Culture mark "Latvian heritage"

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.

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 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.

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 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.

For popularisation of culture of bread

Lāči brend bread is popular in latvia and abroad, because the bakery uses ancient mastery and skills. You can take a tour of the bakery, knead and bake your own little loat of bread, have lunch at a cosy saloon and purchase the bakery's products.

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!

For the promotion of splinter plaited basket craft

The craftswoman makes splinter-plaited baskets of various types and other plaited products from pine, lime tree, aspen and alder, as well as picnic baskets, baskets for mushroom picking or berry picking, pads and trays, firewood baskets and baskets for linen, baskets for garlic and onions, children’s baskets, etc. The craftswoman has trained her family members in the craft as well. The workshop demonstrates the process of an ancient craft - splinter plaiting and allows the visitor to participate in it.

The owners use old recipes to produce aromatic chicory coffee – a true local product from Latvia’s countryside goodies.  All of the raw materials for chicory coffee come from surrounding fields and meadows.  Visitors learn about the process and the history thereof, also looking at traditions related to such coffee.  The coffee can be tasted and purchased.

The herd of horses at Untumi is bred and updated.  The farm also purchases horses which are in line with the historical requirements of Latvian breeds of horses.  Visitors can learn horseback riding skills with the help of an instructor.  This occurs in a limited territory.  During the summer there are cart rides, and in the winter there are sleigh rides.  The horses are used for weddings and other ceremonies.

For maintaining the traditions of horse breeding

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Vējavas is on the shore of the Bay of Rīga in Vidzeme and in the Northern Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve.  Vējavas is a former fisherman’s homestead with its own cultural history, aura and magnificence.  Groups of various sizes can go to sea in a fisherman’s boat to watch the fishing process.  They can engage in conversations with fishermen to learn about lampreys and the lives of fishermen.  The lamprey weir on the Svētupe River differs from those on the Salaca River in terms of its structure and the fishing principles.  Tasty lampreys and smoked and cooked during the season.  A film about fishing for lampreys is available for viewing.

For preserving the traditions of coastline fishermen

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.

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

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.

Par Lībiešu krasta kultūrvides saglabāšanu un daudzināšanu – lībiešu žogi.

Unikāla un privāti veidota žogu kolekcija, kas atspoguļo ~ 20 Lībiešu krastam raksturīgos piekrastes žogu veidus. Saimnieks 3 gadu laikā būvējis žogus, pēc senām fotogrāfijām, pētot lībiešu krasta apbūves tradīcijas. Te apmeklētāji var arī piedalīties zivju (butes, arī vējzivis un brekši) kūpināšanā, degustēt produkciju un noklausīties stāstījumu par piekrastes zvejniecības tradīcijām. Teritorijā atrodas arī brīvdienu namiņš un kempinga laukums.

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

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)

Visitors can examine antique pottery tools and dishware produced by old masters at Silajāņi, listen to the stories that are told by a guide, and watch videos from the 20^th century.  Demonstrations of turning can be seen at the workshop, and the master will talk about how ceramics are produced.  Traditional Lettigalian ceramics are for sale.  Visitors can try their hand at the pottery wheel.  The pottery that they produce will be fired and painted and later delivered by mail.

Preservation of traditional crafts – Lettigalian pottery

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 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)

This farm offers a chance to learn all about how medicinal plants are grown and prepared.  The plants are in the ecologically clean and lovely “Curves of the Daugava” Nature Park.  The owners grow common medicinal plants such as oregano, St John’s wort, wormwood, lemon balm, immortelle, etc. – some 25 different plants in all.   Visitors can take an educational tour, taste the teas and purchase mixtures of teas to bring home.  In addition to medicinal plants, the farm also offers wax candles.

