YULE LOG NIGHT FESTIVAL IN RIGA OPEN

AIR MUSEUM

Presentation made by Edvards Belajevs

Rigas Skolenu Pils

2015

WHAT IS THE YULE LOG NIGHT? Log dragging is among the most characteristic winter

solstice traditions. People drag a log from one homestead to another gathering all misfortunes from the past year.

WHAT IS THE YULE LOG NIGHT? People wear masks.

WHAT IS THE YULE LOG NIGHT? Afterward the log will be set ablaze and

everyone will be able to burn away his/her negative thoughts, failures, fears.

LOG NIGHT MARKET In the market

you can buy pots, natural food, hand-made candles, and wooden things.

TRADITIONAL WINTER SOLSTICE DECORATIONS WORKSHOP

At the log night festival was available several workshops. We visited traditional winter solstice decorations workshop.

WHAT I THINK ABOUT THIS FESTIVAL? I liked to dance traditional dances and

participate in plays. All was fun, me also.

I think yule log night could be interesting festival also for you. Welcome!

THANKS YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!