Culture mark "Latvian heritage"

For the promotion of the craft of a weaver

Craftsman Pēteris Tutāns manages Pinumu Pasaule (World of Plaiting), which is one of the largest plaiting companies of Latvia. All stages from the growing of willow to the end product is made by hand. The company prepares plaited baskets, kitchenware and interior objects, garden furniture, etc. The visitors can view the workshop, learn about growing willows and purchase finished products.

The owners of the Dieniņas homestead have preserved old traditions related to fishing and fish processing, and they have engaged in this work for three generations now.  Fish are processed in line with ancient and local recipes, making use of technologies that are typical of the coastline.  Visitors can buy local smoked fish.  Tourist groups are invited to take part in an active leisure and cultural event, complete with dishes of fish that will fill their stomachs, a boot-tossing event at the sea, stories by the wives of the fishermen, a theatrical performance, smoking of fish, and tasting of fish.

Preservation of coastline fishing traditions

For modern solutions to the introduction and conservation of Latvian environment and historical buildings

The architecture style of late 19th and early 20th centuries was preserved during the restoration of Meke hotel and appropriate interior was designed. The lobby features photos with the historical evidence of the building. The owners will tell the history of the building and the surroundings to the visitors, and offer social leisure events.

Für lettische Landschaft

Der Hof Lantus ist ein erneuerter Hof in der Region Vidzeme, der für Gäste geeignet ist, die den Komfort lieben. Hier befinden sich mehrere Kaminräume, eine Sauna, ein Schwimmbecken, ein Whirlpool, ein Sportplatz, ein Teich, und ein Holzkübel, der unter freiem Himmel mit einem Holzofen beheizt wird. Der Hof liegt in der Nähe eines Waldes. Hier wird auch Verpflegung angeboten. Die Wirtin kocht lettische Gerichte und dabei verwendet sie so viel wie möglich ihre eigenen Produkte oder die Produkte der örtlichen Unternehmer.

LATVIAN HERITAGE CULTURAL MARK IS AWARDED FOR:  For popularisation and fostering of Latvian traditions.

The crafts workshop at the Apkalnmājas farm was established on the basic of typical countryside crafts traditions and the typical lifestyle of the Latgale region.  The workshop has been successful in producing horse tack, belts, leather sacks, etc.  Visitors are offered a tour of the exhibition and workshop, learning about types of leather and the secrets of leatherwork.  They can also try their own hand at producing leather goods and purchase finished products.  Master’s classes and lessons are available.  The owner will also discuss her experience with the Lettigalian lifestyle.

Preservation of traditional crafts – horse items

Par mežsaimniecības tradīciju daudzināšanu

Egļavā, bijušajā kūts/klēts ēkā ir izveidots privāts muzejs, kura ekspozīcijā atspoguļota mežsaimniecības pieredze Latvijā pirmskara un pēckara periodos. Tepat apskatāmas arī Balvu novadā tapušās tekstilijas, keramikas un kokamatniecības darinājumi. Aldis Pušpurs apmeklētājus iepazīstina ar meža apsaimniekošanas vēstures līkločiem un vada ekskursijas. Ceļotājiem pieejama pirts un naktsmītnes.

Par tradicionālo ārstniecības augu mūsdienīgu lietojumu

Saimniecībā, kas atrodas ainaviskā Auziņu ezera nogāzē, atrodas saimnieka – Jāņa Ulmja veidotā un uzturētā Vidzemē plašākā ārstniecības augu brīvdabas ekspozīcija, kurā ir aptuveni trīs simti dažādu augu sugu un šķirņu. Saimnieks vada ekskursijas un dalās savā pieredzē ar tiem, kas vēlas papildināt savas zināšanas par Latvijas ārstniecības augiem, par iespējām tos izmantot pārtikā un veselības atjaunošanā. Ciemiņi var iegādāties jau gatavas ārstniecības tējas, gan arī degustēt saimnieka pagatavoto ārstniecības augu smūtiju.

