the form of a figure of eight or an infinity sign with an intersection at Lake Razna. A total of 134 lakes and other bodies of water can be found on the route „Ezertaka”. The route includes one of the deepest lakes in Latvia – Geraņimovas-Ildzas (46 m), lakes Lielā Gusena (38 m) and Ormijas (43 m) on the Kraslava side, lakes Riču (39.7 m on the Latvian side) and Sventes (38 m) in the Augšdaugava region. The route also passes Ežezers Lake, the richest lake in Latvia. In summer, lovers of walks will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the cleanest lakes in Latvia – lakes Sventes (transparency 7.5 m) and Medumu (5.2 m) in Augšdaugava region.

The route of the trail can be viewed on a Google maps. For the convenience of hikers, the map also shows the nearest attractions, housing, beaches, grocery stores and pharmacies. A separate layer of the map is a collection of Latgale churches created by the Dagda Tourism Centre. Ezertaka markings in nature are markings on natural objects (trees, rocks) and white-green-white road signs.

At the end of the marking stage, the next stages of development of the „Ezertaka” are considered, including infrastructure improvements and marketing activities.

If you notice missing or damaged markings on any section of the route, please write to info@latgale.travel and the route will be improved if possible.

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Daugavpils offers a wide range of recreation and leisure opportunities, visits to the city museums, cultural institutions and natural sites during the summer tourist season. Daugavpils is a dog friendly city, so residents and guests of Daugavpils can visit sightseeing with their four-legged pets.

The list of the places to visit:

Natural objects:

• Dubrovin Park is a favorite place for walks in the historic centre of the city. Rare trees and shrubs in Latvia grow here. The park has the largest fountain in the city, which is illuminated in summer. The park has a monument devoted to Dubrovin, who was the initiator of the park, former mayor P. Dubrovin, and his dog.
• Central Park is the largest park in the city. The park has walking paths, well-kept greenery, a large playground for children. There is a special „Tree of Love”. You can also take a breath and observe the cityscape in an unusual alley of benches.
• Esplanade Park is a place suitable for a variety of outdoor activities. The park has a bicycle park, a playground, street exercisers, a musical square with street musical instruments and landscaped pedestrian paths. The park has a separate fenced area for walking with a dogs.
• Bruģu Street promenade is a great place for leisurely walks, where you can enjoy the scenery of the Daugava bank and the works of Daugavpils artists on the concrete fence walls of Bruģu Street. Outdoor fitness equipment is available for lovers of active recreation, and benches are convenient for those who like a measured rest. Construction work will be completed soon, and at the beginning of the promenade, citizens and visitors will have access to the observation deck, which offers a magnificent panoramic view of Griva.
• The promenade along the Lielais Stropu Lake is a suitable place for lovers of long walks. A three-kilometre trail connects the 2 beaches of the lake, the promenade is equipped with benches, as well as outdoor exercise equipment and a playground.
• Daugavpils Fortress promenade is the newest promenade of the city, located on the bank of the Daugava, close to the historic Daugavpils Fortress. Great place for walking to enjoy nature, the flow of the Daugava and the historical breath of the city.

Cultural-historical and tourist sites:

• Daugavpils Fortress is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, especially popular among dog owners. Walking through the territory of almost 150 hectares will be a fascinating adventure for both families and their loved ones.
• The Medical Exhibition with an Exposition of Contraceptives is a unique permanent exposition in one of the historical buildings of Daugavpils Fortress. Various exhibits of medical subjects – equipment, photographs, documents, visual materials – are placed in 4 halls. There is also a place for four-legged friends in the spacious rooms. More information about the exposition can be found at visitdaugavpils.lv.
• Shmakovka Museum is a pet-friendly place in the basement of the historic Unity House, where you can learn about the history of Latgale through the lens of the region’s culinary heritage. More about the exposition – smakovka.lv.
• Exhibition of retro cars “Retrogaraž-D” is a unique collection of cars and objects from Soviet times near Daugavpils Fortress. There is the largest collection of „Moskvich” cars in the Baltic States. More information about the exposition – at visitdaugavpils.lv.
• Daugavpils Lead Shot Factory is the oldest ammunition production plant in Northern Europe with the only active lead casting tower in Europe. Here you can learn more about the process of shot production, look at the production equipment. More information about the tourist offer – dsr.lv.

Before going with your pet to see other tourist attractions, contact each establishment and find out if your four-legged friend will be able to visit the particular establishment together with the owner. The list of Daugavpils tourist attractions is available here.

Recreation near city reservoirs:
Daugavpils City Municipality reminds that according to the requirements of regulations bathing with dogs is prohibited only in places of official bathing. There are three of them in Daugavpils – the beach on the Lielais Stropu Lake „Stropu Vilnis”, the central beach in Lielais Stropu, the beach on the Šuņu Lake (after the former 7th basic school). Other bathing places are not official beaches and there are no restrictions on bathing pets.

Information:

 Daugavpils City Municipality Communication Department

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2026 m. sausio 17 d. miškelyje už Visagino inžinerijos ir technologijos mokymo centro įvyks slidinėjimo trasos atidarymo renginys. Trasa buvo sutvarkyta įgyvendinant tarptautinį projektą „Tvarus tarpvalstybinis bendradarbiavimas plėtojant žiemos turizmą“, SnowPower, kurio tikslas – skatinti aktyvų laisvalaikį, žiemos sportą, stiprinti bendruomenės įsitraukimą, bei didinti regiono patrauklumą vietiniam ir atvykstamajam turizmui.

Atidarymo renginys vyks nuo 11:00 iki 14:00 val., tad kviečiame visus miesto gyventojus ir svečius aktyviai praleisti laiką gryname ore, išbandyti atnaujintą slidinėjimo trasą ir pasimėgauti žiemos pramogomis. Laukiami tiek patyrę slidininkai, tiek ir tie, kurie slidinėjimą norėtų išbandyti pirmą kartą – tai puiki proga pradėti!

Renginio metu dalyviai galės ne tik paslidinėti sutvarkyta trasa, bet ir susipažinti su slidinėjimo pagrindais, pabendrauti su bendraminčiais bei smagiai praleisti laiką.

Svarbi informacija dalyviams:

• Jei turite slidinėjimo įrangą, kviečiame ją atsinešti su savimi.
• Jei neturite slidinėjimo įrangos, bet norite dalyvauti, prašome iš anksto susisiekti su Visagino Biatlono sporto klubas SK Favoritas Team (tel. +370 615 97849). Klubo atstovai pasirūpins visa reikalinga slidinėjimo įranga – ją išnuomos, parinks pagal jūsų ūgį ir fizinio pasirengimo lygį, kad dalyvavimas būtų saugus, patogus ir malonus.

Kviečiame prisijungti, judėti, išbandyti naujas galimybes ir kartu atidaryti sutvarkytą slidinėjimo trasą Visagine!

Taip pat kviečiame dalyvauti projekto baigiamajame renginyje „Aktyvūs kartu“ („Aktīvi kopā“), kuris vyks sausio 18 d. 11.00 val. sporto centre „Dzintariņš“, Daugpilyje.

Renginys organizuojamas pagal Interreg VI-A Latvija–Lietuva programos 2021–2027 projektą „Tvarus tarpvalstybinis bendradarbiavimas žiemos turizmo plėtrai“ SnowPower / Nr. LL-00123.

Projektą bendrai finansuoja Europos Sąjunga. Bendras projekto biudžetas – 740 414,43 EUR. Projektą iš dalies finansuoja Europos regioninės plėtros fondas – 592 331,54 EUR.

Daugiau informacijos apie projektą galite rasti čia: https://latlit.eu/theprojects/snowpower/

Renginio metu bus fotografuojama ir filmuojama. Medžiaga gali būti viešinama organizatorių kanaluose ir naudojama projekto komunikacijai.

Informacija: Visagino savivaldybės administracija

Vizualinė medžiaga sugeneruota pasitelkiant dirbtinį intelektą

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Daugavpils invites you to experience a winter holiday season filled with miracles! From child-friendly performances and musical concerts to creative activities and New Year’s Eve celebrations — the city offers a wide range of events for the whole family.

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

December – the Month of Winter Miracles

December 27

• 10:00 – 15:00

Charity fair and concert

Shopping centre “Ditton”

• 10:00

Christmas performance for children “Dwarfs` Winter Fairy Tale”

Unity House Concert Hall Foyer, Rīgas Street 22a

Tickets: at the “Biļešu paradīze” box office and online

• 13:00 – 17:00

Closing day of the Christmas residence

Imperatora Street 8, Engineering Arsenal, activities both in the yard and indoors

• 14:30

Interactive performance “The Grinch in the Golden Fairy Tale” at the miracle workshop “Astra”

Vienības Square

Registration by phone: 25144770

• 16:30

Interactive performance “The Grinch in the Golden Fairy Tale” at the miracle workshop “Astra”

Vienības Square

Registration by phone: 25144770

• 17:00

End-of-year concert “For My City”

Rothko Museum Concert Hall, Mihaila Street 3, Free admission

• 17:00 and 18:00

The Little Prince’s Christmas Musical Tram

Tickets: at the “Biļešu paradīze” box office and online

• 18:00

Musical performance “Nutcracker”

Daugavpils Palace of Culture, Smilšu Street 92

December 28

• 11:00

Christmas performance for children “Dwarfs` Winter Fairy Tale”

Unity House Concert Hall Foyer, Rīgas Street 22a

Tickets: at the “Biļešu paradīze” box office and online

• 11:00

Creative master class “Christmas Tree in 3D” at the miracle workshop “Astra”

Vienības Square

Registration by phone: 25144770

• 12:00

Performance „New Year`s Commotion”

Daugavpils Palace of Culture, Smilšu Street 92

Tickets: at the “Biļešu paradīze” box office and online

• 14:00

Master class „Christmas Tree Decoration” at the miracle workshop „Astra”

Vienības Square

Registration by phone: 25144770

• 16:00

Concert “Christmas Musical Cocktail”

Unity House Concert Hall, Rīgas Street 22a

Tickets: at the “Biļešu paradīze” box office and online

December 29

• 11:00

Christmas performance for children “Dwarfs` Winter Fairy Tale”

Unity House Concert Hall Foyer, Rīgas Street 22a

Tickets: at the “Biļešu paradīze” box office and online

• 11:00

Creative class “Creative Reading in the Museum” at the Rothko Museum

Mihaila Street 3, Daugavpils

Registration: mairita.folkmane@daugavpils.lv or by phone +371 26564817

• 12:00

Master class „Little Princess” at the miracle workshop „Astra”

Vienības Square

Registration by phone: 25144770

• 14:30

„Golden Fairy Tale” at the miracle workshop „Astra”

Vienības Square

Registration by phone: 25144770

December 30

• 11:00

Creative class “Creative Crafts and Where to Store Them?”

