On Friday, August 14, the city festival begins in Riga, where a diverse program of active recreation, entertainment and sports is planned – a total of more than 50 different events. The first skaters will start the festival, who will compete for the Riga Skate Park Sports Cup on Friday from 10 am to 6 pm in the alternative sports center “The Spot”. Also, several exhibitions in the urban environment will be opened on Friday and the Riga Holiday Information Center will start operating.
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Unlike in previous years, due to the threat posed by the pandemic, there will be no large-scale concerts on the embankment on November 11, as well as the traditional festive fireworks over the Daugava water area. It is important to know that this year during the Riga Festival, public transport will not be free and will run according to the usual schedule.
“Delfi”, researching this year’s Riga Festival program, offers 10 ideas on how to enjoy the city during the celebrations. The entire program of cultural and sports events, as well as other information about the festival can be found On the Riga Holiday website.
SKPC recommendations
We remind you that the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) calls on the visitors of the Riga Festival to be responsible and to observe the precautions set in the country so that health problems do not interfere with the holiday and rest and, during the festival, do not affect other people’s health.
Before going to a public event, it is mandatory to assess your health. If you have symptoms of respiratory disease (runny nose, cough, sore throat or fever) – stay at home!
If your health deteriorates during the holidays, you should go and contact your family doctor.
SPKC specialists remind you to download the application “Stop Covid” on your smartphone, which will allow to limit the spread of the virus, as well as to find out more quickly if contact with a Covid-19 patient has occurred.
With the app, you will be able to isolate yourself earlier, so as not to endanger family, colleagues, friends and other residents, as well as pay attention to the symptoms of the disease and seek help more quickly.
During the event:
Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water. If this is not possible, a hand disinfectant should be prepared for take-away. SPKC specialists remind that it is necessary to avoid touching the face with dirty hands.
The SPKC also recommends discussing the importance of children’s hand hygiene in combating diseases, encouraging him not to touch surfaces unnecessarily and making sure that the child’s hands are clean before and after eating and going to the toilet.
We must not forget to keep a distance of two meters from the other participants of the festival. Keep away from crowded places – recommends SPKC.
Also, do not forget to dress according to the weather and prevent the body from overheating. When standing in direct sunlight, the headgear and sunscreen will protect you from the heat stroke. It is important not to forget to drink regularly, make sure that the child also drinks water, especially if he is physically active.
SPKC reminds not to use food and drinks from common dishes, not to use food that has an unusual taste, smell, appearance.
Persons with confirmed Covid-19 infection and certain isolation, Covid-19 contact persons who are required to comply with home quarantine, and persons who are required to self-isolate while traveling abroad are not allowed to attend the festivities.
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