The host of the celebration Inta Groskaufmane (foreground left in the picture) who now lives in Limbaži, has taken upon herself the responsibility for calling the people together on a Saturday in September. She told briefly the history of this place having served both as a pre-Christian and Christian worship site, but also having been a center for different cultural and even sports activities. This place could arguably be considered the origin of the ice-hockey game since different sources mention a game of sending a wooden disc into a goal with a club. Competitions of such a game have been held here as long ago as 17th century.
The ethnographic ensemble "Laukam pāri" (Accross the Field) had come for the second time already to color the event with some ancient melodies sung and played on ancient instruments. Māris Braže, a member of the group, is a metal master. He makes ancient Latvian bijouterie, and last year he had taken with him a little exhibition. This year he presented an oak-wood bugle producing a really impressive sound that echoed long in the forest. This bugle was made by Mr. Braže himself. When asked from where the idea and the know-how came, he answered that it was like something from above that he saw like a vision. The bugle when seen and, especially when heard, leaves no doubt that this man has made it with great insight and skill, and not everyone could compete with him in building this type of instrument.
Also our boys Karlis Elmer and Dag were present there, listened to the stories , watched the concert and participated in the games. In the picture, you can see them sitting on a branch of the ancient oak that has now come down and lies on the ground. A new oak has been planted on the site to mark this place as a little special one. In the lower part of the picture, you can see the Mr. Braže's bugle.
In the end, all the spectators were invited to join the dancing and games.
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