This morning has started with heart-breaking and incomprehensible news all over the world, which makes it impossible to remain silent and to view Russia’s invasion of Ukraine without emotion. T
he people of Liepāja are with the people of Ukraine in their thoughts and in their hearts. It is beyond all comprehension that in the 21st century, Russia is waging a war in which, in the very first hours, fathers, sons, husbands, brothers have lost their lives and hundreds of innocent people have suffered terribly.
Experiencing something as insane as a war in a neighbouring country made (un)rest even more relevant today.
We all know that Ukrainians are fierce and true Patriots, blessed not only with fighting spirit but with great will. At the moment, there is a feeling that we cannot provide much more than the kind thoughts and words of support, but sometimes the emotional support of fellow citizens is even more important than material and physical help.
We also appeal to you to support the people of Ukraine by donating: www.ziedot.lv
The Supervisory Board’s purpose is to oversee the project’s content, financial utilization, and achieved results, as well as to facilitate cooperation between municipalities, state institutions, and other stakeholders.
Launching the month of Liepāja’s 400th anniversary celebration, the Liepāja Holy Trinity Cathedral on Saturday, 1 March 2025, at 17:00 will host a sacred music concert, “Caur gaismu nāk un sudrabs top” (Through Light Cometh Silver Shine). This event brings under single musical umbrella newly composed works by Liepāja-spirited composers Ēriks Ešenvalds, Jānis Lūsēns, and Andris Kontauts, paired with samples from the cathedral’s historical sheet music collection, creating a harmonious bridge between past and present.
This competition was launched to inspire the creation of an innovative and artistically refined environmental object that integrates seamlessly into Liepaja’s urban landscape.