EVENTS
Gerard Willems gave a talk about antique maps of Latvia in February 2023
Sunday 1st October, 2pm
74A Springfield Avenue, Moonah​
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Our first meeting after a break over winter. Martin, Elizabeth and Brigita will tell you about their adventures in Latvia and we will discuss plans for the 18th November celebrations.
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To preview news from Brigita, read this article about the Latvian Song and Dance Festival in The Conversation.
Tuesday 21st November
7 Kelly St Battery Point, 7:30pm
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Celebration of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia. Our special guest speaker was Egils Levits, the 10th President of Latvia from 2019-2023. This was an occasion not to be missed, with a speech about the changing nature of the word 'patriotism' by Mr Levits, presentations by Martin and Brigita, and a wonderful performance of songs by Debussy by Lana Kains.
Saturday 7, 14 and 21 October
11am until 12 or 1pm
The truth shall make you free. Come and see Brigita Ozolins do writing performances in the Argyle Galleries of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery as part of the TWIST exhibition.
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Sunday 5th February, 2pm
Venue and date TBC​
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Our first meeting for 2024. We are excited about Jan Juplis's recently published book, 'Jers un Lauva' : Rimbenieks', and hope she will tell us all about this wonderful achievement.
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To purchase the book, click here: Mieram Tuvu.
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Details to be confirmed soon.
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