Latgale Celebrates Culture with Poetry, Markets, and Historical fashion
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Latgale, Latvia – This weekend, LatviaS eastern region of Latgale is brimming with cultural events, offering a diverse range of experiences from traditional poetry festivals to bustling autumn markets and a captivating historical costume exhibition.
“Upīte Uobelduorzs”: A Celebration of Latgalian Identity
For 24 years, the “Upīte Uobelduorzs” (Upīte apple Orchard) Poetry and Song Festival has been a cornerstone of Latgalian cultural expression. This Saturday, the festival returns to Upīte in Balvi County, promising an immersive experience of Latgalian poetry and music.
“This year, you can feel Latgalian poetry, latgalian music, and don’t forget to visit the river apple orchard, which we planted 11 years ago,” invites Andris Slišāns, the event organizer. Attendees can enjoy the fruits of their labor – both literal apples from the orchard and the rich “harvest” of artistic talent.
This year’s festival boasts a lineup of 11 poets and 12 musical bands, including special guests “Chips and Dullis” and the ethno-group “Berries.” Local favorites like the Daugavpils Dark Blue Choir, Folklore group “Upīte,” and “Latgale Klezmeri” will also perform, alongside a debut performance by the ethnographic ensemble “Rikava.”
Viskos Market: A Lively Autumn Gathering
Further inland, in Augdaugava County, the town of Viskos is preparing for a vibrant evening market along the picturesque shores of the Lukna River. Sandis Ulpe, Head of the V
