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Challengers inSociety.” Exhibitionemploying forms unusual to the society of that timeor through challenging content trying to wakenpeople’s minds dozed off in narrow-mindedness.Art untouched by censorship from the second part ofthe 1980s to present.ExhibitionHallls15.06. 18.06. Time to DanceInternationalContemporaryDance FestivalThe largest contemporary dance event in Latviabrings together professionals, students and danceenthusiasts. Festival programme includesperformances, discussions, workshops and jamsessions. Moreover, dance devotees may obtain newideas and experience, find new internationalcontacts and attend master classes.Rīgawww.dance.lv16.06. 22.06. Preparing tocelebrate “Jāņi” inRīgaA week before midsummer residents and guests ofRīga are welcome to attend different events aimed atpreparing to celebrati Jāņi, including traditional Jāņiand Līgo rituals, concerts given by folklore groups,Jāņi bonfire and modern music concerts.21.06. Midsummer Festival During Midsummer Festival the old Midsummernight traditions are cherished with the help offolklore groups from Latvian regions. Wreathmaking workshops, cheese making outdoors, seeinga sunset, Latvian folk songs and old dances, fireritual, seeing a sunrise on Folksong Hill (Dainukalns).Rīga Centreand LatvianEthnographicOpen AirMuseumTuraidaMusemReserve, JāņiHillwww.brivdabasmuzejs.lvwww.liveriga.comwww.turaida-muzejs.lv22.06. Herbs and GrassMarketHerbs and Grass Market appeals both to eyes withlarge bunches of flowers and flower wreaths and totaste buds with smoked meat and fish. Skilful cooksfrom all Latvian regions offer the most deliciouscheeses. This means real preparation for celebrationand intensive selling and buying all day long.DomaSquarewww.LiveRiga.com23.06 24.06. “Līgo, Rīga!” Plays, different Latvian rituals, dances and songs. Embankment www.liveriga.com and11