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DiasporaPublished: 12 July 2026 at 04:37

Three Summer Days to Look Forward to All Year: Opportunity Camp in Ogre Region Celebrates 13 Years

For 13 years, the Opportunity Camp in the Ogre region has been gathering people who see the world differently for three days each summer. At the camp's conclusion, they make music with musician Zigfrīds Muktupāvels, making the summer a success.

Foto: LSM Diaspora

These three days in summer are what participants of the Opportunity Camp wait for all year. The camp, held in the Ogre region for 13 consecutive years, brings together people who perceive the world in a unique way. In their daily lives, they attend day centers or perform simple jobs, but during these days, they enjoy the pleasure of being together.

Towards the end of the camp, musician Zigfrīds Muktupāvels traditionally arrives to make music with the participants. When this happens, the entire summer is considered a success. For the participants, this moment is a special celebration that gives meaning to the whole summer.

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