This lovely farm is near Valdeķi, and visitors will experience true Latvian farm life.  The venue features goats, sheep, horses, geese, chickens, rabbits, etc.  Visitors can learn about milking cows and producing meat, they can examine a collection of antique tools, enjoy a country sauna with birch and juniper switches, swim in the local pond and taste herbal teas.  The venue has a volleyball court, horseback riding, space for tents, and a lean-to with an outdoor kitchen.  Visitors can spend the night in a room, on the second floor of the sauna or, during the summer, in the granary.

Host:  Signe Ezeriņa

Preserving the traditional Latvian lifestyle

Für das Popularisieren des lettischen Handwerks. Für lettische Gerichte. Für das Pflegen der lettischen Traditionen

In dem  Zentrum der Handwerker von Ludza kann man Werke besichtigen und kaufen, die mehr als 40 Handwerker aus der Region Latgale geschaffen haben. Hier kann man eine Führung bestellen, die ein in altlettgallischer Kleidung angezogener Reiseführer leitet. In dem Suprādki-Zimmer erzählt er über das Leben der alten Baltenstämme, die Entstehung und die Entwicklung der Handwerkschaft, über die alten Ethik- und Arbeitsgesetze und Traditionen. Hier kann man Vorführungen von alten Gewerben zuschauen, sowie diese Gewerbe auch erlernen. Gruppen können eine Mahlzeit bestellen, bei der auch die Vorbereitung von lettgallischen Gerichten und Getränken, sowie des Brotes gelehrt wird.

This is one of Latvia’s earliest and largest got farms.  Tourists will hear attractive stories about how goats are bred and goat milk products (milk, cheese, kefir) are produced.  The products can be tasted and bought.  The local Latvian breed of goats has existed since the turn of the 19^th century.

SIGN AWARDED FOR:  Goat milk products

Für das Pflegen von lettischen Traditionen

Auf dem traditionellen Hof der Region Vidzeme, der 15 km von der Stadt Limbaži entfernt liegt, können die Gäste in einer romantischen Kornkammer übernachten. Die im Jahr 1924 gebaute Kornkammer ist für das Empfangen der Gäste angepasst. Der Bauernhof Dzirnupes ist für Erholung in Zweisamkeit oder mit Kindern geeignet. In der Kornkammer ist eine Sauna gebaut. Auf dem Gelände des Hofes befinden sich ein Teich und ein kleiner Fluss, wo man schwimmen, angeln oder romantische Fahrten mit einem Boot unternehmen kann, sowie eine Laube, eine Schmiede, wo der Wirt einen Nagel schmieden lehrt, eine Schaukel, ein Garten mit den örtlichen Leckereien und blühende Wiesen. Hier kann man auch Haustiere besichtigen, sowie sie auch füttern und kuscheln. Die Wirte pflegen lettische Traditionen, die sie als Erbe auch ihren Kindern weiter gegeben haben. Der Wirt stellt verschiedene ländliche Werkzeuge, sowie Musikinstrumente her. Zurzeit arbeitet die Wirtin an die Vorbereitung eines neuen Angebots für Touristen Das Wissen der Frauen, bei dem den Frauen nach oder vor der Hochzeit verschiedene lettische Traditionen und Handwerksarbeiten, auch das Brotbacken, gelehrt werden.

This saloon is in the centre of Alsunga and at the foot of Dižgabalkalns Hill.  Visitors can taste the carrot buns that are typical of Kurzeme.  During weekends, the saloon also offers freshly baked bread.  During the summer, groups of tourists that apply in advance can take part in cooking locally popular foods on an outdoor fireplace.  Dižgabalkalns Hill (8 m) is a former Courlandian castle hill, and its surface (54x22 m) offers a good view of the centre of Alsunga.

SIGN AWARDED FOR:  Maintaining and popularising local foods and traditions

Für lettische Gerichte – Sklandrauši

Auf dem Hof Ūši zeigt die Wirtin, wie man das traditionelle nordkurländische süße Gericht Sklandrauši vorbereitet. Sie bietet auch eine Führung für Fußgänger Spaziergang in die industrielle Geschichte von Kolka mit theatralischen Elementen und eine Verkostung der besten Sprotten aus Lettland an.

