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Until the last time, the patroness of “Rīgas bales” Natalija Tumševica-Ērgle was unsure whether the subtle event would take place this year, because a few days before the ball, the Minister of Health Ilze Ņķele had already announced that dancing would not take place in October.
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“I was very upset, my nerves were in a hurry. The day before the event, Riga Mayor Mārtiņš Staķis wrote in his letter that we need to understand whether we can ensure compliance with all safety rules, and urged to consider the need for the event.” the patroness of the event, stating that compliance with safety and health standards was intended.
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Andris Ameriks, a Member of the European Parliament, commented on his participation in the “Private Life” ball.
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“I danced only with my wife, there was no other option. According to the new law, it is allowed to dance only with a family member or partner, with strangers – no. Yes, the Riga ball was a controversial event and people were worried. Information that out of 300 ball participants “Skeptics will have to spare criticism for the next event,” said the deputy.
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The Minister of Welfare Petraviča also attended the ball together with her husband, businessman Aleksandrs Petravičs, explaining to the publication that “he also wants festive moments”.
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“You have to be careful, but not so much that you can’t leave the house. I didn’t dance, but the guests, in doing so, took some caution according to the situation,” Petraviča said.
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“Rīgas balli” was opened by the debutants’ first dance – polonaise. This year, the debutants were pupils and students aged 17 to 24 studying at Latvian universities.
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In cooperation with the Latvian Children’s Fund, a charity event was held, the aim of which is to support talented young musicians, winners of the “Talent for Latvia” competition. Last year, cellist Reinis Rudzitis received support, this year all the funds raised during the campaign will be directed to Latvian saxophonist Zane Medvede.
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