Mihaila Street 3, Daugavpils

Registration: mairita.folkmane@daugavpils.lv or by phone +371 26564817

• 14:00

Holiday program “Santa’s Mail” at the miracle workshop “Astra”

Vienības Square

Registration by phone: 25144770

• 15:30

Holiday program “Santa’s Mail” at the miracle workshop “Astra”

Vienības Square

Registration by phone: 25144770

• 16:00

Performance “Three Baba Yagas and the New Year”

Daugavpils Palace of Culture, Smilšu Street 92

• 17:00 and 18:00

The Little Prince’s Christmas Musical Tram

Tickets: at the “Biļešu paradīze” box office and online

• 18:00

New Year`s Run

Vienības Square

December 31 – New Year’s Eve

Starting from 11:00 p.m., immerse yourselves in the rhythms of dance music!

Shortly before midnight – New Year’s Message of the President and greetings!

We`ll ring in 2026 with the Latvian anthem and festive fireworks!

The celebrations will continue at the Night Disco until 3:00 a.m.

January – Holiday Season Continues

• January 1 to 4:

Weekdays: 17:00-18:00; weekends and holidays 16:00-17:00

Moments of joy for children with fairy-tale and cartoon characters

Vienības Square

• January 1 to 7:

17:00–20:00

Musical walks in the Christmas spirit

Dubrovin Park, A.Pumpurs Square

• January 5

17:00 and 18:00

The Little Prince’s Christmas Musical Tram

Tickets: at the “Biļešu paradīze” box office and online

Lights, music, laughter and the joy of being together – come and experience the magic of winter holidays in Daugavpils!

May every moment be filled with warmth and holiday miracles with your family and friends.

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The city has prepared a wide and warm program of events that will delight both children and adults. From the lighting of the Christmas tree and creative workshops to musical events and a Christmas residence – Daugavpils invites you to experience a holiday season filled with miracles.

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

November – beginning of the holiday

November 29 at 16:00

Lighting the first candle in the city’s Advent wreath

Square near St. Peter`s in Chains Roman Catholic Church

November 30 at 17:00

Lighting of the city’s main Christmas tree „When the Stars Light up the Christmas Tree…”

Vienības/Unity Square

December – a month of holiday miracles

December 1 to 30 (weekdays 17:00-18:00; weekends and holidays 16:00-17:00)

Moments of joy for children: meetings with fairy-tale and cartoon characters

Vienības/Unity Square

December 1 to January 4 (weekdays 17:00-18:00; weekends and holidays 16:00-17:00)

Miracle workshop “Astra” (“Chucha Chacha” program)

Registration by phone: +371 25144770

December 1 to 20

Rides on The Little Prince’s Christmas Musical Tram (for children aged 4 to 9)

Registration by phone: +371 25144770

December 3 at 17:00 and 18:30

Master class “Porcelain Christmas tree decorations”

Tickets: at the “Biļešu paradīze” box office

House of Traditions, Rīgas Street 22a

December 4 at 17:20 

Master class “Crocheted Christmas tree decorations”

Tickets: at the “Biļešu paradīze” box office

House of Traditions, Rīgas Street 22a

December 11 at 17:20

Master class “Gingerbread baskets”

Tickets: at the “Biļešu paradīze” box office

House of Traditions, Rīgas Street 22a

December 12 at 16:00

Christmas graphics workshop for families “Welcome to the Museum!”

Participation fee: 6 EUR

Registration by phone: 26564817

Rothko Museum, Mihaila Street 3

For families and children

December 5 at 17:30

Family game “In the Footsteps of St. Nicholas”

Free participation

Polish Cultural Centre, Varšavas Street 30

December 13 at 14:00 – 18:00

Opening of the Christmas residence

Engineering Arsenal, Imperatora Street 8

December 16 at 18:00

Christmas concert performance “On the Planet of the Little Prince”

Free admission

Unity House Concert Hall, Rīgas Street 22a

December 19 at 17:00 and December 20 at 11:00

Family event “Christmas Quiz”

Free participation

Registration by phone: 65449090

Latgale Central Library, Rīgas Street 22A

December 20 at 13:00 – 17:00

Christmas residence

Engineering Arsenal, Imperatora Street 8

Second Day of Christmas – December 26

16:00

Free microphone for children with Santa Claus, Snow Maiden and fairy-tale characters

Vienības/Unity Square

17:00

Concert “Feel Christmas” by the band “Eridana”

Vienības/Unity Square

 Go on a holiday adventure with your family to Daugavpils!

Lights, traditions, warmth and the joy of being together – all of this awaits you in our city.

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At 4 p.m. on Friday, 5 September, the Rothko Museum will unveil its autumn season with six impressive exhibitions that show the richness and vitality of contemporary artistic practice. From the international Martinsons Award and its celebration of excellence in ceramics, to intimate, poetic explorations of memory, time, and nature, the season spans mediums, voices, and visions, promising an immersive encounter with creativity, imagination, and profound artistic expression.

Martinsons Award 2025
The autumn season opens with Martinsons Award, the flagship exhibition of the fifth Latvia Ceramics Biennale, which will unfold through autumn and into winter across venues in Daugavpils, Cēsis, and Liepāja. For the Martinsons Award 2025 at the Rothko Museum, an international panel of experts selected eighty works by artists from thirty countries, including twenty-three Latvians, from an incredible nine hundred and forty-one submissions. On the exhibition’s opening night, the jury will announce the winners, who will share a twenty-thousand-euro prize fund.

Co-curators Aivars Baranovskis and Valentīns Petjko emphasise the exhibition’s scale and breadth: from technically sophisticated pieces with matching conceptual depth to more intuitive, experimental works where clay itself shapes form and rhythm, revealing the poetic dialogue between material and maker. Under the Biennale theme, “From Stardust to Lush Sprouts”, the show reflects on cosmic origins and transformation, highlighting how clay, one of humanity’s oldest materials, continues to inspire contemporary creativity.

Milena Pirštelienė. Matchstick in the Sand
Lithuanian artist Milena Pirštelienė, international Gold Prize winner at the previous Biennale, presents a lyrical meditation on memory, attention, and the often overlooked details of daily life. Focusing on the small and seemingly unimportant – a shadow, a fragment of a street, a match in the sand – she asks: “Do we ever pause before the ‘insignificant’?”

In her hands, ceramics becomes a medium of quiet reflection, subtly revealing how the tiniest of objects can carry memory, emotion, and unexpected depth. The show invites the viewer to slow down, look closely, and rediscover the poetry in the everyday.

Sanita Ābelīte. Creatures
Latvian ceramicist Sanita Ābelīte, national Gold Prize winner at the Martinsons Award 2023, brings imagination to life in “Creatures”, an enchanting world of beings both real and fantastical. From animals of the forest, field, and sky to figures drawn from history and myth, Ābelīte’s creative touch transforms ideas into tangible, expressive forms that feel alive.

Created specifically for this exhibition, the ensemble of characters forms a cohesive, multi-layered world, inviting viewers to step inside and experience the artist’s nuanced vision, where craftsmanship and creativity converge and every form sparks curiosity and reflection.

Lost for words. Poland’s contemporary ceramics
“Lost for Words” presents contemporary ceramics from Poland, guest country of the 5th Latvia Ceramics Biennale. The exhibition’s title, drawn from the Polish expression brak słów, reflects both being speechless in awe and struggling to articulate profound emotion when words alone cannot express the scope of feeling.

Through striking forms, intriguing textures, and symbolic gestures, the twenty-three featured artists shape clay into a universal language, inviting viewers to interpret and connect with the intangible and thus discover resonance and meaning beyond words.

Sandra Strēle. The Night Before
Latvian artist Sandra Strēle presents “The Night Before”, an intimate yet expansive meditation on new motherhood and the fluid boundaries between humanity and nature. Through painting, Strēle explores the ebb and flow of life, where water becomes both witness and agent, preserving, transforming, and revealing connections between the personal and the ecological.

Drawing on hydrofeminist thought, the exhibition examines liminal thresholds of bodies, ideas, and actions while reflecting on ecological change and the fragile, cyclical nature of existence. Strēle’s large-scale series, unfolding in a dynamic continuum she calls seriality, invites viewers to encounter familiar images re-imagined, generating ever-new meanings and resonances.

