On 17 August, the first “Beer Festival” will be held in Daugavpils. From 6 pm to 10:30 pm visitors will be able to taste a variety of beers, enjoy energetic rhythms of music, get an insight into culinary heritage and enjoy being together in A. Pumpura Square.
August is traditionally the month of harvesting grain throughout Latvia. It has long been a tradition for farmers to set aside some of the grain from the harvest to brew beer, which was put on the festive table with great honour. Every region of Latvia has different methods and tools for brewing beer, because beer, like bread, carries centuries-old traditions and unites people.
The programme of the festival:
– from 6 pm – the offer of breweries and cafes;
– from 6 pm to 8 pm – Juris Ostrovskis will perform famous and popular songs;
– from 6 pm – Daugavpils Latvian Society will participate in the festival and will present a variety of events specially prepared for this festival;
– from 6 pm to 9 pm – the Latgalian Culinary Heritage Centre “Šmakovka” invites everyone to visit its exhibition at a special discounted price, as well as to get an insight into the exhibition of beer glasses;
Visitors will be able to watch demonstrations of making “strong” drinks and take part in creative masterclasses in A. Pumpur Square.
– From 8 pm to 10:30 pm the group “Dabasu durovys” will present the best dance music.
Breweries from different parts of Latvia will take part in the festival.
Please be informed that drinking alcohol has negative impacts. It is forbidden to sell, buy or pass drinks to the under-age persons.
Information:
Department of Public Relations and Tourism of Daugavpils City Municipality
Phone: +371 65422818, +371 26444810
E-mail: turisms@daugavpils.lv
