Ecumenical service and ceremonial laying of flowers in honour of the anniversary of the restoration of Latvia’s independence Print
(21.08.2011.)

Commemorative events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Latvia’s independence on 21 August 1991 began today with an ecumenical service in the Dome Church and the ceremonial laying of flowers at the Freedom Monument.

 Events were attended by Speaker of the Parliament of the Saeima Solvita Āboltiņa, other high officials, representatives of foreign diplomatic missions, as well as members of the Supreme Council who voted for the de facto restoration of Latvia’s independence on 21 August 1991.

 

Saeima Press Service