Uģis Auziņš. Improvised
Latvian painter Uģis Auziņš presents “Improvised”, a celebration of nature’s fleeting moments and ever-changing rhythms. Drawing profusely from the landscape of his birthplace, Auziņš transforms the subtle shifts of light, season, and colour into canvases that engage both the senses and the imagination.

A lifelong observer and sensitive interpreter of the natural world, Auziņš captures the ephemeral beauty of the sky, foliage, and wind, creating works that are at once emotional, reflective, and deeply attuned to the physical world around us.

Exhibition Dates and Opening Night
The Rothko Museum’s autumn season runs from 5 September to 23 November 2025. Two exhibitions – “Martinsons Award 2025” and “Matchstick in the Sand” by Milena Pirštelienė – will extend into the winter season and conclude on 1 February 2026.

Admission is free on opening night.

The Rothko Museum’s autumn exhibition season was prepared in partnership with the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Ceramics and the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wroclaw, with valued support from the State Culture Capital Foundation of Latvia, Daugavpils City Council, the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland, Embassy of Poland in Rīga, “Format”, “Szkło i Ceramika”, and “Caparol”.

Publicity images:

Rothko Museum. Photo by Didzis Grodzs.
Martinsons Award 2025. Logo.
Milena Pirštelienė. “Matchstick in the Sand”. White clay, pigment drawing, overglaze paint, glaze, 1020 °C, electric firing. 2025.
Sanita Ābelīte. “Creatures”. Ceramics. Varied sizes. 2025.
Karina Marusińska. “Self-Destruction”. Ceramics, synthetic materials, earth, ash, mixed media. Diameter 75 cm. 2023. Photo by Paweł Góral.
Sandra Strēle. “Triumphal Arch”. Water-based paint and acrylic markers on canvas. 80 x 40 cm (detail). 2025.
Uģis Auziņš. “March”. Acrylic on canvas. 40 x 50 cm. 2024

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The Rīgas Street Festival will take place in Daugavpils on September 13th. The festival will take place for the 12th time. The Rīgas Street Festival is a special story, which comes to life every year along the city’s main pedestrian artery.

Music, light installations, dances, art and craft workshops make a unique atmosphere where everyone will find something interesting for themselves.

During the event, the entire Rīga Street will be divided into several thematic sectors – musical stages; creative art section — graffiti, airbrushing, painting; craft workshops – blacksmithing, ceramics and more; in the auto section will be available for viewing American cars, drift cars and motorcycles, also  live sculptures, puppet theatre and  dances performances.

The Rīgas Street Festival was first held in the early 1990s, in 2014 it was revived and since then has been held annually in September. Nowadays, it’s one of the most awaited events in Daugavpils’ cultural life. Rigas Street is a special part of the city’s history: street is one of the first pedestrian streets in Latvia, an important cultural and architectural environment, where tradition meets modernity.

Rīgas Street Festival is hosted by Daugavpils City Council institutions „Vienības nams” Latvian and Latgalian Cultural Centre. Supported by Daugavpils City Council. Creative team of the Festival: Māris Susejs, Līga Čible un Sergejs Vasiļjevs.

Please be advised that photography and filming will be taken at the event for publicity and historical needs of the Daugavpils City Coucil.

Information:
“Vienības nams”
Latvian and Latgalian Cultural Centre
Telephone: +371 20613225
www.vienibasnams.lv

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Šią vasarą jauniausias Lietuvos miestas švenčia ypatingą sukaktį – Visaginui sukanka 50 metų. Miestas, garsėjantis daugiakultūriu identitetu, kviečia draugus iš Daugpilio ir visos Latvijos kartu švęsti jubiliejinę sukaktį, kurią intensyviausiai švęsime liepos 31 – rugpjūčio 10 dienomis.

Dešimt dienų Visaginas pulsuos kultūros ritmu – tai šventė, kurioje susijungs miesto istorija, bendruomeniškumas ir kūrybiška dabartis. Šventiniai renginiai prasidės šiuolaikiniu cirku iš Nyderlandų prie Visagino ežero ir tęsis parodomis, koncertais, spektakliais, kino seansais bei bendruomenės iniciatyvomis.

Tarp ryškiausių renginių:

• Aleksandro Vasiljevo fondokuruojama jaunystės kostiumų paroda
• „Atominio humoro festivalis“– dvi valandos kokybiško stand-up humoro
• Džiazo vakarai prie ežero palydint saulę– magiška atmosfera muzikos fone
• Miestą vienijantis valsasir bendruomenės scenoje pasirodantys vietos talentai
• Kasnakt vykstantys „Scanorama“ kino vakarai, pristatantys Europos ir Lietuvos filmus
• Finalinis savaitgalissu gyvo garso koncertais (G&G sindikatas, Ivan Dorn), DJ vakarėliais ir lazerių šou

Didysis jubiliejaus finalas vyks rugpjūčio 10 d., kai pagrindinėje scenoje pasirodys ypatingas vakaro svečias – Ukrainos popmuzikos žvaigždė Ivan Dorn. Jo energingas pasirodymas taps stipriu šventės akcentu, o festivalį pabaigs įspūdingas lazerių šou Santarvės aikštėje.

Ši šventė – tai kvietimas ne tik dalyvauti, bet ir susitikti, atkurti ryšius, paminėti bendrą istoriją ir kurti naujas akimirkas kartu.

Visą programą ir aktualius atnaujinimus rasite: visaginokultura.lt

Informaciją parengė:

Visagino savivaldybės administracija

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On June 1, on the last day of the City Festival in Daugavpils, a car show hosted by the “Rolling Team” community will take place in the courtyard of the Centre of Technics and Industrial Design «Engineering Arsenal». The event will be held from 10:00 to 17:00. Many cars of different categories from Latvia and Lithuania will take part in the show.

Different contests are planned within the event:

– competition of the most powerful exhaust;

– competition of car audio systems;

– contests for all visitors and other surprises.

Entrance to this event (courtyard) is free of charge.

Let’s celebrate the 750th anniversary of Daugavpils together!

Information: „Rolling Team”

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Šiemet Daugpilis mini 750 metų jubiliejų ir kviečia kaimynus lietuvius pasisvečiuoti, kartu pasimėgaujant kultūra, menu, muzika ir nepamirštamais nuotykiais. Gegužės 29 – birželio 1 dienomis Daugpilyje vyks miesto šventė, kurios metu visų susirinkusių laukia įvairovės ir įdomių renginių kupina programa.

Šiemet Daugpilis mini ne tik 750 metų jubiliejų, bet ir nemažai kitų reikšmingų datų –miesto herbo šimtmetį, latgališkos bendruomeninio giedojimo tradicijos šimtmetį ir Latgalos dainų šventės atgimimo 85 metus. Miesto šventė – tai puiki proga ne tik sužinoti Daugpilio istoriją, bet ir susipažinti su Daugpilio ir Latgalos kultūra bei tradicijomis šiuolaikiniame kontekste.

Keturių dienų programos metu Daugpilis pasiūlys daugybę kultūrinių ir pramoginių renginių, kurie bus įdomūs visiems – šeimoms su vaikais, kultūros mylėtojams ir tiems, kurie iš arčiau nori pažinti miesto istoriją, tradicijas ir kultūrų įvairovę.

Šventiniai renginiai prasidės ketvirtadienį, gegužės 29 d., Daugpilio tvirtovėje. Muzikinio teatralizuoto kabareto spektaklio „Toks gyvenimas…“ („Tāda ir dzīve…“) scenoje susitiks Latvijos muzikos ir teatro žvaigždės.

Penktadienį, gegužės 30 d., Rothko muziejuje atidaromas vasaros parodų sezonas, o Vienos aikštėje pasirodys Latvijos šiuolaikinės liaudies muzikos grupė AUĻI, hiphopo duetas Latgalīšu Reps, taip pat grupės ABBORN – ABBA Classic Show ir RICO SANCHEZ & the GYPSIES.

Šventės kulminacija įvyks šeštadienį, gegužės 31 d., kai mieste bus surengta šventinė eisena, koncertai, kuriuose dalyvaus grupės „SUDDEN LIGHTS“ ir „Bi-2“, dangų nušvies fejerverkai ir linksmintis kvies diskoteka.

Sekmadienį, birželio 1 d., šventę užbaigs grandiozinis Latgalos dainų šventės koncertas atnaujintoje Stropių estradoje po atviru dangumi, į kurį tūkstančiai dainininkų, šokėjų ir muzikantų iš visos Latvijos susirinks sukurti nepamirštamą dainavimo kartu šventę.

Gegužės 29 – birželio 1 dienomis Daugpilio gyventojų bei atvykusių svečių laukia ir daugybė kitų įdomių renginių. Šeimos su vaikais kviečiamos užsukti į pramogų parką, kuriame gausu žaidimų ir pramogų visoms amžiaus grupėms, gurmanai – užsukti į gatvės kavines, o šventinėje mugėje Rygos gatvėje kiekvienas ras įvairiausių staigmenų, skanėstų ir vietinių amatininkų rankdarbių.

Festivalio metu taip pat veiks „Turizmo gatvė“, kurioje kiekvienas galės rasti naudingų idėjų poilsiui ir kelionėms ne tik Daugpilyje ir Latgaloje, bet ir visoje Latvijoje bei Baltijos šalyse. O „Švietimo miestelis“ suteiks galimybę susipažinti su edukacinėmis veiklomis įvairaus amžiaus žmonėms.

