Ludza City FestivalLudzas pilsētas svētki
Ludza, Latgale, Latvia
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An annual celebration of Ludza’s founding anniversary (the oldest city in Latvia, founded AD 1173). The festival includes concerts, sports competitions, markets, and youth events, highlighting local Latgalian culture and history 1. Festivities often include folk music performances, craft fairs (e.g. "Seno arodu svētku tirdziņš" at Vecpilsētas laukums 2, and parades through the town.
City Day celebrations (pilsētas svētki) are a common tradition in Latvia to mark a town’s founding or anniversary. In Ludza, a town with a rich historical heritage in Latgale, this festival reinforces civic identity and ties to the region’s past. The 848th anniversary was celebrated in 2025 1, reflecting pride in Ludza’s longevity.
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Vecpilsētas laukums · Ludza
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Browse and purchase homemade Latgalian crafts and foods; interact with local craftsmen
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