🇱🇻 Meet the National Guard on Lāčplēsis Day!
November 11, 2026, 16:00–22:00 • Free entry
You'll be able to explore military weapons and equipment, try on some of the gear, and find out for yourself whether a National Guard soldier's backpack really is as heavy as everyone says!
About the event
On Lāčplēsis Day, members of the 27th Infantry Battalion of the Latvian National Guard will be visiting Draugu Gallery and its courtyard!
This is a chance to meet the people who help keep Latvia safe, have a chat, ask questions, and learn more about national defence from the perspective of those who serve.
🪖 You'll be able to explore military weapons and equipment, try on some of the gear, and find out for yourself whether a National Guard soldier's backpack really is as heavy as everyone says!
Let's celebrate Lāčplēsis Day by getting to know the people who stand ready to defend Latvia! 🇱🇻
Organizer Zemessardzes 2. Vidzemes brigāde
LocationRožu laukums, Cēsis
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