On this day, public events will be held in Rīga and many other cities in Latvia. Their goal is not only to remind us of the Russian aggression, but also to honor the memory of the fighters for the freedom of Ukraine, to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people, and to remind us that they still need our support.
A moment of silence
Rīga
Photo exhibition “Witnesses of War – Destroyed Cultural Heritage”
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10:00
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square near the Freedom Monument
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Organizers: Riga Monuments Agency, Department of Cultural Heritage Protection of the Kyiv City State Administration.
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The exhibition demonstrates the destruction of Ukrainian historical and cultural monuments by the war (will last until March 22).
Photo exhibition “The Everyday Reality of Freedom”
Photo exhibition “Angels of Kharkiv Region”
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opening at 10:30
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National Library of Latvia
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Organizers: National Library of Latvia together with the Embassy of Ukraine in Latvia.
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The exhibition is dedicated to children and civilian victims of war (will last until March 24).
Prayer for a just peace in Ukraine
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17:00
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Chapel at the Church of the Suffering Mother of God (5 Pils Street)
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Organizer: UGCC Parish in Latvia.
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Joint prayer for peace and memory of the deceased.
Symbolic procession “Path of Light for Ukraine”
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18:30–19:30
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Dome Square → Freedom Monument
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Organizer: public organization Tavi draugi.
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March in memory of the victims of war.
Charity concert at the Latvian National Opera
Daugavpils
17:30 — Solidarity march from the railway station to Vienibas Square with speeches by speakers. Peaceful action in support of Ukraine.
16:30 — Charity concert “Support for Ukraine” at the Unity House with the participation of local and Lithuanian bands.
26.02.26 | 19:00 — Screening of the film “2000 Meters to Andriyivka” by Mstislav Chernov in the New East space. Documentary evidence of the war.
Ventspils
19:00 — Charity event “Songs of Strength for Ukraine” at the Popes House of Culture. Performances by choirs and musicians, collection of donations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Jelgava
12:00 — Charity event at the House of Culture of Auce. Theatrical performance “Tetris”.
Liepāja
12:00 — Performance of the anthems of Ukraine and Latvia and prayer for peace at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
12:00–21:00 — Collection of donations, weaving camouflage nets, making badges, and training in drone control simulator at the Latvian Society Building.
19:00 — Charity concert of Latvian and Ukrainian music with the participation of the Naval Orchestra and soloists.
Valmiera
17:30 — Community meeting on the territory of the Valmiera Museum: video message from the military, charity fair, and installation of the Coat of Arms of Ukraine made of candles.
Rēzekne
15:00 — Holy Mass and laying of flowers and candles at the Monument to the Liberation of Latgale “United for Latvia”.
16:00–18:00 — Master classes on weaving camouflage nets and collecting donations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the Cultural Center of National Communities.
Preili
25/02/26 — Screening of the film “2000 Metres to Andriyivka”.
26/02/26 — Exhibition in Aglona as part of the Ukraine Support Week.
Alūksne
16:00 — a rally in support of Ukrainians will be held in Struklaka Park. Those who wish can bring candles and symbols of Ukraine and Latvia. Those present will have the opportunity to express their support for Ukraine and demonstrate solidarity with other participants in the rally.
Additional information about the events is here. Check local news sources for other events in other places.