Daugpilis atveria duris ir širdį kiekvienam ir kviečia kaimynus lietuvius kartu švęsti 750 metų jubiliejų!

Išsamią festivalio programą rasite svetainėje www.daugavpils.lv.

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Daugavpils will celebrate its 750th anniversary from 29 May to 1 June. Daugavpils city has already started intensive work on the city’s celebration programme, which highlights not only the city’s significant anniversary, but also the 85th anniversary of the first Latgale Song Festival at the Stropu Stage.

This year, the cultural and entertainment programme of the City Festival will be extensive and diverse. The city’s cultural institutions will offer events with a strong focus on exploring the history of Daugavpils.

The celebrations will start on Thursday, 29 May, at the Daugavpils Fortress, where visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a musical programme in the courtyard of the Rothko Museum.

On Friday, 30 May, three stages will be set up in the city centre for concerts offering a varied musical programme. Visitors will be able to enjoy attractions, a wide range of festive market stalls and outdoor cafés starting on Friday.

On Saturday 31 May, the city centre will become the epicentre of the festivities. Music, entertainment and activities will take place throughout the day. There will also be a colourful parade with the participation of both residents and visitors. At the end of the day, a grand concert will take place at the Unity Square, which promises to be one of the highlights of the festival. For the second time, the Daugavpils City Festival will feature a „Tourism Street”, where representatives of the Baltic tourism industry will offer their best tips and advice for an unforgettable holiday here in Daugavpils and in other places.

There will be a variety of events attracting sports enthusiasts, amateurs and others on Sunday, 1 June.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Latgale tradition of communal singing and 85 years since the first Latgale Song Festival was held in Daugavpils. To celebrate this jubilee, the Latgale Song Festival will take place on 1 June at the Stropu Stage, featuring the most beautiful Latgalian folk songs and contemporary compositions. This festival is an important cultural event that celebrates Latvian singing culture, strengthens the identity of Latgale and promotes the development of local music and folk art. The Latgale Song Festival will include a number of cultural events, culminating in a large concert that will bring together local and regional artists, as well as guests from other parts of Latvia.

The programme of events will follow.

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Tarptautinis keleivių vežėjas „FlixBus” siūlo nebrangius tolimojo susisiekimo autobusais tarp Latvijos (įskaitant Daugpilį), Estijos ir Lietuvos per Lenkiją ir Vokietiją, sujungdamas Baltijos šalis su plačiausiu autobusų tinklu Europoje.

Tiesioginiai ir jungiamieji maršrutai į Daugpilį siūlomi iš Lenkijos miestų, tokių kaip Varšuva, Krokuva ir Balstogė, iš Liublianos ir Mariboro (Slovėnija), Szekesfehérváro ir Siofoko (Vengrija), Dolni Kubino (Slovakija), taip pat iš Rygos, Jelgavos ir Bauskės.

Bilietus į „FlixBus” skrydžius Baltijos šalyse ir tiesioginius skrydžius į įvairias Europos šalis galima įsigyti internetu www.flixbus.lv arba naudojantis „FlixBus” mobiliąja programėle.

Bagažas vežamas nemokamai, o bilietų spausdinti nereikia – registruotis galima išmaniuoju telefonu nuskenavus QR kodą.

„FlixBus” yra prekės ženklas, priklausantis Vokietijos bendrovei “FlixMobility GmbH”. „FlixBus” siūlo 2 500 krypčių 29 Europos šalyse.

Informacija: www.flixbus.lv

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Šiais metais Naujųjų metų sutikimas Daugpilyje žada būti ypač spalvingas ir nepamirštamas. Gruodžio 31 d., antradienį, kviečiame visus į galingą naujametinį vakarą Vienybės aikštėje pasimėgauti šventine atmosfera, pasitikti 2025-uosius ir švęsti Daugpilio 750 metų jubiliejų!

Naujųjų metų išvakarės prasidės 23.00 val., kai Vienybės aikštėje skambės muzika, kviečianti šokti. Artėjant metų laikui klausysimės šventinių kalbų ir sveikinimų, giedosime Latvijos himną ir mėgausimės fejerverkais.  Naujametiniai fejerverkai prasidės 00.05 val. ir jais bus galima grožėtis pagrindinėje miesto aikštėje.

Iškart po vidurnakčio, 00.15 val., Vienybės aikštės scenoje koncertuos populiari latvių grupė „Citi Zēni“, kuri savo energingu pasirodymu ir nuotaika sukurs nepamirštamą šventinę atmosferą.

Po koncerto nuo 01.15 iki 03.00 val. pagrindinėje miesto aikštėje toliau skambės šokių muzika.

Naujųjų metų šventė Daugpilyje:
23.00 val. – šokių muzika
00.00 – NAUJŲJŲ METŲ IŠVAKARĖS
00.05 – NAUJAMETINIAI FEJERVERKAI
00.15 – grupės „Citi Zēni“ koncertas
01.15 – 3.00 – šokių muzika

Informuojame, kad gruodžio 31 d. ir sausio 1 d. Daugpilyje viešuoju transportu galėsite naudotis nemokamai.

Naujųjų metų išvakarės Daugpilyje bus puiki proga praleisti laiką su artimaisiais ir pasimėgauti nepamirštamomis šventinėmis akimirkomis, pasitinkant Naujuosius metus ir Daugpilio 750 metų jubiliejų.

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If you want to learn more about Daugavpils, the best way to do it is to visit a guided city tour, which will take you through the most important sights and their history. Your guide will tell you interesting and fascinating stories about our city.

– The tour starts on 23th December at 12.00 in Unity Square;

– Duration: three to three and a half hours;

– Guide services are FREE, but entrance fees and public transport to the tourist sites are at the expense of the participants.

No matter if you are a local citizen or a visitor, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the history, culture and personalities of Daugavpils.

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1. Daugavpils has one of the most beautiful Christmas trees in Latvia
The Christmas season is the most magical and enchanting time of the year. A stately and magnificently decorated Christmas tree in Unity Square complements the festive atmosphere in Daugavpils every year.

This year, the Christmas tree in Daugavpils is decorated with Latvian symbols of strength. The mountain ash brings blessings and protects against bad energy. Red mountain ash is a source of vitamins for people and an excellent source of food for birds in the high season. Red-breasted woodpeckers, or redbreasts as they are popularly called, are winterers and willingly stay and spend the winter in coniferous forests. This year they have flown to Daugavpils to spend the winter. This is a great honour for the city, because redbreasts symbolize family values ​​and resilience. In turn, the “Auseklītis” (Morning star) in the decoration patterns is a sign of protection, symbolizing the struggle of light with darkness and protecting people.

Santa’s’ residence has opened in Daugavpils Fortress

2. From December 14 to 29, you can visit Santa’s’ residence in the yard of the Daugavpils Technical and Industrial Design Centre „Engineering Arsenal”. It hosts various activities and master classes, and Santa’s’ mailbox is also located there.

The yard of the „Engineering Arsenal” is opened for visitors from Wednesday to Sunday. Participation in activities and entrance to the yard is free.

3. The Rothko Museum has opened its Winter Exhibition Season

This Winter Exhibition Season, the Rothko Museum is hosting six Latvian and foreign exhibition projects. Among the most notable are the exhibition „Beginning and Light” by Italian artist Ernesto Morales and the emotionally profound message „I am at home” by Jekaterina Griškjāne.

Foto: Didzis Grodzs

4. You can visit Christmas markets in Daugavpils
December is the right time to capture the Christmas spirit and get gifts for your loved ones. During the pre-holiday period, from December 4th to 29th, charity fairs are held in the House of Unity and the Daugavpils Palace of Culture to support seniors and people with disabilities. At the fairs, you can buy handicrafts made by seniors and people with disabilities. A wide range of textile products are offered at the fairs – knitted and crocheted gloves, as well as socks and hats, costume jewellery and accessories.

On 21 December, from 10 am to 4 pm, a fair on Rigas Street will take place in Daugavpils. Visitors will be able to buy products from local producers and craftsmen, and other interesting things.

5. Stropi active rest and sports track – a great place for active recreation in winter
Rent skis, put them on your car roof and go enjoy the beautiful nature. Every year, ski slopes are created in the Stropu forest, where you can leisurely glide forward, enjoying the landscapes of the snowy forests.

You can indulge in the joy of cross-country skiing on the Stropi active rest and sports track. The track is fully illuminated, so you can ski during both daylight and dark hours. The track is designed for freestyle skiers, and its length is just under three kilometres.

6. Only in Daugavpils can you take a ride on a tram manufactured at the Riga Wagon Factory at the end of the last century

Dodoties braucienā ar retro tramvaju, ikvienam ir iespēja redzēt ne tikai pilsētas vēsturiskās vietas, bet arī ikdienas dzīvi Daugavpilī. No retro tramvaja logiem pavērsies brīnišķīgi skati uz nozīmīgākajiem pilsētas objektiem, ļaujot izbaudīt pilsētas arhitektūru un kultūru.

The retro tram tour is available by prior arrangement only. To book, please contact SIA “Daugavpils satiksme” by phone +371 20012140 or e-mail: reklama@dsatiksme.lv.

7. Daugavpils is easily accessible by public transport

All roads lead to Daugavpils! When traveling to Daugavpils, you have the opportunity to choose the most convenient form of public transport for yourself:

• With the new Lux Express bus route, Daugavpils is easily accessible even from Liepāja.
• Daugavpils is reachable by Flixbus buses from Vilnius, Warsaw, Tallinn, Prague and other European cities.
• On December 15, 2 new train routs to/from Daugavpils will be introduced, increasing the total number of train services to Daugavpils.

