Catfish Festival
On May 17 the locals of Koknese celebrate the great catfish living in the waters of Perse River, a tradition that goes back in time to mix with the legends surrounding the Koknese castle.
Details
| When | Saturday, 17 May, 2014 - 12:00 |
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| Country |
 Latvia |
| Region | Northern (Vidzeme) |
| City | Koknese |
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Description
On this day, the people of Koknese invite everyone to the local bazaar, street concerts and other all-ages events. Activities as Monk football, tug of war and ball weight lifting competitions, Nordic walking, amateur concerts and performances have become integral components of the Catfish Festival. In last year’s festival, new traditions began – the tweed (retro bike) ride and the costume parade. This extraordinary ride through the streets was made up of around 100 cyclists.
With hope for a prolific year, people make special catfish soup in a boiler on an open fire. Tradition says that those who have eaten this delicious food will have a lucky year with a lot of richness and fertility.
Links of interest
| Koknese's Official Site |
| Latvian Tourism Development Agency Official Site |