World Wide Cesis Days 2014

World Wide Cesis Days 2014

 

08:30 – 09:30         Morning meeting with the mayor of Cēsis at the café ‘Kārumlāde’ (5 EUR; more information in ‘Kārumlāde’ or karumlade@inbox.lv), Rīgas Str. 12

 

09:00 – 13:30         Tasty activities at Cēsis Market

 

09:30                    Mr Romans Naudins, the Minister of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, visit to Amata Parish – the winner of municipalities European competition in 2013, in the nomination ‘’ The local government for the promotion of the European Union values’’, in the municipality of Amata region ‘’Ausmas’’, Drabeši parish

 

10:00 – 14:00         Round table discussion of the Bank of Latvia, the Ministry of Economics and the State Employment Agency about employment, opportunities and salaries levels in Latvia. Positive examples on return back to Latvia, Raunas Str. 4

 

10:00 – 18:00         Rucka’s creative workshops at Rucka’s park, Muižas Str.3

 

10:00 – 14:00         Exhibition ‘Cēsis before Vendene’ in the Ancient jewellery forge (seno rotu kalve)

 

10:00 – 14:00         Photo Exhibition – Photographer Gunārs Janaitis and ancient jewellery, Rucka’s Exhibition Hall, Muižas Str.3

 

10:00 – 18:00         Exhibition ‘Citizens of Cēsis – Authors and Artists of Children’s Books’ at Cēsis Central Library, Raunas Str. 2

 

10:00 – 18:00         Exhibition ‘Cēsis Citizens around the World’, Cēsis Central Library, Raunas Str. 2

 

10:00 – 18:00        Photo Exhibition – Photographer Agnija Anča (Mexico), in various techniques. Raunas Str. 4

 

12:00                    Skype conference call with Agnese Kauliņa-Feldmane and Ēriks Feldmanis (USA) about Latvian musicians’ opportunities in the USA, and keeping of Latvian traditions while living far away from Latvia, Raunas Str.4

 

12:00                    Children’s Morning at Cēsis Central Library, Raunas Str. 2

 

13:00                    Meeting with Astra Marija Reine (born in Cēsis), Artist and Writer, at Cēsis Central Library, Raunas Str. 2

 

12:00 – 19:00         Cēsis Art School – creative workshops, students’ works exhibition, school visiting, Palasta Str. 11

 

13:00                    ‘Investment and Opportunity Bus – meeting at the shop ‘Laima’, Uzvaras Bulvārī 1

 

14:00                    Meeting with Eva Mauriņa and Signe Lembacher about the life and work in Austria, Raunas Str. 4

 

14:00 – 17:00         Workshop of the magazine “Praktiskie Rokdarbi” “A glimpse in the weaving of archeological costumes” (led by folk fabricators, weaving workshop “Vēverīšas” manager, textile artist Dagnija Kupča). Latvia University Latvia Institute of History Archeologist Dr. hist. h. c. Zigrīda Apala will tell about the studies on archeological costumes and jewellry according to samples found in Ģūģeri burial near Cesis, Weaving workshop „Vēverīšas”, Rīgas ielā 19.

 

15:00 – 17:00         Open days at the bank ‘Citadele’. The opportunity for Latvians living abroad to get loans to open new businesses, to buy a property, about money transfers and consultations, Raunas Str. 13

 

 

15:00                    Open discussion ‘Family with baby in Latvia and Different Countries’, Cēsis Central Library, Raunas Str. 2

 

16:00                    ‘Solo’ Wine Festival (tasting), t/c ‘Solo’ cafe (fees applies), J.Poruka Str. 21

 

16:00                    Essay and Poetry Afternoon with Sarma Enere, Ilona Treija and Indra Štrausa, Rīgas Str. 21

 

16:00                    Calligraphy championship for adults and children in cooperation with Cēsis region students Markuss Žamoidiks, Mārcis Mičulis, Patriks Pinks, at Cēsis New Castle Attic Hall (participants – entrance free; viewers – EUR 1.oo)

 

17:00                    Story about composer Alfrēds Kalniņš. Story will be told by A. Kalnins Cesis secondary music school techer Benita Zvigule, musically ilustraded by teachers and scholars (Dace Balode, Anžela Iļjina, Māra Hauka), in Vidzeme’s concert hall “Cesis”, Raunas street 12-1

 

17:00                    Team competition ‘Medieval Run”. Team – max. 3 people. You will explore Cēsis Old City and perform various tasks. EUR 4.20 per team. Presents for three fastest and most accurate teams! Application at Cēsis Tourism Information Centre from 10 – 25 July 4.30pm.

 

17:00                    Nordic walking for beginners and advanced at Maija Park (please sign up – ingus.line@inbox.lv or call – 29388957)

 

17:00                    “Musician Maris Plume`s way to the production of cider. Tasting of the cider ‘’Mr. Plum’’ while enjoying the sounds of guitar“, caffee “Kārumlāde”, Rīgas Str. 12

 

18:00                    Hiking, meeting point at Berzaines Str. 3

 

19:00                    “Musician Maris Plume`s way to the production of cider. Tasting of the cider ‘’Mr. Plum’’ while enjoying the sounds of guitar“, Mākslas telpa Mala, Lielā Skolas Str. 4

 

20:00                    ‘Ziedonis and Love’. Feelings created by Gunita Bārda and Solvita Būre. Exhibition Hall (adults: EUR 1.50, pupils, students and pensioners: EUR 1.00).

 

21:00                    Tour around Cēsis old city in the light of lanterns guided by medieval servant. Meeting point at Cēsis Tourist Information Centre, Pils Laukums 9