8. In Daugavpils, you can spend an unforgettable New Year’s Eve and enjoy a concert by the band „Citi zēni”

New Year’s Eve in Daugavpils will be bright and exciting. On December 31, from 23:00, a New Year’s Eve event will begin with dance music at Unity Square,
at 24:00 – New Year’s Eve, at 00:15 – a concert by the group „Citi zēni” and from 01:15 to 03:00 dance music will be played. At the culmination of the festivities, New Year’s fireworks will sparkle joyfully on Daugavpils.

9. At the Daugavpils Ice hall, you can enjoy the joy of skating with your family or friends.

Daugavpils Ice hall offers everyone the opportunity to improve your skating skills. Skating enthusiasts have the opportunity to enjoy skating with the stick.

10. Daugavpils invites you to enjoy an extensive holiday program that will delight both adults and children!

Until January 16, 2025, Daugavpils will mark the time of waiting and celebrating Christmas with various events and activities: from the lighting of the Advent wreath and the main holiday tree to Christmas and New Year, the celebrations of which, in anticipation of the 750th anniversary of Daugavpils, promise to be especially joyful and fun this time.

Information prepared by:
Department of Public Relations and Tourism of Daugavpils City Municipality
Tourist Service Centre
Phone: +371 65422818:
Mobile phone: +371 26444810
E-mail: turisms@daugavpils.lv
Web: www.visitdaugavpils.lv
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Daugavpils.travel
www.facebook.com/Daugavpils.Events
Instagram: www.instagram.com/daugavpils.travel

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Kalėdų sezonas Daugpilyje prasidės jau netrukus! Lapkričio 30 d. bus uždegta pirmoji žvakė didžiajame advento vainike, o gruodžio 1 d. pagrindinėje aikštėje spalvotomis lemputėmis bus įžiebta pagrindinė Kalėdų eglė.

Gruodžio mėnesį apsilankiusiųjų Daugpilyje laukia įvairios staigmenos. Miestas bus nušviestas kalėdinėmis lemputėmis! Šiais metais miesto puošyboje dominuos eglutės, tradiciniai latviški ženklai, šviečiančios šakos, taip pat raudonos, žalios ir auksinės spalvų deriniai, simbolizuojantys jaukumą, saugumą, stiprybę ir laimę.

Advento išvakarėse, lapkričio 30 d., 16 val. prie Šv. Petro katalikų bažnyčios vyks žvakių uždegimas ant didžiojo advento vainiko.

Gruodžio 1 d. 17 val. Vienybės aikštėje bus įžiebtos pagrindinės miesto šventinės eglutės lemputės ir skambės kalėdinės dainos. Taip pat šiais metais Vienybės aikštėje gyventojai ir svečiai galės pasigrožėti šventinėmis atrakcijomis, miesto vaizdu ant apžvalgos rato, taip pat paragauti vietos verslininkų siūlomų meduolių ir kitų šventinių skanėstų.

Kalėdų ir Naujųjų metų laikotarpiu iki sausio 16 d. Daugpilyje vyks įvairūs renginiai – koncertai, kūrybinės dirbtuvės ir meistriškumo kursai, teminės ekskursijos, spektakliai, mugės, parodos ir įvairūs renginiai.

Informaciją: Daugpilio miesto savivaldybė

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If you want to learn more about Daugavpils, the best way to do it is to visit a guided city tour, which will take you through the most important sights and their history. Your guide will tell you interesting and fascinating stories about our city.

– The tour starts on 17th november at 12.00 in Unity Square;

– Duration: three to three and a half hours;

– Guide services are FREE, but entrance fees and public transport to the tourist sites are at the expense of the participants.

No matter if you are a local citizen or a visitor, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the history, culture and personalities of Daugavpils.

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Šiemet ištisas tris savaites, nuo spalio 11 d. iki lapkričio 3 d., Daugpilio centrinis parkas virs paslaptingu „Siaubo parku“, kuris žada tapti didžiausiu ir įspūdingiausiu rudens renginiu. Kiekvieną vakarą nuo 15 iki 22 val. parkas atvers duris visiems, pasiruošusiems pasinerti į mistikos ir baimės pasaulį.

Praėjusiais metais Bauskėje esantis „Siaubo parkas“ sukėlė tikrą sensaciją ir pritraukė tūkstančius turistų iš visos Latvijos. O šiemet organizatoriai nusprendė „Siaubo parką“ perkelti į antrą pagal dydį Latvijos miestą – Daugpilį! Daugpilyje svečius pasitiks šiurpą keliančios dekoracijos, šiurpą keliančios skulptūros ir interaktyvios zonos. Parke bus pristatyta daugiau nei 200 objektų – nuo moliūgų ir voratinklių labirintų iki „gyvų“ zombių, pasiruošusių išgąsdinti net drąsiausius lankytojus. Ypatingas dėmesys buvo skirtas dekoracijoms ir apšvietimui, kad vakare kiekvienas parko kampelis atrodytų dar grėsmingiau.

Kas jūsų laukia Daugpilio „Siaubo parke“?

-Raganų namas ant vištos kojų: vaikai gali dalyvauti raganiškų ritualų apeigose, o ragana jiems duos neįprastų patarimų.

-Baisos labirintai: mistiniai voratinklių ir žibintų koridoriai, kuriuose galėsite išbandyti savo drąsą.

-Fotografavimo zonos: specialiai dekoruotos zonos, skirtos baisioms ir spalvingoms nuotraukoms, kad renginį prisimintumėte visam gyvenimui.

Nesvarbu, ar esate suaugęs, ar vaikas, ar mėgstate jaudulį, ar tiesiog ieškote neįprastos pramogos – „Siaubo parkas“ Daugpilyje pasiūlys kažką kiekvienam. Organizatoriai įsitikinę, kad šou pranoks visus lūkesčius, o Daugpilis taps turizmo centru rudenį ir per Heloviną.

Bilieto kaina:
– Suaugusiųjų bilietas – 10 eurų
– Vaikų bilietas (nuo 6 iki 12 metų) – 5 eurai
– Pensininkams – 5 eurai
– Vaikams iki 6 metų ir neįgaliesiems – nemokamai.

Renginio organizatoriai kviečia sekti naujienas ir konkursų skelbimus „Siaubų parko“ socialiniuose tinkluose Facebook puslapyje ir TikTok.

Siaubo parko organizatoriai taip pat kviečia bendradarbiauti maisto verslininkus. Kontaktai: Facebook arba el. paštu: shausmu_parks_daugavpils@inbox.lv.

Nepraleiskite progos tapti įdomiausio šio rudens renginio dalimi!

Informacija: „Siaubų parkas“ Daugpilyje

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If you are planning a holiday in Daugavpils from 9th August to 15th August, take a look at the cultural and sports events on offer.

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Rugpjūčio 17 d. Daugpilyje vyks pirmasis „Alaus festivalis”. Nuo 18 iki 22.30 val. miesto svečiai ir gyventojai galės ragauti įvairiausio alaus, mėgautis energingais muzikos ritmais, susipažinti su kulinariniu paveldu ir mėgautis buvimu kartu A. Pumpuros aikštėje.

Visoje Latvijoje rugpjūtis tradiciškai yra grūdų derliaus nuėmimo mėnuo. Nuo seno buvo įprasta, kad dalį derliaus grūdų savininkai atidėdavo alui virti, kuris su didele pagarba būdavo dedamas ant šventinio stalo. Kiekvienas Latvijos regionas turi skirtingus alaus virimo būdus ir priemones, nes alus, kaip ir duona, puoselėja šimtametes tradicijas ir vienija žmones.

Festivalio programa:

– nuo 18:00 – alaus daryklų ir kavinių pasiūlymas;

– nuo 18:00 iki 20:00 – Juris Ostrovskis atliks žinomas ir populiarias dainas;

– nuo 18:00 val. dalyvaus Daugpilio latvių draugija, kuri pasiūlys specialiai šiam festivaliui parengtų renginių;

– nuo 18:00 iki 21:00 – Latgalos kulinarinio paveldo centras „Šmakovka” kviečia aplankyti jo ekspoziciją už specialią sumažintą kainą, taip pat susipažinti su alaus bokalų paroda;

A. Pumpuro aikštėje lankytojai galės stebėti „stipriųjų” gėrimų gamybos demonstracijas ir dalyvauti kūrybinėse meistriškumo pamokose;

– nuo 20:00 iki 22:30 val. grupė „Dabasu durovys” pristatys geriausią šokių muziką.

Festivalyje dalyvaus alaus daryklos iš įvairių Latvijos vietovių.

Renginio organizatoriai primena, kad alkoholio vartojimas turi neigiamų pasekmių. Draudžiama parduoti, pirkti ar duoti gėrimų nepilnamečiams.

Informacija:
Daugpilio miesto savivaldybės Viešųjų ryšių ir turizmo departamento Turizmo skyrius
Tel. +371 65422818, +371 26444810
El. paštas: turisms@daugavpils.lv

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Liepos 26 dieną Daugpilio „Lokomotive“ stadione koncertuos  visiems pasaulyje žinomas Thomas Anders iš vienos sėkmingiausių grupių pop muzikos istorijoje „Modern Talking“ ir legendinė dainininkė Sandra iš Vokietijos.

1979 metais Liuksemburgo radijo dainų konkursą laimėjęs Thomas Anders, netrukus įrašė savo singlą „Judy“ ir koncertinio turo metu susipažino su CC Catch išgarsinusiu Dieteriu Bohlenu.

