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Brisbane Latvian Community

Locality: Woolloongabba

Address: 10 Bank Ln, Woolloongabba 4102 Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia

Website: https://sites.google.com/site/brisbanelatvianhall/

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25.01.2022 Our friends at the Danish Club have something special planned for you! Come and support your local communities in Brisbane! Event info below. https://facebook.com/events/s/xmas-in-july-market-danish-clu/2286498224991637/?ti=icl

24.01.2022 Tev mam dzvot, Latvija! Honouring Latvias Independence - 101 years and forever more!

24.01.2022 While our Christmas Market is postponed until next year, why not try to make a selection of delicious Latvian Christmas treats yourself? And even better - these recipes are created by members of our community! You can find these recipes in the newsletter Ziotjs which comes out on email every three months AND is in both Latvian in English. PM us with your email or send us an email on [email protected] and we will forward it to the editors so you receive a copy of the latest Christmas edition ASAP.

23.01.2022 On March 25 the Baltic countries remember the victims of the 1949 mass deportations, during which over 42,000 Latvian residents (2% of the pre-war population) were deported to labor camps, or gulags, in Siberia.On March 25 the Baltic countries remember the victims of the 1949 mass deportations, during which over 42,000 Latvian residents (2% of the pre-war population) were deported to labor camps, or gulags, in Siberia.

22.01.2022 Christmas Market - Sat 7 Dec 12pm @ Brisbane Latvian Hall So excited to have @oakandseaceramics at our Christmas Market with these and many more beautiful creations! What a perfect gift for yourself and your loved ones!

22.01.2022 Its time to get crafty! Latvian Easter egg colouring method uses materials from the nature. Are you are keen for some creative, easy and family-friendly fun at home these holidays? Not sure which Australian plants are safe to use for colouring? PM or e-mail us on [email protected] to receive your free PDF booklet with all the information you will need! Why not share your final product with us? Email or PM us your photos for sharing on our page!

21.01.2022 Brisbanes latvieu biedrba jums novl laimes un pankumiem bagtu 2020.gadu! The Brisbane Latvian Community wishes you a happy and prosperous 2020! Thank you for your ongoing support!

21.01.2022 BLB turns 70 today! On 28 January and 18 March, 1950 in Brisbane, Australia, a group of Latvians came together and decided to convene a meeting of the Brisbane Latvian Society (BLB) on 1 April 1950. This foundation meeting was attended by 56 compatriots and was held in the Bethlehem Parish meeting room at the Brisbane Lutheran Church. The first chairman (president) of the board was Edgars Kalums (1950-1951) and the members of the board were B. Klaikalietis, V. Grnbergs, V. B...uks and O. Rubis. Chairmen (president) of the board over the years were Adolfs Garancia (1951-1952), Jacob Kariks (1952-1953), and Jnis Kkums (1953-1989). Jnis served as the chairman for the longest time, receiving awards from the Queensland Government and the LAAJ for his work in the community. The subsequent BLB chairmen (presidents) were Arnis Siksna (1989-1996), Sandra Klavina (1996-1997), Irne Kkuma (1997 - 2008), and most recently dolfs Lcis (2009 current). 70 years of history. 70 years of memories. 70 years of togetherness. 70 years of love for all things Latvian. Daudz laimes BLB! Happy birthday, BLB! Photo from archives.

21.01.2022 Laimgu 2021.gadu! Happy and prosperous New Year!Laimgu 2021.gadu! Happy and prosperous New Year!

21.01.2022 LAAJ and Brisbanes Latviešu biedrba js sveic Latvijas Republikas neatkarbas pasludinšanas dien, 18.novembr! LAAJ and Brisbane Latvian Association invites you to celebrate 18 November - Latvia's Independence Day! To celebrate online this year, please view a video prepared by the members of our community featuring: LAAJ (a short address in Latvian), BLB (a short address in English/Latvian), Brisbane Baltic Choir, Anna eslis, ansamblis Zigrda un Daniels Abey. The... awards and acknowledgements are also presented. Video by Garen Krumins. Link to video: https://youtu.be/Z1HDwahQZ2g

21.01.2022 To make you smile this Easter - Latvians believe that you swing on a swing during Easter, it keeps the mozzies away! Happy Easter! Lai js pasmaidtu - Latvieu ticjum sacts, ka Lieldiens jpojas, lai odi neko! Priecgas Lieldienas!

