Latvia’s Independance Day Celebrations in Toronto on November 15

Latvia’s birthday is a moment when we stop our daily rush and reflect on how much our country, language and people mean to us. It is a moment when our hearts fill with pride when hearing the anthem and a spark of gratitude shines in our eyes for those who have created and protected Latvia.

When we come to a national event, we are not just celebrating the past – we are strengthening the present and our faith in the future. Because Latvia is where our voices resound, where our flag flies and our hearts beat in unison.

This celebration is an opportunity to be together, to feel a sense of belonging and to say from the heart: we are Latvia.

We will gather on November 15 for festive events at the Latvian Centre in Toronto, where a light will shine in each of us, warming and inspiring – for Latvia, our home in the world.

We are especially happy to welcome our guests from Latvia – the legendary songwriter Ainars Mielavs and the virtuoso pianist Rūdolfs Macatas.