In preparation for Easter, refugees from several countries of the world gathered in the "Shelter "Safe House"": Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Syria, Iran, Eritrea and Nigeria.
How is Easter celebrated in Latvia? A seemingly simple question, but one that cannot be answered in one sentence. Therefore, expert and lecturer Ramona Liepiņa was invited to the meeting. She told about the three times of celebration - the spring solstice or the Great Day, Easter, which is marked by holidays in the country, and Orthodox Easter. Ramona told about egg painting and rolling and other traditions that are self-evident to Latvian residents, but new to newcomers.
The second part of the event was a practical Easter workshop. Those gathered made decorative nests from tree branches and decorative materials, and placed colorful Easter eggs in them. Starting life in a new country is a difficult stage, it has many challenges and difficulties. Such playful, artistic activity opened hearts and gave a moment of joy, as well as the satisfaction of the beautiful result. The participants took the made decorations with them to their current homes.
In the end, everyone was delighted by a wonderfully decorated festive table with various snacks and treats.
The Easter joy of light, rebirth and spring is complete if we share it with those who are having a harder time right now. Happy Easter!
View the photo of the Easter meeting in the photo gallery.
The project "Assistance and integration measures for refugee women in Latvia" is implemented in cooperation with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