20.01.2022 Look at all the fun we had at our past Ji celebrations last year and the year before. We cant wait to see you, your friends and family in 2021! Priecgus Jus! Garen Krumins

20.01.2022 Thank you to Cr Fiona Cunningham for meeting with representatives from the Brisbane Latvian Association (BLB) and the Brisbane Latvian hall (Saule Limited). It is wonderful to have such support from our local Councillor! Huge thanks to all the fantastic groups using the Latvian hall! We are back to almost full occupancy. Your support with adhering to COVIDsafe procedures means that we can plan for the future! Socially distancing photograph from left to right: ... Adolfs Lacis BLB President, Karen McDougall BLB Secretary, Cr Fiona Cunningham, Brigita Nimanis Saule Limited member, Inga Ceslis Saule Limited President, Jasmine Lacis-Lee Saule Limited Company Secretary & BLB Function Coordinator, Laima Lodins Saule Limited member. by: Zile Zolte Saule Limited Hire Coordinator See more

19.01.2022 A blast from the past! We got our hands on these photo albums just recently. But we need your help - if you have any photos of various Brisbane Latvian community life events from the past 70 years, please scan and email your photos to [email protected] by 1 September. A short description of the photo including the year (if known) would be greatly appreciated! Examples of photographs may include: Various events at the Brisbane Latvian Hall Choir and other... music groups Folk dancing groups Senatne, Seni, Pastalnieki Theatre Brvauu meetings Various social events, cooking, crafts Building the Latvian Hall Working bees at the Brisbane Latvian Hall and similar gatherings Daugavas Vanagi and Vanadzes events Church services and events School activities Sport, Zolte and Rummy and other games See more

19.01.2022 Christmas Market Sat 7 Dec 12pm There will be limited stock of these delicious Latvian goodies featuring the one and only classic Riga Black Balzams. And - we are so excited for you to try not only good looking, but great tasting gluten free gingerbread houses ready made for you! Ingredient list will be provided.

19.01.2022 November 18 We are so excited to share with you our Latvian Independance Day celebratory video created by the members of our community! Check out our Facebook page on 18 November! Garen Krumins

18.01.2022 BLB novl gaišus Ziemassvtkus jums un jsu majiem! A very merry Christmas to you and your loved ones from BLB!

17.01.2022 Mra and Arnis Siksnas are two members of our community who have received an acknowledgement award for 2020 from The World Federation of Free Latvians Culture Fund (Pasaules Brvo Latviešu Apvienbas Kultras Fonda atzinbas raksts) for their life-long contribution of cultural, educational, and spiritual development of the Latvian community.

17.01.2022 Urgent attention: Easter Fest 28 March cancelled The Brisbane Latvian Community has made a decision to cancel the Easter Fest event on Sat 28 March. This decision was made out of concern for the health and well-being of our community members and guests considering the uncertainty of the current situation in QLD and beyond. We believe it is everyones responsibility at this time to take extra care to ensure that the health and wellbeing of you and your families is paramount. Thank you for understanding and please stay tuned for our future events!

17.01.2022 The Brisbane Latvian Hall has a fantastic new website (thank you Garen Krumins!). Whether youre a regular visitor there, or have never been to our hall, click on the link below and check it out! And while youre there, take the VIRTUAL tour of the hall! Link: https://brisbanelatvianhall.wordpress.com Have a memory from the hall youd like to share? Share in the comments below! #brisbanelatviancommunity #brisbanelatvianhall For future events and hall hire opportunities as advised by the government, stay in touch with us on Facebook!

17.01.2022 Latvian music is going to Woodford Folk Festival this year! Brisbane-based Valda Biezaitis and Ance Deksne from ensemble Zigrida have been playing Latvian music for over 20 years performing at various Latvian community events and Latvian arts festivals. Their arrangements have also been featured on ABC Classic FM. This year Valda and Ance will share their passion for traditional Latvian music and arrangements using ethnographic kokles, voice and stabule on the Folklorica st...age: Sat 28 Dec 12.00pm Sun 29 Dec 10.30am Garen Krumins Woodford Folk Festival #woodfordia2019 #woodfordfolkfestival2019

15.01.2022 4 May - this is how you can celebrate Latvias Restoration of Independence virtually, online and at home - wear your folk costume, have a meal with your family at a table covered with a white tablecloth and Latvian-themed decorations, take photos, and share your stories and memories.