Host:  Ivars Geiba

Preserving Latvian traditions: Gathering and praising herbal teas

At Lejas Bregži in the Vaidava Parish, visitors will find a unique collection of woven chairs, chair-making instruments, photographs and other objects related to the manufacturing of chairs from the late 18^th to the mid-20^th century.  Īrisa Vainovska is a ceramics artist and will be delighted to tell visitors about the art of pottery.  Decorative plates, interesting wind chimes and other useful objects and souvenirs are available for purchase.

SIGN AWARDED FOR:  A Latvian landscape, popularisation of Latvian crafts

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

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

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.

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

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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

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

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.
 

This is a family company that was established in 2006 and produces homemade ice cream from fruits and berries grown locally.  There are classical plombir, cream and yoghurt ice creams and sorbets, as well as modern kitchen “miracles” such as ice cream made of sprats, blue cheese, horseradish and potatoes with tomato sauce.  80 different types of ice cream have been produced.  This is the only place in Latvia which offers five dishes with ice cream as a side dish.

For Latvian food crafts

For the promotion of spelt bread

During the preparation of the dough, the owner Agnis Elperis uses spelt wheat grain as the raw material for his bread. Spelt wheat is one of the oldest cereal cultures of the world. The bakery uses grain that has been biologically grown in Latvia and natural leaven. Spelt whole grain, spelt sweet, barley dark bread and other types of bread can be bought here. The visitors can learn about bread baking process and try the bread.

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.

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

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.

Par latviskiem ēdieniem

Igates pils teritorijā uz veco dzirnavu pamatiem ir izveidots Dzirnavu krodziņš, kur ik pa laikam griežas dzirnavu rats, samaldams graudus, no kuriem pavāri gatavo gardus ēdienus. Dzirnavu krodziņā viesiem galdā tiek celta irdeno miežu putra ar apceptu gaļu, putraimdesa ar brūkleņu mērci, cepti miežu plāceņi, baraviku zupa, cepta zandarta fileja, cūkgaļas ribiņas, bet slāpes ceļinieki var atveldzēt ar lauku kvasu.

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.
 

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

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

The museum presents the process of baking bread from the grain to the loaf.  Visitors are welcome to bake their own bread, taste bread and herbal teas, and enjoy theatrical performances for any event in life – Christenings, weddings, birthdays, etc.  Local dishes such as dumplings and soup made of dried mushrooms or fish from the nearby lake are served.  Visitors who contact the museum in advance can also enjoy a performance by a local folk dancing group.

SIGN AWARDED FOR:  Latvian foods (bread)

For the promotion of the tradition and skills in the craft – glassblowing

The glass-blower Aleksandrs Logvins is the only master of this craft with a 34 years of experience in the craft, who has continuously worked in it, continuing the traditions initiated at Līvāni Glass Factory. The only publicly accessible glassblowing workshop in Latvia is established at the Art and Crafts Centre of Līvāni, where a craftsman in action can be observed. An exposition dedicated to Līvāni Glass Factory company can also be seen at the centre.

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

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.

The windmill is at the highest elevation of the surrounding area, offering lovely views of the Āraiši church, manse and Lake Āraiši with its ancient lake castle.  This is one of only a few Dutch-type windmills to still be in working order in Latvia after having been first built in 1852.  The windmill is a museum, with four floors that allow visitors to track the way in which grain was ground and to try their own hand at grinding.  Each year the windmill celebrates St Jacob’s Day, when fresh rye bread is the star of the process.  Visitors can order a miller’s lunch of wheat flour porridge with meat sauce, crêpes, kefir and herbal teas.

Host:  Vineta Cipe

Preserving Latvian architectural values in the landscape

Praising Latvian foods: Bread

Visitors can examine a large collection of antique musical instruments and hear stories about how they were manufactured and used.  Those with musical talents can play the instruments or commission and purchase handmade instruments.  Visitors who contact the workshop in advance can enjoy a concert performed by an Estonian family cappella.

SIGN AWARDED FOR:  Crafts (manufacturing antique musical instruments)

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 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.

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

LATVIAN HERITAGE CULTURAL MARK IS AWARDED FOR: For blacksmith skills.

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