Candle day at Kalnciema Quarter market on February 3rd

The ancient Latvians called February a candle month, so on the first Saturday, February 3rd, from 10 AM to 4 PM the market of Kalnciema Quarter will offer variety of candles. Children are invited to make their candles together at the workshop.

On Candle day traditionally there are delicious dishes - pork, beans and cabbage. The farms "Krauja", "Pūku Priedītes", "Oši", "Vārpas" and "Zutiņi" will take care of these holiday delicacies. On Saturday, craftsmen will offer a wide range of winter handicrafts: socks, gloves, hats, scarves and other warm clothes for different tastes and colors.

From 11 AM to 3 PM children will be able to make candles in various shapes and give them a special fragrance. In the workshop we will learn more about the basic principles of candle making, holiday traditions and beliefs. Each participant will be able to take his creation home. Participation fee: 1 euro.

Venue - Riga, Kalnciema iela 35. 

On February 10, we will celebrate together Latvian ancient holiday Meteņi, but on February 17th all fashion and design lovers will meet at the Cold Fashion Sale.