24-hour "Krastu mačs" basketball tournament brings celebrities to Riga's Esplanāde
A 24-hour basketball tournament called "Krastu mačs" is taking place on August 15–16 near the Rainis monument in Riga's Esplanāde park, featuring well-known public figures and drawing many spectators.
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A round-the-clock basketball tournament called "Krastu mačs" is being held from August 15 to 16 in Riga's Esplanāde park, next to the Rainis monument.
The event brings together a number of well-known public figures, with the tournament's name and format pointing to teams of actors competing against teams of musicians. The gathering has also drawn a large number of spectators who came to watch the games unfold on the court.
The tournament runs continuously over a full day and night, and numerous photographs have captured some of its most memorable moments.
