Stelpe is a place in Latvia, 55 km southeast from Riga. The community life is rich in cultural, sports and other events. Some of them are shared here as seen from the point of view of the Nelius family.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Meet the Light - Advent in Valle

On December 5, groups of schoolchildren and their teachers from 9 schools met in Valle Gathering Hall to celebrate Advent. Each school had prepared a concise show with focus on what this special time of the year reminds us of. The audience was addressed by clergymen. Brass orchestra from Skaistkalne played Christmas carols and other well known music pieces.


Stelpe group from left: Samanta Struberga, Aleksandra Hadzimoratova, Sabine Mikalone (playing Kokle ), Krista Maksimovica and myself with what we had to say.
Catholic priest Father Janis and lutheran minister Juris Morics spoke about the history of the Advent. They called the listeners not to lose the eternal values in the times of recession and wished everyone a blessed year.
Kokle players from Vecumnieki Music and Art School
String orchestra from Vecumnieki Music and Art School Vocal group from Skaistkalne Secondary School
Ballet performance of the ballet club of Barbele Elementary School Aloida Batye and Sandra Neliusa - the masterminds of the celebration
In the Gathering Hall, there were no empty seats
Each school had made their own Advent Crown, and they all were given as presents to Valle Secondary School who hosted the celebration When the concert was over, all the participants and spectators were invited to have a traditional Christmas meal of well prepared black peas. This treat was a favour of farmer Arvids Zvirbulis and Valle Secondary School.

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