Für das Können des lettischen Handwerks - Brotbacken. Für lettische Gerichte 

Auf dem Bauernhof Donas, der sich unweit von der Stadt Smiltene in der Gemeinde Blome befindet, wird der Prozess des Brotbackens gezeigt und erklärt, sowie die Verkostung des Brotes angeboten. Hier wird das Brot nach alten Traditionen gebacken: Am Anfang gärt der Teig im Backtrog, danach wird er gebrüht und geknetet. Dann werden Brotlaibe auf Ahornblättern geformt und in einen mit Holz beheizten Ofen gelegt. Jeder Besucher kann seinen eigenen Brotlaib formen und danach mit Milch und Honig aufessen oder mitnehmen. Hier werden noch andere ländliche Leckereien angeboten, z.B. 17 Käsesorten!

Für lettische Gerichte. Für lettische Landschaft

Das authentisch aussehende Wirtshaus Mekes krogs ist in einem 105 Jahre alten Stall eingerichtet. Im Angebot des Wirtshauses sind solche Gerichte und Getränke, die früher viel gegessen wurden, z.B. Graupengrütze, Sauerampfersuppe, dickflüssige Kürbissuppe, graue Erbsen, Piroggen mit Speck und Hausbranntwein.

For modern developments of Latvian traditions – birch sap

Collection of birch sap is characteristic of Latvian and neighbouring nations. The owner, Ervīns Labanovskis tells and shows - how this was done in ancient times. The brewing process also includes ancient wisdom. The primary recipe for the preparation of fizzy birch sap is the recipe used and tested by the parents of the owner, which was later upgraded by him.  The visitors are welcome to try and buy the products.

Für das Pflegen der lettischen Traditionen. Für lettische Gerichte 

Auf dem Hof Vaidelotes werden die altlettische Kultur popularisiert, alte Rituale ausgeführt und solche lettische Gerichte wie Grützen, Piroggen, gefüllte Klöße und Blechkuchen angeboten, die zum Kulturerbe zählen. Diese Gerichte werden aus grob gemahlenem Getreide vorbereitet, das auf dem Hof gezüchtet wird. Erwerb von Tees, Gewürzen und anderen Produkten. Hier werden öffentliche Veranstaltungen organisiert, auf denen Sonnenwenden gefeiert und Traditionen mit Musik, Liedern, Tänzen und verschiedenen Ritualen gezeigt werden. Die Wirtin leitet diese Veranstaltungen und dabei erklärt sie die Traditionen. Hier werden Gerichte vorbereitet, die jedem der organisierten Feste entsprechen.

SIGN AWARDED FOR:  Latvian landscape, Latvian breeds of horses

The horse farm features friendly and purebred horses from Latvia, Lithuania and Belarus (12 in all), as well as three different kinds of cosy dogs, rabbits, chickens, cows and cats.  This is a true countryside environment involving four different homesteads – Klajumi, Ganiņi, Ķemeri and Krasti.  Visitors can go horseback riding to visit the Rings of Daugava Nature Park and the frontier between Latvia and Belarus.  Please be aware that personal identification is needed when entering the frontier zone.

Für lettisches Handwerk – Hanfzukost

Auf dem Hof Adzelvieši wird Hanf angebaut, aus dessen Samen Hanfbutter und grob gemahlene Zukost hergestellt wird. An der Kornkammer (101 Jahre alt) sind alte Werkzeuge der Hanffaserbearbeitung ausgestellt. Hier kann man leckere Produkte verkosten und kaufen, sowie eine spannende Reise in die Geschichte der Hanfzüchtung unternehmen. Der gewöhnliche Hanf ist eine alte Kulturpflanze in Lettland, die hier seit mehr als 1000 Jahren angebaut wird.

