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Events for March 21, 2010
Latvia
Spring equinox events in Riga
Celebrate the spring equinox at 6 a.m. and again at noon March 21 in Riga. People will gather at 6 a.m. at the highest point in Arkādija Park to greet the sun with songs. Various activities will follow, including the ritual awakening of birds and face washing in the stream. Later in the day, from noon to 4 p.m., there will be a swing set up at the foot of Bastejkalns, very near the Freedom Monument, as well as songs, games and dances. All events are open to the public and free of charge. Participants should, however, dress warmly and bring their own colored eggs.
New South Wales
Zigrīdas Kalpi performs in Sydney
The folk music ensemble Zigrīdas Kalpi performs at 2 p.m. March 21 in the Sydney Latvian House, 32 Parnell St., Strathfield. For further information, visit the group’s MySpace page.
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