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Adolfs Lacis (President of the Brisbane Latvian Association) on receiving LAAJ atzinbas raksts (Latvian Federation of Australia and New Zealand Acknowledgment Award) in 2020 Adolfs Lacis

14.01.2022 Celebrating 70 years of Brisbane Latvian Community - the Brisbane Latvian choir Beverna This post honours the members of the community who in the last 70 years shared their passion, dedication and ongoing enthusiasm for Latvian choir music and community spirit. The Brisbane Latvian Choir was founded in January 1950, conducted by E. Kalums. After a number of performances the choir activity was put on hold as Mr Kalums left Brisbane. Subsequently, a male choir was formed and... riks Ozoli assumed the role of the conductor and composer. In 1953 there was a renowned enthusiasm to re-form the mixed choir and as a result rehearsals resumed. The choir actively performed and travelled to Latvian Culture festivals interstate, as well as regularly delighted audiences in the Brisbane Latvian community events and concerts. The choir became known under the name Beverna. Here we have to mention Maija Kavia, who was the much loved and respected choir accompanist for many years. The choir continues to evolve and currently functions as the Brisbane Baltic Choir under the direction of Juris Meija and Ruth Gabriel.

14.01.2022 Christmas Market - Sat 7 Dec @ Brisbane Latvian Hall Delicious Piparkkas/Latvian gingerbread will be the hero on your Christmas table! Limited stock.

14.01.2022 Rt godinsim Latvijas neatkarbas pasludinanas 101.gadadienu ar apsveikumiem, muzikliem prieknesumiem (koris Baltika un ansamblis Zigrida) un Dagmras Beitneres-Le Gallas uzrunu. Ieeja par ziedojumiem. Pc akta sekos svtku atspirdzinjumi.

13.01.2022 4 May 1990 Saules mu Latvijai!

13.01.2022 Celebrating BLBs 70th this year As we approach 4 May, when in 1990 Latvia proclaimed its independence from USSR, it is important to reflect on significant moments in our community life. We love these powerful photographs of the Brisbane Latvian community members asking for recognition of Latvias independence in 1990. Latvias independence from the Soviet Union was restored on 21 August 1991. Share this post and tag people you recognise in these photos #brisbanelatviancommunity Photos from BLB archive.

12.01.2022 Have a helping hand to lend? Please sign up for the Brisbane Latvian Hall WORKING BEE on Sat 8 Feb from 12pm. Email: [email protected] This day will help us to prepare for the council kerbside pickup clearing unwanted items from some storage areas and cleaning the hall chairs and tables. As the Brisbane Latvian Hall is run by volunteers, we greatly value and appreciate your help to keep this hall as a place for all of us to come together. ... Liels paldies / Thank you! We look forward to hearing from you! Inga Ceslis Lija Marshall Zile Zolte

12.01.2022 Tune in to ABC Radio National program Soul Search tonight (26 July) from 6pm as Brisbane-based kokle ensemble Zigrida chat with Geoff Wood from ABC about kokles, aspects of Latvian music, and their music. Link to the podcast below: https://www.abc.net.au//father-ivan-moodys-orthod/12489034... (Zigrida is on at 33:00) Thank you: ABC Radio National Presenter: Meredith Lake Producers: Mariam Chehab, Geoff Wood and Hong Jiang

10.01.2022 Christmas Market - Sat 7 Dec @ Brisbane Latvian Hall Does your Christmas Tree need a facelift this year? These hand-made decorations with light up any tree!

09.01.2022 The Brisbane Latvian Community remembers one of the darkest days in Latvias history. On 14 June 1941 about 15,500 Latvian residents - among them 2400 children younger than tenwere arrested without a court order to be deported to distant regions in the Soviet Union. Targeted were farming families; former members of the National Guard; scouts and guides; and families who had members in leading positions in state and local governments, economy and culture. The victims were... allowed to take with them only what they could carry, and everything left behind was confiscated by the state. They were gathered in more than 50 assembly points and carted away in more than 600 railway carriages. Approximately 5,000 were women, more than 3,000, children. Families were torn apart as the men were deported separately to labour camps deep in the GULAG. Women and children were taken to so-called "administrative settlements" as family members of "enemies of the people and anti-Soviet elements. Thousands of people perished and only a small percentage survived the inhumane conditions and mistreatment. No word of these events was mentioned in Latvias Soviet-censored newspapers. Loved ones had no way of knowing what had become of those deported. None of the institutions provided information or help. Scattered along the railroad tracks were farewell notes written by the deported to their familiesfew of them to ever reach their intended recipients. 95,000 people from the western territories of the Soviet Union and occupied areas were deported in June that year. Source: latvians.com

08.01.2022 Paziojums no Austrlijas 58. Kultras dienu rkotajiem no Sidnejas. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the Latvian Culture week in Sydney (originally scheduled for December 2020) has been postponed until further notice.