Die Akademie der Lebensfreude "Liela muiža", in der sich mit der Anfertigung von Bottichen, heißen Bottichen, Möbeln, Treppen, Türen und anderen im Haushalt notwendigen Sachen beschäftigen, bietet in der Sommersaison Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten im Gasthaus an. Im Erdgeschoss des Gasthauses befindet sich eine Festhalle für 30-35 Personen, ein Dampfbad mit Holzfeuerung und eine gut eingerichtete Küche (Miete der Räume und des Dampfbades ist ganzjährig). Übernachtung im Obergeschoss – ein Zimmer für 8 Personen und 5 Doppelzimer.

Die Gäste können den Fertigungsprozess der Bottische von Anfang an bis zum Endprodukt beobachten und auch selbst daran teilnehmen.

LATVIAN HERITAGE CULTURAL MARK IS AWARDED FOR:  For preserving the traditional rural environment.

Par Kurzemes vitālā gara uzturēšanu

Koka ēkā, kas saglabājusies no 18. gadsimta, saimnieko folkloras kopa „Atštaukas” un svin visus latviešiem raksturīgos tradicionālos gadskārtu svētkus – meteņus, Māras dienu, pavasara un ziemas saulgriežus, Miķeļus u.c. „Atštauku” organizētajās svētku programmās var piedalīties ikviens interesents, gan vietējais, gan tāds, kas mērojis tālāku ceļu. 

These people are Latvia’s only birch-bark weavers who have been declared People’s Masters of Handiwork, and one of only a few who offer visits to their workshop so that visitors can examine woven birch-bark objects and share experiences.  The owners will help visitors to try their own hand at producing simple woven objects, and these can be excellent souvenirs from the visit.  The master weavers have always taught their skills to younger generations.

Hosts:  Vizma and Pēteris Zvirbulis

Restoring and maintaining Latvian handicrafts:  Birch-bark weaving

LATVIAN HERITAGE CULTURAL MARK IS AWARDED FOR: For keeping the pottery tradition.

Par tradicionālo amatu prasmju uzturēšanu

„Limbažu tīne” ir vilnas pārstrādes uzņēmums ar ļoti senām mājas tekstila dizaina tradīcijām, kura pirmsākumi ir meklējami tālajā 1914. gadā. Mūsdienās te ražo vilnas dziju, augstvērtīgus vilnas un linu audumus, segas, paklājus, galdautus, dvieļus, lakatus un citus tekstilizstrādājumus. „Limbažu tīne” ir viens no retajiem uzņēmumiem Baltijas valstīs un pat plašākā mērogā, kur auž etnogrāfiskus audumus pēc autentiskiem Baltijas reģiona kultūrvēsturiskā mantojuma paraugiem. Uzņēmuma bibliotēkā ir apskatāmas mapes, kurās sakrāti dažādu novadu tautas tērpu audumu paraugi. Īpaši aktīvs darbs uzņēmumā notiek pirms Dziesmu svētkiem un citiem lieliem tautas pasākumiem.
 

The farm offers wheat and rye bread baked in accordance with old family recipes.  A special oven that is more than 70 years old ensures the taste and aroma of the bread, and the owners use antique baking tools such as a kneading trough, an oven peel and a dough hook.  Visitors can contact the farm in advance to arrange for a visit during which they can bake their own loaves of bread.  The owners will talk about the Jūrkalne mill, which was built in 1740 and once played a great role in bread baking traditions in the region.

Host:  Juris Lastovskis

Ancient skills:  Baking bread

Par biškopības prasmju daudzināšanu

Biškopības tradīcijas Aivars Radziņš uztur un kopj jau trešajā paaudzē. Viņa drava atrodas skaistajā Vecpiebalgas paugurainē. Biškopis ir atvērts ikvienam interesantam, vada ekskursijas un izglīto apmeklētājus par bišu dzīves noslēpumiem, izstaigājot paša izveidoto bišu taku. Saimniecībā dravo ar tradicionālajiem Latvijas stāvstropiem. Šeit var iegādāties tradicionālos biškopības produktus: dažādu ziedu medu, ziedputekšņus, bišu māšu peru pieniņu, vasku un vaska sveces un bišu mātes.
 