Su grupe „Modern Talking“ Thomas išleido galybę dainų, pasiekusių dešimčių pasaulio šalių topų penketukus, o superhitu tapęs „You‘re My Heart, You‘re my Soul“ topų viršūnėje tarp populiariausiųjų išsilaikė net pusmetį ir karaliavo net 81 šalyje!

1989 metais Thomas išleido pirmąjį solinį albumą „Different“ ir sėkmingai pradėjo solinę karjerą, bendradarbiauja su „T-Seven“ („Mr. President“ solistė), „No Angels“, Marta Sanchez, Isabel Varell, Glenn Madeiros, garsiais renginių organizatoriais bei vadybininkais Mike Paxman (dirbo su Nick kamen), Christian de Walden (Amanda Lear), Ralf Stemmann (Ricky Martin) ir daugeliu kitų.

Išleido 17 albumų
Thomas dirba Europoje, singlą jam dovanojo garsios grupės „Roxette“ duetas, pats rašo dainas. Vieną jų, „Dance In Heaven“ (Šokis Danguje), jis įrašė po pokalbio su savo garbaus amžiaus gerbėja Ethel, su kuria susipažino prieš kelerius metus. Po pokalbio telefonu, kurio metu moteris jau sunkiai rinko žodžius, Thomas supratęs, kad daugiau negirdės jos balso, parašė šią dainą.
1994 metais jis Amerikoje ispanų kalba išleido albumą „Barcos de Cristal“, kuris buvo skirtas Lotynų Amerikos rinkai, kuris Argentinoje pateko į hit paradų viršūnes. Netrukus Thomas Martai Sanchez parašė pagrindinę dainą populiariam vietos serialui „Tal Vez“, kuri tapo hitu numeris vienas kitoje šalyje – Meksikoje.
Thomas dirba ir „slėpdamasis“ po slapyvardžiais Chris Copperfield, Phantomass, į savo programas įtraukia džiazo numerius.
1998 metais dešimtmečiui vėl netikėtai atgimus „Modern Talking“, tuo pačiu Thomas dirba ir vienas, surengia įspūdingus koncertus JAV, taip pat milžinišką Europoje su grupe „Scorpions“, įrašo akustinį albumą su orkestru, praėjusių metų kovą išleidžia jau 17 savo studijinį albumą „Cosmic“, dalyvauja įvairiuose projektuose, populiariame muzikiniame TV šou „Kaukė“.

Jo vardas Berndas Weidungas
Antrą kartą vedęs (su pirmąja žmona Nora Balling, anot dainininko, išsiskyrė dėl nepakeliamo jos pavydo) su Claudia Hess jis susilaukė sūnaus, dabar jau retas pamena ar net žino, kad jo tikrasis vardas Berndas Weidungas.
„Vardu mane vadina tik patys artimiausi žmonės, – Thomas juokdamasis pamena situacijas oro uostuose, kai darbuotojus šokiruoja, kad garsus dainininkas duoda „ne savo“ asmens dokumentą. – Kartą gausiai apsipirkęs viename prekybos centre padaviau savo kreditinę kortelę, darbuotoja minutėlei atsiprašė ir girdžiu, skambina ir sako. „Didelė problema. Prieš mane dainininkas Thomas Anders su kažkieno pavogta kreditine kortele…“

Mirsime ir problemų neliks
Ir dabar įvairiuose Žemės kampeliuose laukiamas dainininkas yra pardavęs daugiau nei 125 milijonus albumų kopijų, skaičiuojant grupės ir solo įrašus, gavęs daugiau nei 420 platininių bei auksinių apdovanojimų!
Nepaisant milžiniškos sėkmės ir daugiau nei 40 metų patirties muzikiniame versle Thomas Anders visuomet išlieka savimi, jo gerbėjai visame pasaulyje žavisi žvaigždės tikrumu ir nuoširdumu, kuriuo jis spinduliuoja savo koncertuose. Sandra atliks Daugpilyje visus savo hitus.
Sandra arba Sandra Ann Lauer (toks pilnas dainininkės vardas) buvo beprotiškai populiari 1980 – 1990 m. dėl hitų „In the Heat of the Night“, „(I‘ll Never Be) Maria Magdalena“, „Everlasting Love“, „Hiroshima“ ir kitų, sukurtų kartu su savo vyru Michaelu Cretu (projekto „Enigma“ autoriumi).

Prieš pradedama solinę karjerą, Sandra buvo viena iš trijų grupės „Arabesque“ vokalisčių. Ši merginų grupė buvo plačiai žinoma Europoje, tačiau tiesiog neįtikėtino populiarumo sulaukė Japonijoje – ten buvo išleisti net 13 albumų ir 30 singlų. Vėliau Sandra pasirinko solinę karjerą ir jau debiutinis albumas „The Long Play“ įėjo į Vokietijos hitų dvidešimtuką, o Prancūzijoje – į penketuką. Kiti albumai irgi sulaukė komercinės sėkmės. Sandra buvo itin mėgstama vieno didžiausių Vokietijos jaunimo žurnalo „Bravo“ skaitytojų (mūsų vyresnė publika irgi gerai pamena plakatus su Sandra iš šio žurnalo ant savo kambario sienų). Nuo 1988 iki 1993 m. Sandra pelnė devynias „Bravo Otto“ statulėles (iš jų penkias auksines). 1990 m. dainininkė yra dalyvavusi savo vyro M. Cretu sukurtame projekte „Enigma“.

Po nedidelės pauzės, susijusios su šeima ir vaikais, 2009 m. Sandra sugrįžo su albumu „Back to Life“ (o 2012 m. – „Stay in Touch“) ir iki šiol sėkmingai tęsia savo koncertinę veiklą. Artistė turi ir aktyvius fanų klubus Vokietijoje, Lenkijoje ir Ukrainoje.

Bilietus galima įsigyti – www.bilesuparadize.lv

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With the onset of warm weather, Daugavpils offers trips along the Daugava on the boat “Sikspārnis” and the boat “Dina”. During the trip, you will be pleased with the beautiful views of the Daugava and the opportunity to enjoy views of the city from the water. It is also a great way to spend time with family and friends.

Trips with a boat “Sikspārnis” are organised at certain times from the “Restime pier” (Lielā Street 55, from the Grīva side). During the boat trip, passengers have the opportunity to see the Unity Bridge, the outskirts of Daugavpils, the Daugavpils Fortress and be acquainted with the biological diversity of the river. Passengers can have a picnic on the water, taking food or hot drinks with them, and admire the beauty of the Daugava. The name “Sikspārnis” (“Bat”) is given to the boat in honour of bats that live in the territory of the fortress and are one of the symbols of Daugavpils Fortress. The boat “Sikspārnis” is decorated with various woodcarvings, the bat as a symbol, there are shields on one side of the ship, the inscription “I love Daugavpils” is inside, as well as a Viking is depicted in woodcarving.

Maximum number of passengers on the boat “Sikspārnis” is 13. By prior request, you can book boat trips in groups for celebrations, hen and stag parties. Working time: Monday – Saturday: by request. Individual orders are possible – excursions, parties and wedding trips. Price: adults – 8 euro, children (from 4 to 12 years old) – 5 euro, children under 3 – the trip is free. Price for individual orders – by agreement. Telephone numbers for additional information: +371 29839631, +371 23110001.

In Daugavpils, you can also take trips along the Daugava on the boat “Dina”. The route starts from the “Centrs pier” (the coast of the Daugava next to the arch, located near the beginning of Rīgas Street). During the boat trip, passengers have the opportunity to see the Unity Bridge, the promenade of Bruģu Street, the Daugavpils Fortress, the protective dam, and the outskirts of the city and admire beautiful views of nature. Those who are interested can take a trip on the “Dina” boat according to the water transport schedule.

Maximum number of passengers on the boat „Dina” is 15, the trip will bring joy to both children and adults. The duration of the trip and the route can be changed depending on wishes of the passengers. Working time: Monday-Friday: 4pm to 8pm or by prior agreement; Saturday/Sunday: 12pm to 8pm or by prior agreement. Price: 1 h trip: 8 EUR for adults, 5 EUR for children; 30 min. trip: 5 EUR for adults, 3 EUR for children. Phone numbers for additional information: +371 26920349, +371 26833538, +371 29493121.

Photo: Daugavpils City Municipality

Information prepared by:

Department of Public Relations and Tourism of Daugavpils City Municipality

Tourist Service Centre

Phone: +371 65422818:

Mobile phone: +371 26444810

E-mail: turisms@daugavpils.lv

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This year, Latvia’s second largest city – Daugavpils – celebrates its 749th anniversary. To celebrate this event and to offer a varied programme of festivities to the citizens and visitors of Daugavpils, the Daugavpils State Municipality has started work on the development of the City Festival programme. The main events of the Daugavpils City Festival will take place from 31 May to 2 June.

As usual, residents and visitors will enjoy a varied programme of festivities with concerts by different artists, as well as performances by local collectives and artists. The Family Park will invite young visitors to enjoy unforgettable adventures and thrilling attractions. Outdoor cafés and the Festive Market on Rigas Street will delight you with special tastes. Sports enthusiasts will be able to watch athletes in action and take part in various activities.

For the first time in the history of Daugavpils City Festival “Tūrisma iela” (Tourism street) will take place. In this event, everyone will be able to get new ideas for vacation right here in Daugavpils, elsewhere in Latvia, as well as in Lithuania and Estonia. For two days- on May 31 and June 1, representatives of the tourism industry of the Baltic States will gather at Gimnazijas Street to give the best advices and recommendations for your vacation.

