Riga's Old Town, forests, and Baltic coastline invite you to history tours, eco-trip experiences, and festivals, while the cuisine includes rye bread, smoked fish, and beer.
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01.01 New Year
March 08.03, International Women's Day
May 01.05, Labor Day
September 23.06, Victory Day
November 18.11, Republic Day
December 24.12, Christmas Eve
December 25.12, Christmas
December 26.12, Second Day of Christmas
110 police
112, fire department
113, emergency medical care
– Raimonds Pauls, composer
– Mikhail Baryshnikov, dancer (born in Riga)
– Maris Jansons, conductor
– Krisjanis Barons, folklorist
- use of Nazi symbols
– export of amber and antiques without a license
– photographing military installations
– swimming in the fountains of Riga
- participation of foreigners in rallies
– It is customary to shake hands firmly when meeting.
– Polite treatment and respect for elders are mandatory.
– It is customary to give up your seat to the elderly on public transport.
– In restaurants and cafes it is customary to greet the staff
– Politeness and punctuality are valued
– greeting / Sveiki / sveiki
– gratitude / Paldies / paldies
– please / Lūdzu / lūdzu
– sorry / Atvainojiet / atvainojiet
– Where is the bus…? / Kur ir autobuss…? / kur ir autobuss
– How much does the ticket cost? / Cik maksā biļete? / tsik maksa bilete
– pharmacy / Aptieka / aptieka
– I need a doctor / Man vajag ārstu / man vajag arstoo
– I need help / Man vajag palīdzību / man vajag palidzibu
– call the police / Izsauciet policiju / izsauciet politsiyu
– call an ambulance / Izsauciet ātro palīdzību / izsauciet atro palidzibu
– very tasty! / Ļoti garšīgi! /lyoti garshigi
– bill, please / Rēķinu, lūdzu / rekinu lūdzu
– toast / Uz veselību! (To your health!) / uz veselibu
– joke / In Latvia, even songs are longer than nights!
It is customary to discuss:
– National cuisine (sprats, rye bread)
– History and culture
– Music and festivals
– Nature and tourism
– Traditions and customs
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and the USSR
- Ethnic differences
– Social conflicts
- Personal income
– walk around Riga
– swim in the Baltic Sea
– hike in the woods
– visit castles
Riga's Old Town, forests, and Baltic coastline invite you to history tours, eco-trip experiences, and festivals, while the cuisine includes rye bread, smoked fish, and beer.
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01.01 New Year
March 08.03, International Women's Day
May 01.05, Labor Day
September 23.06, Victory Day
November 18.11, Republic Day
December 24.12, Christmas Eve
December 25.12, Christmas
December 26.12, Second Day of Christmas
110 police
112, fire department
113, emergency medical care
– Raimonds Pauls, composer
– Mikhail Baryshnikov, dancer (born in Riga)
– Maris Jansons, conductor
– Krisjanis Barons, folklorist
- use of Nazi symbols
– export of amber and antiques without a license
– photographing military installations
– swimming in the fountains of Riga
- participation of foreigners in rallies
– It is customary to shake hands firmly when meeting.
– Polite treatment and respect for elders are mandatory.
– It is customary to give up your seat to the elderly on public transport.
– In restaurants and cafes it is customary to greet the staff
– Politeness and punctuality are valued
– greeting / Sveiki / sveiki
– gratitude / Paldies / paldies
– please / Lūdzu / lūdzu
– sorry / Atvainojiet / atvainojiet
– Where is the bus…? / Kur ir autobuss…? / kur ir autobuss
– How much does the ticket cost? / Cik maksā biļete? / tsik maksa bilete
– pharmacy / Aptieka / aptieka
– I need a doctor / Man vajag ārstu / man vajag arstoo
– I need help / Man vajag palīdzību / man vajag palidzibu
– call the police / Izsauciet policiju / izsauciet politsiyu
– call an ambulance / Izsauciet ātro palīdzību / izsauciet atro palidzibu
– very tasty! / Ļoti garšīgi! /lyoti garshigi
– bill, please / Rēķinu, lūdzu / rekinu lūdzu
– toast / Uz veselību! (To your health!) / uz veselibu
– joke / In Latvia, even songs are longer than nights!
It is customary to discuss:
– National cuisine (sprats, rye bread)
– History and culture
– Music and festivals
– Nature and tourism
– Traditions and customs
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and the USSR
- Ethnic differences
– Social conflicts
- Personal income
– walk around Riga
– swim in the Baltic Sea
– hike in the woods
– visit castles