For the promotion of bread traditions

SIA Saldus Maiznieks, which was founded in 1992, is a family business that produces approximately 2 tonnes of rye bread daily, which is made by using malt and natural leaven. The company offers excursions, during which the visitors are allowed to try the role of a baker. The excursions are conducted by Kristīne Kriņģele, the apprentice baker of Latvian Chamber of Crafts.

For the conservation of Sigulda walking stick production traditions

The walking stick of Sigulda is one of the oldest souvenirs of Latvia and the symbol of Sigulda tourism. The history of the walking stick dates back to the late 19th century, when the railway and activities of Duke Kropotkin in the improvement of the vicinity brought large numbers of visitors to the area. At Sigulda walking stick workshop, the stages of the becoming of a walking stick can be observed and the product itself can be bought.

Für das Können des lettischen Handwerks – Holzhandwerk

In dem Park der Einbäume kann man die von dem Besitzer gefertigten Einbäume, das Modell des Schlosses von Nurmiža und andere Gebäudemodelle, sowie ein Haus aus Sand besichtigen. Hier kann man an verschiedenen thematischen Veranstaltungen teilnehmen. Männer können hier Rinnen für die Gewinnung von Birkensäften fertigen, aber Frauen – Schmuckstücke aus Naturmaterialien basteln. Einbaum-Erzeugnisse wurden von den Menschen schon im Mesolithikum hergestellt, aber Einbäume (im Park sind mehrere davon) wurden mehr ab dem 9. Jh. benutzt.

This workshop offers useful and practical sauna equipment in accordance with Latvian craftsmanship traditions – bowls, ladles, tubs, bathtubs large and small, sauna switches, linen products and log saunas.  Visitors can tour the workshop, help with the craftsman’s work, and purchase sauna equipment.  During the summer, visitors can learn how to tie a sauna switch or manufacture a sauna ladle.

For maintaining traditional crafts (sauna equipment)

Par latviskās virtuves mūsdienīgu piedāvājumu

Krogs „Sidrabiņi” atrodas Rīgas – Tallinas ceļa malā, netālu no Jelgavkrastiem. Tas iekārtots, atjaunojot vēsturisku koka ēku. Blakus krodziņam izveidots gaļas pārstrādes cehs, kurā top pašu kūpināti gaļas izstrādājumi. Viesiem galdā tiek celti tādi gardi ēdieni kā bukstiņu putra ar čurkstinātu pašu kūpinātu cūkas krūtiņu, pašmāju pelēkie zirņi, putraimdesa ar ceptu speķi un āboliem, pašu kūpināts, sutināts cūkas stilbs ar sinepēm, mārrutkiem un tepat uz vietas skābētiem, štovētiem kāpostiem.
 

Par latviskas sētas uzturēšanu un podniecības kā tradicionālas amata prasmes daudzināšanu

Darbnīca izveidota latgaliskā sētā, radot autentisku Latgales novada sajūtu. Keramikas darbi top no Latgalē raktā māla, - ar kājminamo virpu, neizmantojot industriālas iekārtas. Tikko kā tapušie darbi tiek apdedzināti melnajā (svēpētajā) tehnikā, izmantojot ar malku kurinātu cepli. Darbnīcas apmeklētāji var noklausīties stāstu par podniecības vēsturi un tradīcijām, darboties ar mālu, piedalīties cepļa atvēršanas dienā, kā arī iegādāties jau gatavos darbus.
 

For the preservation of Livonian household items and promotion of Livonian cuisine

The owners Igors and Gunta Ginteri offer a modern way of tasting traditional Latvian and Livonian meals. The ingredients of the meals are grown or obtained in the nearest vicinity, in co-operation with farmers, fishermen and other producers of traditional local products. The collection of household items that have been collected at the seaside can be viewed accompanied by the stories of the owners.

LATVIAN HERITAGE CULTURAL MARK IS AWARDED FOR: For fostering of Latvian traditions

The attractive potter is one of four ceramics artists taking part in the so-called Pūdnīki School of pottery.  He uses information from his ancestors in his work.  Visitors to the workshop can watch Aivars producing his wares, starting with the spinning wheel and ending with the firewood-fired kiln.  The artist’s output is on display and can be purchased.  Visitors can commission artworks and try their hand at pottery themselves.  The workshop also has a collection of antique irons and farm objects that have come from the nearby area.  Vēsma Ušpele produces oil paintings and will be happy to display her artworks.