On June 1, in celebration of International Children’s Day, activities for children, youth and families will take place in Dubrovin Park.

One of the biggest and most magnificent events of City’s Festival celebration is traditional march of Daugavpils companies, organizations, educational institutions and other collectives that will take place on June 1, at 13.00 from the Rail Station.

Special music surprises are expected on the evenings of May 31 and June 1, when the biggest musical guests of the Festival will take the big festive stage in Unity Square.

Special thought has also been given to sports activities. On June 1 in the Esplanade Park, little champions will be able to test their athletic straight at the “Get to know athletics”. On June 2, the Youth and Sports Festival will take place near to the Daugavpils Olympic Centre.

The Daugavpils City Festival will end on June 2 with historical atmosphere of Daugavpils Fortress. Visitors of the Festival will be able to rediscover pages of the history of the Fortress and participate in the ceremonial opening of the Nicholas Gate, and raising of the Fortress flag.

This year’s City Festival promises to be especially colorful and unforgettable!

DAUGAVPILS CITY FESTIVAL 2024 PROGRAMME

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If you want to learn more about Daugavpils, the best way to do it is to visit a guided city tour, which will take you through the most important sights and their history. Your guide will tell you interesting and fascinating stories about our city.

– The tour starts on 25th February at 12.00 in Unity Square;

– Duration: three to three and a half hours;

– Guide services are FREE, but entrance fees and public transport to the tourist sites are at the expense of the participants.

No matter if you are a local citizen or a visitor, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the history, culture and personalities of Daugavpils.

If you would like to apply, please call +371 26444810.

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The hen party is an old and beautiful tradition before the wedding. Exciting, fun and original ideas for the hen party will make it unforgettable. Here are some ideas for a party scenario in Daugavpils.

Painting masterclass under the guidance of a professional artist
Painting masterclasses are organised in the “Albrecht Art&Wine” Gallery. Painting classes are an opportunity to acquire basic knowledge and skills in painting in order to further develop yourself in one of the painting techniques and styles.
For more information and to apply, call +371 26627031.

A visit to the Shmakovka Museum and shmakovka tasting experience
The Shmakovka Museum offers a fascinating story about the process of making shmakovka and the features of the drink. You will see the authentic and impressive production equipment and taste the drink during the tour.
For more information and to book a visit, please call +371 25666201.

Enjoy the thrill of the quest
„Escape room” – a quest in reality. Intellectual entertainment for teams. At the beginning of the game, participants will be locked in rooms from which they will have to get out within 60 minutes. Here you can celebrate birthdays, corporate events or even bachelor/bachelorette parties.
For more information and to register call: +371 20337130.

Visit a unique exposition dedicated to the history of medicine
The medical exhibition with an exposition of birth control items invites you to familiarise yourself with the medical history of Daugavpils, the most outstanding doctors, and medical institutions that used to be in Daugavpils.
For more information and to apply call: +371 28872898.

Enjoy a bright and interesting adventure at the Daugavpils Innovation Centre
The Innovation Centre offers to get to know the magic of the kitchen in the kitchen laboratory. It offers to learn how to cook: NAAN – Indian bread, Palak paneer – spinach main course, pea flour sweets (candies). Groups up to 25 people are accepted.
For more information and to apply call: +371 29 411 895.

Apply for educational, active and creative master classes
The House of Traditions in Daugavpils offers various kinds of master classes.
For more information and to apply call: +371 29118992.

Enjoy delicious and exciting entertainment at the „Orange Bowling”
The entertainment and leisure complex „Orange Bowling” in Daugavpils offers bowling – with 10 lanes and equipment from the world-famous bowling company „Brunswick”. There is an opportunity to play air hockey, billiards, and non-gambling games. The complex has four pool tables certified by the European Billiards Federation.
For more information and to apply call: +371 65427102.

The Clay Art Centre is always inquisitive and creative!
Daugavpils Clay Art Centre invites everyone to creative ceramic workshops. The Daugavpils Clay Art Centre has a Folk Applied Art Studio „Latgale”, and the participants have their own creative workshops where the working process takes place – shaping, turning, glazing and firing.
For more information and to apply call:  +371 65425302.

Horseback riding is a way to enjoy peace and see the world from a different perspective!
The horse stable in Mezciems offers horse riding, a chance to get to know and cuddle a stately animal and go for a nice ride with an instructor.
For more information and to apply call +371 28480332.

An exciting cruise on the Daugava River on the boat „Sikspārnis”
During the trip, passengers have the opportunity to see the Vienibas Bridge, Daugavpils residential districts, Daugavpils Fortress and get to know the biodiversity of the river and its banks. Passengers can enjoy a picnic on the water, take food or a hot drink and admire the beauty of the Daugava River.
For more information and to apply, call +371 29839631, +371 29965098.

Cocktail masterclasses at the “IGGI” Bar to learn new skills
The cocktail masterclass is an opportunity to make cocktails in a fun and friendly atmosphere, accompanied by a professional bartender, and enjoy them in the company of friends. It’s a great addition to a celebration or just a good start to a fun evening.
For more information and to book call +371 25428500.

Come and paint at the Rothko Museum!
Let your imagination run wild, learn painting techniques under the guidance of an artist and create your own painting in one masterclass!
For more information and to apply call +371 22471925, +371 26564817.

Creativity in cocktail making at the “D.O.M.bar” Cocktail Bar
The masterclass will teach you step by step the basics of cocktail making, the history of cocktails and, of course, how to enjoy your drinks at the end.
For more information and to register, call +371 26178575.

Want to learn the secrets of sushi making?
Book a sushi making masterclass at “VĒSMA” Gastrobar, learn about the sushi culture and get the sushi-making skills.
For more information and to register, call +371 22009991, +371 29298093.

The city has a wide range of caterers and a varied food offer – there is something to suit everyone’s taste. Check the website for more information: https://ieej.lv/ZPcKa

After a long and emotional day, stay overnight in one of Daugavpils’ accommodation options. For a more extensive list of accommodation, please visit the website: https://ieej.lv/7z1eI

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Winter has arrived! It’s the perfect time to warm up, relax and unwind your body with warming spa treatments.

Daugavpils will have something to offer on cold winter evenings!

The “SanMari” SPA Centre is an oasis of peace and relaxation in the heart of Daugavpils. It is a modern SPA centre that offers a wide range of relaxation options, making you forget about everyday worries. The spa area is equipped with a swimming pool, sauna and Turkish steam bath. The spa centre offers a spa body massage.

Spa opening hours are daily from 12 pm to 10 pm.
Visits must be booked by phone: +371 27072727, +371 27757873.
Address: Stacijas iela 46, Daugavpils.
www.sanmari.lv
https://www.facebook.com/SanMariDaugavpils 

The Daugavpils Olympic Centre offers a large 25-metre pool with 6 lanes and a small pool for children. You can also combine a visit to the pool with a visit to the Turkish bath or sauna. The Olympic Centre also offers a salt room. Its walls are covered with Iranian blue and red salt and it maintains the required temperature and humidity percentage. During the session, visitors sit in the salt room for 45 minutes, sit in armchairs and breathe in the ionised salt air.

The sports complex is open daily from 9 am to 10 pm.
You must book a visit to the salt room in advance by phone +371 65475140.
Address: Stacijas iela 1, Daugavpils.
www.daugavpilsoc.lv
https://www.facebook.com/ocdaugavpils

The “Olimpija” Sports Complex offers a relaxing holiday in a pleasant atmosphere. The swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam baths, sauna, infrared cabin, salt and ice bath – all this will give you an unforgettable experience.

The sports complex is open daily from 9 am to 10 pm.
Address: Valkas iela 2u, Daugavpils.
Phone for additional information: +371 26800108.
https://www.facebook.com/OlimpijaSpaHotel

After a busy day, “Park Hotel Latgola” offers you the chance to relax in the sauna and the bubbling jacuzzi. The lounge is designed for groups of up to 20 people and can be used for birthday parties and other less formal events. The view of Daugavpils from the 10th floor of the hotel will complement the relaxed atmosphere of the evening.

Reservations are required by phone: +371 65404900.
Address: Ģimnāzijas iela 46, Daugavpils.
www.hotellatgola.lv
https://www.facebook.com/hotellatgola.lv

A visit to the SPA complex of “Dinaburg SPA Hotel” will be a great gift for those looking for a relaxing holiday! After a long day at work, you can enjoy a relaxing break in the leisure complex with a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath.

Phone for reservations: +371 22484329.
Address: Dobeles iela 39, Daugavpils.
https://www.facebook.com/HotelDinaburg

Sauna with swimming pool „Erfolg” – a great place for a party or celebration with family, friends or colleagues. The sauna, swimming pool, party room, changing rooms and free internet are available. Groups of up to 15 people are accepted. Additional services: bathrobes, sauna accessories.

Phone for reservations: +371 25912250.
Address: Mihoelsa iela 7, Daugavpils.

Guest house „Real Paradīze” offers a sauna and a lounge. Visits can be booked by individuals or groups of up to 15 people.

Phone for reservations: +371 28106463.
Address: 18. novembra iela 193c, Daugavpils.

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Pateikiame 13 puikių idėjų įmonių renginiams!

Ekskursijos ir degustacijos Šmakovkos muziejuje
Kalėdų šventę pradėkite verslo renginiu Šmakovkos muziejuje, įstaigų darbuotojai kviečiami į šventinį nuotykį, kurį sudaro apsilankymas muziejuje, ekskursija ir shmakovkos degustacija. Pajuskite šventinę atmosferą Šmakovkos muziejuje.
Daugiau informacijos ir registracija telefonu: +371 25666201.

