Folk groups from Poland and India arrive in Balvi region for international folklore festival Ļipa kust

This week, folklore ensembles from Poland and India arrived in Upite village in the Balvi region. They are participants of the fifth international folklore festival Ļipa kust, according to LSM.

The festival takes place in the Balvi region, and its organisers invite residents and guests to attend the events. Ļipa kust is an international folklore festival being held for the fifth time.

This week, Upite village is hosting folklore groups from Poland and India. These ensembles are taking part in the festival's programme. The event offers a chance to get acquainted with the traditional music, dances and cultural heritage of other nations.

The arrival of the groups marks the beginning of the festival's activities this week. Participation in the international festival allows the foreign folklore ensembles to perform in a Latvian region and share their culture with the local audience.

The Ļipa kust festival is an opportunity for Latvian residents and foreign guests to enjoy a diversity of folklore. The event is taking place in Upite village in the Balvi region, which has become a meeting point for cultural groups during this period.