SIGN AWARDED FOR:  The craft of pottery

This farm features a unique collection of fencing, with some 20 types of fences that have been typical along the Liv Shore in Latvia.  During the past three years, the owner has built these fences on the basis of old photographs and an examination of building traditions in the region.  Visitors can help to smoke local fish (plaice, garfish and bream), taste the smoked fish, and listen to stories about coastline fishing traditions.  The venue offers a holiday hut and an area for camping.

Host:  Andris Antmanis

Preserving and praising the cultural environment of the Liv Shore: Liv fencing

The potter uses clay, stone and other ceramics materials to produce dishes and interesting objects of interior design.  Ingrīda Žagata uses an open-fire kiln to fire her wares.  She offers tours, demonstrates her work, allows visitors to try their own hand at ceramics, invites people to attend the opening of the kiln, and accepts orders for new products.

SIGN AWARDED FOR:  Developing Latvian pottery traditions

The craftsman manufactures barrels, hot tubs, furniture, stairs, doors and other useful objects.  He’ll lead visitors on a tour, share his skills and experience, and offer people a chance to manufacture their own household objects.  Visitors can watch the barrel making process from start to finish and try out their own hand at using antique tools.  They will learn about the skills of a barrel maker and track the development of traditions in this regard.  The exhibition at the museum offers a look at antique barrels and equipment for manufacturing them.  Particular attention is paid to the process, with a thorough story about the process and the lifestyle that it involves.

For maintaining traditional skills (barrel making)

This is one of the few places in Latvia to offer a look at industrial equipment from the 19^th century that is still in good working order – a wool plucking and combing apparatus from the Šūberts Rudzītis & Co. company in Latvia, a unique spinning wheel from Germany, and a windmill used to grind grain.  Visitors can track the processing of wool on equipment that is 100 years old, watching how blankets and pillows stuffed with sheep wool are produced by hand.  There are souvenirs to purchase.  The owners organise celebrations on Latvian holidays – St Martin’s Day and the Summer Solstice, as well as evening visiting sessions from that were common in earlier times, complete with the baking of water pretzels.

SIGN AWARDED FOR:  Preservation of traditional crafts and skills

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This is one of the few locations in Latvia where you can find an active far that has the design and buildings of a typical farm in the historical region of Selonia.  The owners collect antique household objects and offer a tour featuring medicinal plants, a black sauna and Selonian foods.  They produce their own ingredients and work with other local farmers.  Examples of Latvian cuisine include crêpes, barley soup, thick potato soup, sautéed beans in a special sauce, manna with fruit, bread soup with whipped cream, tortes, herbal teas and a special area dish known as zeppelins.

Hosts:  The Skrejāns family

Preserving a traditional Selonian farm

Upholding the culinary traditions of the Selonian tribes

LATVIAN HERITAGE CULTURAL MARK IS AWARDED FOR: For fostering of the traditional bee-keeping skills.

LATVIAN HERITAGE CULTURAL MARK IS AWARDED FOR: For keeping the sauna tradition.

For the promotion of craftsmen skills of Ance

Members of Paukers group under the leadership of Līga Grīnberga are located in landlord’s house of Ance Manor, where they demonstrate – how they knit socks, mittens, shawls, pullovers, how they embroider couch cushions, blankets, table cloths, dye shawls, weave blankets, towels, rugs, bookmarks, crochet toys, plaited baskets and wood products, as well as demonstrate the process of cooking sklandrauši (traditional carrot pie).

For the promotion of meadows

Association Ūdenszīmes and its leader Ieva Jātniece manage the building of the former Kaldabruņa primary school, where the association has developed the exposition of Meadow Museum. One of the annual events organised by the association is the Hay Days in the apple garden of the school. This is the time, when creative plein airs are organised in order to introduce the visitors to the diversity of Latvian meadows, while modern pieces of art are made from hay and plants.

