Riga - European Capital of Culture 2014 candidate
Riga - European Capital of Culture 2014 candidate
Riga - European Capital of Culture 2014 candidate
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People aspire for something more.They gaze at the Baltic Sea from theMangaļsala lighthouse and think aboutwhat is beyond the horizon, and dream <strong>of</strong>lifting up the skies above <strong>Riga</strong>. It feels likethere is a hidden energy pulsing withinthe city, seeking its way to break out, likethirst that seeks quenching.<strong>Riga</strong> is thirsty, as if waiting for the rain. Iwant to see the city revive, just like afterspring rain.Yours always,Milda<strong>Riga</strong> is not afraid <strong>of</strong> large-scale relationships.Historically, <strong>Riga</strong> entered into trade alliances andfriendships with cities throughout the world – bothduring the Hanseatic League period and today.<strong>Riga</strong> knows how to receive guests fittingly – we havewelcomed NATO state leaders, Pope John Paul II,participants <strong>of</strong> Latvia’s song and dance celebration,Queen Elizabeth II, the Dalai Lama, spiritual leader <strong>of</strong>Tibet, visitors <strong>of</strong> <strong>Riga</strong>’s 800 th anniversary celebrationsand thousands <strong>of</strong> others from all over the world. All havebeen among the city’s welcome guests.
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