The Chancery of the President of Latvia announces media accreditation for the coverage of the festive program to mark the Centenary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia from 16 November to 19 November 2018.

Media representatives are requested to fill out the following application form drafted by the Chancery of the President of Latvia for each person to be accredited by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 13 November 2018.

When attending the events, the dress code must be respected, that is, formal business attire, a matching suit for gentlemen and ladies.

Please be advised that the permanent accreditations issued by the Chancery of the President of Latvia are not valid for the coverage of the events mentioned below.

Festive Program

16 November 2018

6 p.m.
Multimedia dance grand show “Both Sides”

Arena Riga, 21 Skanstes Street. Dress rehearsal (without an audience)
Photo and video opportunity in several media areas during the event
Liaison person: Ms Inga Vasiļjeva, Office Latvia 100, phone number 29276111, e-mail: LV100mediji@km.gov.lv

17 November 2018

6 p.m.
Multimedia dance grand show “Both Sides”

Arena Riga, 21 Skanstes Street
Photo and video opportunity in one media area during the event
Liaison person: Ms Inga Vasiļjeva, Office Latvia 100, phone number 29276111, e-mail: LV100mediji@km.gov.lv

18 November 2018

9 a.m.
Ecumenical church service in the Riga Dome Cathedral

Photo and video opportunity in the media area during the event

11 a.m.
The festive meeting of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia in the Latvian National Theatre

Taking into account the space limitations, accreditation can be given to a maximum one journalist and a maximum one photographer or operator per media outlet for the coverage of the festive meeting of the Saeima.
If the number of people interested will be exceed the number the theatre can take in, preference will be given to those who have applied earlier. Applications by the mass media representatives do not guarantee the granting of accreditation.
During the festive meeting of the Saeima, photo and video opportunity in the first balcony. There will be an opportunity to interview the parliamentarians after the concert. Please, be advised that journalists and video operators will be located in different places. We would like to pay your attention to the fact that video operators and photographers shall stay at the designated spots throughout the meeting.
Arrival of media representatives by 10.15 a.m. at the service entrance of the Theatre (2 Kronvalda Boulevard, Riga). Please legislate for the security check.
The permanent accreditation cards issued by the Saeima are not valid for entering this venue.
Liaison person: Mr Juris Vīgulis, Head of the Saeima Public Relations Office, phone number 67087218, e-mail juris.vigulis@saeima.lv

12.45 p.m.
Flower laying ceremony at the Freedom Monument

Photo and video opportunity in the media area during the event

2 p.m.
The festive parade of the National Armed Forces on 11 November Embankment

Photo and video opportunity in several media areas during the event

4.30 p.m.
Concert hosted by President of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis to mark the Centenary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia at the Latvian National Theatre

Photo and video opportunity in the media area during the event

6 p.m.
The book donation ceremony by the President of the Republic of Estonia, the President of the Republic of Iceland, the President of the Republic of Lithuania, and the President of the Republic of Finland to the People’s Bookshelf

National Library of Latvia (3 Mūkusalas Street)
Photo and video opportunity in the media area during the event

6 p.m.
Multimedia dance grand show “Both Sides”

Arena Riga, 21 Skanstes Street
Photo and video opportunity in one media area during the event
Liaison person: Ms Inga Vasiļjeva, Office Latvia 100, phone number 29276111, e-mail: LV100mediji@km.gov.lv

6.45 p.m.
Festive musical event “18.11” at the Freedom Monument

Photo and video opportunity in several media areas during the event
Liaison person: Ms Inga Vasiļjeva, Office Latvia 100, phone number 29276111, e-mail: LV100mediji@km.gov.lv

8 p.m.
Festive Address by President of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis at the Freedom Monument

Photo and video opportunity in several media areas during the event

9 p.m.
Light show “The Time of Sun”

11 November Embankment
Photo and video opportunity in several media areas during the event
Liaison person: Ms Inga Vasiļjeva, Office Latvia 100, phone number 29276111, e-mail: LV100mediji@km.gov.lv

9.30 p.m.
Reception hosted by President of Latvia Mr Raimonds Vējonis to mark the Centenary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia

Riga Castle, 3 Pils Square
Photo and video opportunity in the media area during the event

10.30 p.m.
Concert “Birthday Night” 

Latvian National Theatre, 2 Kronvalda Boulevard
Liaison person: Ms Inga Vasiļjeva, Office Latvia 100, phone number 29276111, e-mail: LV100mediji@km.gov.lv

19 November 2018

6 p.m.
Multimedia dance grand show “Both Sides”

Arena Riga, 21 Skanstes Street
Photo and video opportunity in one media area during the event
Liaison person: Ms Inga Vasiļjeva, Office Latvia 100, phone number 29276111, e-mail: LV100mediji@km.gov.lv

Please note that the applications for accreditation received after the deadline may not be processed.