RegionsPublished: 10 July 2026 at 15:37

Mārupe county mixed choir "Maska" achieves second place in prestigious competition in Hungary

The mixed choir "Maska" from Babīte Cultural and Educational Centre in Mārupe county won second place in the Grand Prix final of an international choir competition in Hungary.

In early July, the mixed choir "Maska" from Babīte Cultural and Educational Centre of Mārupe county represented Latvia at the Béla Bartók International Choir Competition 2026, held in Debrecen, Hungary. This event is one of the qualifying rounds for the prestigious European Grand Prix for Choral Singing (EGP). The choir achieved second place in the Grand Prix final, marking an outstanding success.

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