President Edgars Rinkēvičs will be meeting with 20 large families from different regions and cities of Latvia to light the Christmas tree in the square in front of the Riga Castle.
The most socially active and creative Latvian large families, as well as families who have returned to live in Latvia after a long absence abroad, are invited to the traditional Christmas event at the initiative of the municipalities. Families from the municipalities of Augšdaugava, Bauska, Cēsis, Jelgava, Jēkabpils, Krāslava, Ķekava, Līvāni, Madona, Mārupe, Olaine, Sigulda, Talsi, Tukums, Valmiera, VarakļānI, Ventspils as well as from the cities of Rēzekne and Ventspils will gather at the Riga Castle.
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