Par latvisko amata prasmju daudzināšanu.

Biedrība „Saiva” Liepājas amatnieku namā saimnieko kopš 2011. gada. Biedrībā darbojas dažādu jomu vietējie amatnieki, kas, kopjot latviskās amatu tradīcijas, darina tautas tērpus, keramikas darbus, metāla un dzintara rotas, ādas izstrādājumus, gleznas un pašdarinātas lelles no dabiskiem materiāliem. Liepājas amatnieku namā katram amatniekam ir sava „celle”, kurā apmeklētāji var iet, skatīties, mācīties, iegūt padomu un iegādāties suvenīrus.

This is one of only two Latvian fishing villages that have, to the very best of their ability, preserved an authentic atmosphere.  The Latvian Open-Air Ethnographic Museum has its Vītolnieki branch here, featuring an old fisherman’s homestead.  Active construction of new buildings is causing the problem that the village is rapidly losing its status as an untouched part of Latvia.

SIGN AWARDED FOR:  Traditional crafts

For the conservation and promotion of Suiti traditions

The collection developed at the ethnic centre allows to view a permanent exposition of Suiti folk costumes and to wear them. People, who wish to make Suiti folk costume may receive valuable advice. The association, under the lead of Dace Martinova, organises the International Bourdon Singing Festival, Suiti weddings, as well as actively manages the social and cultural life of Suiti, by introducing not only Latvian, but also foreign guests with it.

The café is at Km 115 of the Rīga-Veclaicene Highway (A2), and visitors can enjoy a variety of Latvian dishes.  Ingredients from local farmers and home manufacturers are used to prepare the dishes, and some can be bought at the café.  Visitors can tour a bread museum and, each weekend, take part in the baking of bread.  The café also features an exhibition of antique objects.

Host:  Jānis Kriekis

Latvian foods

For the maintenance and promotion of wool processing craft

The only place in Kurzeme, where wool is still processed, as well as the only place in Latvia, where full cycle of wool processing is performed. The wool processing traditions in Pāce dates back to late 19th century. The visitors may view historical factory equipment that is still functioning, as well as to purchase wool blankets and pillows.

Par podniecības kā tradicionālas amata prasmes daudzināšanu

Podnieks Ilmārs Vecelis ir meklējams Krāslavas novadā, netālu no Aulejas ezera. Kolorītais latgaļu meistars ir viens no „Pūdnīku skūlas” dibinātājiem un dalībniekiem un t.s. melnās keramikas tradīciju atjaunotājiem un uzturētājiem. Darbnīcas apmeklētāji var līdzdarboties māla apstrādes procesā, vērot, kā ar kājminamās virpas palīdzību top meistara darbi, piedalīties cepļa atvēršanas procesā un iegādāties suvenīrus. Un, protams, noklausīties interesantos Ilmāra stāstus gan par podniecības tradīcijām, gan dzīvi Latgalē.
 

For the promotion of skills of Nīca folk costume manufacturing

The craftswoman offers the folk costume collection of Nīca and Pērkone, as well as Rucava for display. She tells about how to put them on and wear. A unique sample is the folk costume of Pērkone. The dowry cupboard contains towels, bedsheets, blankets, mittens and socks made by the craftswoman. The visitors can study the process of knitting and weaving, listen to the story of the folk costume and pattern traditions of Lejaskurzeme region.

Valdis Pauliņš uses traditions that are centuries old in producing forms and decorations that are typical of the region in which he lives, thus making a major investment in the local society.  His ability to tell stories about ceramics to younger and older visitors makes it possible to view the powerful traditions of the past, as well as the culture of Latgale.  Visitors can learn about the product of ceramics from start to finish, try their own hand at the potter’s wheel, and take part in lighting the kiln.  Various ceramics products, souvenirs and garden ceramics are available for purchase.  The owner welcomes individuals, families, schoolchildren and large groups.

For popularising a traditional craft (pottery)

LATVIAN HERITAGE CULTURAL MARK IS AWARDED FOR: For keeping the traditional sheep-breeding and wool crafting skills.