08.01.2022 Christmas Market 12pm Sat 7 December at Brisbane Latvian Hall. What makes these beautiful goods by LCIS original so unique? Every product is packed with giant work, care and energy and these handmade goods will last for many years. LCIS original products are made from high quality leather, bee wax or linen.The creator say that special attention is paid to even the smallest detail, from the materials used and finally to the applied production methods. At the Christrmas Market you will be able to purchase leather credit card wallets, bookmarks and key chains with difrent style stamps on the them. Come and see their products and find out what else they do, as shipping worldwide directly from Riga is offered. https://www.facebook.com/lacisoriginal/

07.01.2022 As our community is run by a small group of volunteers, below are five important reminders for you. Prior to attending the Christmas Market Sat 7 Dec from 12pm at the Brisbane Latvian Hall: 1. RSVP for Christmas lunch - help us reduce food waste and cater for you accordingly! No booking, no lunch guaranteed. Full menu lunch (including coffee and cake) $15; Coffee and cake $5; Hot dogs for children - $2.50.... 2. If you are bringing kids please bring a wrapped gift for each child, clearly labelled with their name. We are expecting a special guest dressed in red! 3. To avoid disappointment, please pre-order piragi ASAP as the baking is finalised this week. No pre order, no piragi guaranteed as they sell out in minutes! 12 prgi for $15 (bacon OR vegetarian option). Save yourself the stress, and pre-order. 4. Cash and card: lunch and BLB stall items may be purchased with cash or card. Other stalls cash only. PS there will be some awesome items in the lottery for you to win too! 5. Lunch seating is market-style, no table bookings. Pick a table, and enjoy your lunch in an air conditioned comfort! All lunch bookings and piragi pre-orders, please email [email protected]

06.01.2022 Latvijai 101! Happy 101st birthday, Latvia! Lies paldies/big thank you to the event organisers, volunteers, singers, musicians and our audience! A special thank you to Dagmra Beinertei-Le Galla for her inspiring presentation! Photos - Garen Krumins

06.01.2022 Christmas Market Sat 7 Dec 12pm at Brisbane Latvian Hall. Start your new year the right way! Waterbird 2020 (densputns 2020) is a diary/planner with a high-quality design that will allow you to meet your inner true-self, increase productivity and define your priorities in life. It is easy to use and read, available in Latvian and English! AUD $45. Meet one of the Latvian creators yourself and find out more about this beautiful planner! Waterbird

04.01.2022 Liels paldies par brnigo Ziemassvtku tirdziu! A massive heartfelt thank you to our stall holders and everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, cooked, baked, set-up, packed-down, cleaned, advertised, and entertained at our annual Christmas market on Saturday! As they say, it takes a village! We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful community in Brisbane! Priecgus Ziemassvtkus / Merry Christmas! Photography: Garen Krumins

03.01.2022 Another gloomy day, but its all action at the Brisbane Latvian Hall working bee. Escape the rain and lend our volunteers a helping hand from 12pm Another gloomy day, but its all action at the Brisbane Latvian Hall working bee. Escape the rain and lend our volunteers a helping hand from 12pm

03.01.2022 Please see this important announcement from our friends and organisers of the Scandinavian Festival.

02.01.2022 Easter egg colouring fun is upon us (or though it may look a bit different for all of us this year), and we are keen to hear from you! How do you colour your Easter eggs at home? Do you use natures gifts or food colours? How do you add a splash of Latvian? Share your tips and photos in the comments! PS we will share out tips very soon just in time for Easter! Photos by Garen Krumins

02.01.2022 An announcement and Easter greeting from the BLB President, dolfs Lcis. Contact dolfs on 0417 902 102 or email us: [email protected]

02.01.2022 These thoughtful and wonderful drawings are created by the little patients of the Childrens Hospital in Riga. They are dedicated to Australian nature and wildlife affected by the horrendous bushfires. As pain and suffering is a daily occurrence for many of these children, they wish our wildlife a speedy recovery. Thank you so much for the tag and your thoughts Radosas darbnicas/Creative workshops

01.01.2022 I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with members of the Brisbane Latvian Community recently, including those from the Brisbane Latvian Association and the Brisbane... Latvian Hall at Woolloongabba. They put on a spectacular morning tea that Ill probably never forget! :) Im truly impressed with the way the Community continues to celebrate and share Latvian traditions, language and cultural events in Brisbane.

01.01.2022 Our friends in Melbourne have been busy preparing for this awesome week filled with so many events for you to attend! Austrlijas Latvieu Jaunatnes dienas Tickets: https://www.jaunatnesdienas.com/tickets/

01.01.2022 Christmas Market Sat 7 Dec at 12pm. Look at these gorgeous hand-made creations! And yes, the fabric all the way from Latvia! Very limited stock, so dont miss out. $40-$100.