Latvian postage stamp Exhibition at Copenhagen City Hall [26 Oct 2004]

This week, an exhibition of Latvian stamps dedicated to the UN Day is held at Copenhagen City Hall. Altogether, more that 40 countries including Latvia are represented in the exhibition.

The intention of the organiser of the exhibition - the Cultural Confederation of Foreign Societies (KUKS) - is to inform society at large of the traditions, art and history of the participating countries.

The Latvian exhibit, set up in cooperation with the Latvian Post and Latvian Embassy in Denmark, displays postage stamps dedicated to the 800^th anniversary of Riga, the history of Latvia (the Baltic Way, presidents of Latvia), membership in international organisations and participation in international sports events. Visitors can also see Latvian stamps displaying castles and palaces in Latvia, bridges, paintings, landscapes; they can also gain insight in Latvian traditions and folk costumes.

The exhibition was opened on 25 October. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the Danish royal family and leaders of the Copenhagen City Council. The Danish diplomatic corps was also well represented. The role of culture was repeatedly emphasized in the opening ceremony as an important factor in promoting contacts and mutual understanding among countries.

The exhibition will be open till 31 October 2004.

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