Three Highlights for the Weekend: Meteņi, a visit to Liepāja, and enjoying some fresh bread
In the heart of Latvia, the cities of Riga and Liepaja are preparing for a unique blend of cultural and culinary events in early February 2023. However, a comprehensive schedule for these events, specifically in February 2023, could not be found in the provided search results.
For those seeking detailed and accurate event schedules, consulting local Latvian cultural event calendars, city tourism websites, or archives from early 2023 would be necessary.
Nonetheless, there are some exciting events confirmed for the period. In Riga, the semi-traditional Metenėi celebration will take place at Kalnciema Square in Āgenskalns on February 1, from 10:00-16:00. This Latvian ethnic festival, traditionally celebrated seven weeks before Easter, will feature masks, games, music led by folklore groups, food, and crafts from local producers. Entrance to the celebration is free.
In Liepaja, the "Made in Liepāja" business exhibition is taking place from January 31 to February 1 at the Liepaja Olympic Center. Approximately 180 participants have registered for this event, inviting residents and visitors of Liepaja to get acquainted with the diverse business environment of Liepaja and its surroundings.
Apart from these events, a bread fair is scheduled at the Āgenskalns market in Riga on February 2, from 9:00-17:00. A variety of bread types will be available, including naturally leavened wheat and rye, gluten-free, wholemeal, seed, and fruit breads.
At the Metenėi celebration in Riga, traditional sklandrauši will be offered, which are not typically available at the market every day. In Liepaja, nine guest traders will be present in the market's "Greenhouse" during the fair.
The Metenėi festivities are part of the lead-up to Liepaja City's 400th anniversary. Other exhibitions, such as a 400-year history display and a new permanent exhibition on the Holocaust in the city, are also taking place.
For those interested in comic art, it is worth noting that a comics exhibition with an opening reception was scheduled for February 13, 2025, in Riga, not 2023. Similarly, the 13th Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival in Riga was held in July 2025 and is unrelated to early February 2023.
In conclusion, while specific documented schedules for cultural events in Riga and Liepaja in early February 2023 could not be found in the provided search results, there are exciting events such as the Metenėi celebration in Riga and the "Made in Liepāja" exhibition in Liepaja to look forward to. For the most accurate and detailed event schedules, consulting local resources is recommended.
- The Metenėi celebration, featuring masks, games, music, food, and crafts from local producers, is a part of the food-and-drink lifestyle offerings during the cultural events in Riga.
- Attendees at the "Made in Liepāja" business exhibition will be able to get a glimpse of the local home-and-garden scene, as well as the diverse business environment of Liepaja and its surroundings.
- Visitors to the Āgenskalns market in Riga on February 2 can find a variety of bread types, including some traditional sklandrauši that are not commonly available at the market every day.