Informacinė ekskursija po Daugpilio tvirtovę 
Daugpilio tvirtovės lankytojų centras siūlo edukacines ekskursijas. Visiems susidomėjusiems siūloma galimybė susipažinti su Daugpilio tvirtovės istorija, su jau įgyvendintais projektais ir ateities planais dėl tvirtovės atgaivinimo, taip pat su gidu apžiūrėti tvirtovės objektus ir įtvirtinimus.
Daugiau informacijos ir registracija telefonu: +371 65 424 043.

Ekskursija po „Inžinerijos arsenalą“
Leiskitės į pažintinę kelionę po „Inžinierių arsenalą“, kuris yra unikali techninė, dizaino ir kultūrinė platforma istorinėje Daugpilio tvirtovėje, kur surengta didžiausia Latgaloje retro įrangos ir pramoninio dizaino paroda.
Ekskursijos paraiška ir daugiau informacijos telefonu: +371 28033133.

Nepamirštamas nuotykis virtualioje realybėje
Virtualios realybės klubas „VrTime“ kviečia pasinerti į nepamirštamą nuotykį, kuriame galėsite:

• tapti lankininku ir pabandyti išgelbėti savo kaimą nuo piktųjų orkų;
• aplankyti vandenyną ir pažinti jo gyventojus;
• su draugais atsispirti zombių miniai;
• slidinėti arba užkopti į 80-ąjį dangoraižio aukštą.

Visa tai ir dar daugiau galima išbandyti virtualios realybės klube! Klube yra 4 VR stotys, 2 PS pultai ir automobilio simuliatorius. Klubas „VrTime“ siūlo išsinuomoti visą klubą Jūsų poilsiui ar tiesiog smagiai pramogai draugų kompanijoje.
Daugiau informacijos ir registracija telefonu: +371 24840005.

Mėgaukitės aštriais pojūčiais Pabėgimo ir galvosūkių kambaryje
„Pabėgimo kambarys“ – ieškojimas tikrovėje. Intelektuali pramoga komandoms. Žaidimo pradžioje dalyviai bus užrakinti patalpose, iš kurių turės išeiti per 60 minučių. Čia galite švęsti: gimtadienį, mergvakarius/bernvakarius.
Daugiau informacijos ir registracija telefonu: +371 20337130.

Pažvelkite į istorinę ekspoziciją, šratų liejimo dirbtuves ir įkopkite į unikalų Šratų gamyklos bokštą!
Gamykla yra seniausia amunicijos gamykla Šiaurės Europoje. Vienintelė tokio tipo gamykla Baltijos šalyse ir vienas seniausių pramonės paveldo objektų Latvijoje. Gamykloje yra vienintelis Europoje veikiantis švino liejimo bokštas. Apsilankę gamykloje visi turi galimybę išbandyti pagamintą produkciją gamyklos šaudykloje.
Daugiau informacijos ir registracija telefonu: +371 29974604.

Retro automobilių paroda „RetroGaraž-D“.

Čia galite rasti retro automobilių ir sovietmečio daiktų kolekciją. Retro automobilių parodoje galima apžiūrėti 22 „Moskvich“, 1 „Volga“, 2 „Žiguli“, 1 „Mercedes“ automobilius. Tai bene didžiausia „Moskvich“ kolekcija Baltijos šalyse. Vienas seniausių kolekcijos automobilių buvo pagamintas 1947 m., pokariu, kuris taip pat yra automobilių markės „Opel“ kopija.
Daugiau informacijos ir registracija telefonu: +371 29494061, +371 27716222.

Apžiūrėkite unikalią ekspoziciją, skirtą medicinos istorijai
Medicinos paroda su kontracepcijos ekspozicija kviečia susipažinti su Daugpilio medicinos istorija, iškiliausiais gydytojais, gydymo įstaigomis, kurios buvo Daugpilyje.
Daugiau informacijos ir registracija telefonu: +371 28872898.

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At 4 p.m. on Friday, 8 September, the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre will launch its autumn exhibition season with the awards ceremony for the Martinsons Award 2023 International Juried Exhibition.

This year, the tone of the autumn season at the Rothko Centre, the Daugavpils Fortress, the city of Daugavpils and elsewhere in the country is set by the 4th Latvia Ceramics Biennale, bringing together world-class artists and tracing the latest tendencies in contemporary ceramics worldwide.

The star event of the autumn exhibition season and the 4th Latvia Ceramics Biennale is the Martinsons Award 2023 International Juried Exhibition. This year, the award received a record 685 applications from artists representing 71 countries, including 68 submissions from Latvia – the largest number to date and a solid testament to the platform’s global outreach and eminence. The prize fund of 20,000 EUR will be split among Gold, Silver and Bronze Prize winners in National and International categories. All the artworks on display will be featured in the exhibition catalogue, and all participant artists will be welcome to all the events in the biennale programme.

The autumn season at the Rothko Centre also includes “Fear Whispering” – the new solo exhibition by the distinguished Lithuanian ceramicist Agnė Šemberaitė, Gold Prize winner of the Martinsons Award 2021 at the 3rd Latvia Ceramics Biennale. Her work represents an ongoing exploration into human nature through a bold re-imagining of fairy-tale and sci-fi themes and characters, ritual practices, mythical beliefs and archaeological totems. Another highlight in the autumn season’s offer is “Elements” – a memorial solo show of Kaspars Geiduks, Bronze Prize winner of the Martinsons Award 2018. The artist’s work covers acute social issues and questions about the body, its structural setup and self-awareness, along with instinctively shaped objects through which he contemplates the diversity of natural forms, creating his individual interpretation of the microcosm, space and its structure.

Besides ceramics, the autumn season at the Rothko Centre offers an exciting solo project in Latvian contemporary painting – “The Grounded Moment” by Uldis Čamans. In his approach to the medium, the artist draws from messy, visceral sensations and juxtaposes dynamic episodes that capture his imagination. Although it is no easy task to isolate the most distinctive features of his art, one thing stands out above all else – the finely balanced pastel lustre of the morning that softly gleams in nearly all his work.

The grand launch of the Rothko Centre’s autumn season on 8 September is only one episode in a long day of events within the 4th Latvia Ceramics Biennale. At 2 p.m. near the open-air 4METRES Gallery, 8 Hospitāļa Street, Elīna Titāne and Una Gura will open their duo exhibition “3+4”. At 3 p.m., an open-storage chamber for contemporary ceramics will be unveiled at the Daugavpils Fortress 7th Bastion Casemate. Martinsons House will host “Visualising Gravity”, a public performance by the internationally renowned Latvian artist Dainis Pundurs, two-times winner of the Martinsons Award, and open a memorial catalogue on Pēteris Martinsons.

Admission to all the events is free of charge.

The autumn exhibition season will be on show through 19 November 2023.

The autumn season at the Rothko Centre still includes the Ceramic Laboratory International Symposium Exhibition along with “Doors of Perception” by the British painter John Hoyland and Mark Rothko’s originals. On top of that, from the end of September, visitors will be able to see the Mark Rothko 2023 International Painting Symposium output.

 The exhibitions are produced with REACT-EU funding towards Europe’s post-pandemic recovery. The autumn exhibition season is supported by the Daugavpils City Council, Caparol.

The Latvia Ceramics Biennale and the Martinsons Award 2023 are supported by the State Culture Capital Foundation, Development Programme for Latvia’s Historical Lands and the Latgale Region Development Agency, Keramserviss Ltd., Lighton International Artist Exchange Program and Daugavpils City Council. Some biennale activities are supported by the European Union through Project No. LVIII-060, Heritage.lv.

Additional information and exhibition details:

https://www.rothkocenter.com/en/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions/

Publicity photo:

• Agnė Šemberaitė (LT) “Nightmare”, stoneware, porcelain, engobes, glazes, pigments, 40x37x16 cm, 2023;
• Exhibition “Martinsons Award 2021” at the Rothko Centre.

Contacts:

Inita Paegle

+371 654 30273

inita.paegle@daugavpils.lv

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On Sunday, 16 January, all temporary exhibitions currently on show at Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre will be available at a discount price.

Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre enters the final preparation stage for its new exhibition season. This means ongoing week is the last chance for the public to see the current temporary exhibitions before they are gradually replaced by new projects. For this reason, the upcoming Sunday, all temporary exhibitions will be available at a discount price – 2.00 EUR for pupils, students and senior citizens and 4.00 EUR for all the other visitors.

Opening hours on discount day (16 January) – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please be reminded that, in keeping with government stipulations, admission to the art centre shall be contingent upon the demonstration of a valid Covid-19 certificate of recovery or vaccination.

17 through 27 January, visitor access shall be limited to the permanent exhibition with Mark Rothko’s originals and “Found in the Collection” – the finest pieces from the Rothko Centre collection.

Currently on show:
Michael Kidner (UK) “Love Is a Virus from Outer Space”;
Ilze Lībiete (Latvia) “Road to the Sea”;
Jānis Kupčs (Latvia) “Cruel Romances”;
Daniel Fuchs (Germany) “Creation”;
Elissa Marchal (France) “The Space Between”;
“Mark Rothko 2021” – closing exhibition of the 17th International Painting Symposium.

Publicity photo:
Santa Suhanova

About the organiser:
https://www.rothkocenter.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DaugavpilsMarkRothkoArtCentre
https://www.instagram.com/markrothkoartcentre/

Address:
3 Mihaila Street, Daugavpils

Information:
Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre

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