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14.08. 15.08. Feast of theAssumption ofBlessed Virgin Maryinto HeavenThe largest annual Catholic feast. Aglona is a placeto which not only Catholics but also Christians fromother confessions and simple believers can go forreceiving blessing. Pursuant to the law, Aglona hasbeen recognised as a Latvian holy place ofinternational importance but the Feast of VirginMary – as a feast of national importance.17.08. 19.08. Rīga Festival Rīga Festival is a kaleidoscope of music, art, theatreand dance performances, sports activities anddifferent events entertaining its visitors andconveying new unforgettable impressions. Eventstake place in the streets and squares, on water and inthe air, in museums, concert halls and culturecentres.AglonaRīgawww.latvia.travelwww.rigassvetki.lv24.08. 25.08. Rally KurzemeSpeed FestivalAn attractive, interesting and surprising city speedstage, competition for non-professional drivers,powerboat racing in the city canal. Emotions duringaward ceremony on the large stage on thePromenade, dances and fun until the morning sun.Liepājarallykurzeme.lvwww.liepajaturisms.lv25.08. 12th Milk, Breadand Honey Festivaland 10th MilkCarton Regatta onthe River LielupeThis Festival is held in Duke Jacob’s Square,Jelgava and devoted to town residents and visitors,as well as all dairy processors and food producers inorder to popularise healthy lifestyle and organicfood made in Latvia.Jelgavawww.jelgava.lv28.08. 08.09. International SacredMusic FestivalThis Festival is organised by the State Choir“Latvia”, one of the most internationally demandedprofessional choirs in Latvia. Traditionally, theFestival programme includes a new work composedRīgawww.koris.lv19