Poetry Days open this year in Rainis's homeland — Daugavpils and Augšdaugava region

This year's Poetry Days will not open in the capital but in Latgale — in Daugavpils and the Augšdaugava region, an area closely tied to the life and work of poet Rainis. It was in this region that Rainis spent his childhood years and youthful summers, and according to organizers, this environment significantly shaped both his personality and his literary work.

Varied events

The program includes poetry readings, meetings with poets and writers, as well as musical performances. One of the central events is a hike called "Homeward. The Young Rainis's Path," leading from Daugavpils to Berķenele, a place associated with Rainis's youth.

Symbolic meaning

Opening Poetry Days in this particular region highlights the connection between Rainis's personality and the place where he grew up and developed as a creative figure. The events are aimed both at literature enthusiasts and the wider public interested in getting to know the land of Rainis's youth more closely.