Activities in Ape

A preparatory class in non-formal education for children ages 6 and up. Twice a week, children are introduced to music and instruments throu…

Jaunsardze (Latvian Youth Guard) is Latvia's largest military-patriotic education movement for children and young people, coordinated by the…

The Apės Mixed Choir has been singing since 1948, and since 1989 it has been led by conductor Sandra Oto—under her direction, the choir has…

A middle-aged folk dance group that has been active since 1986, featuring dancers aged 16–59, including several married couples. The group h…

The Apė Women's Vocal Ensemble, which has been active since 1987, is led by Sandra Oto. The ensemble consists of about ten women of the midd…

A children's vocal ensemble was founded in 2025 and consists of about ten children. It is led by Sandra Oto; please contact the cultural cen…

A small group of wind instrument musicians from Ape that carries on the town’s long-standing wind music traditions. The group consists of ol…

The line dance group at the Apė Cultural Center, led by Dace Ķelpe. Line dancing is performed in lines without partners, so it’s suitable fo…

This artisan studio, which has been operating since 2022, aims to preserve traditional crafts and pass them on to younger generations. On Fr…

The Smiltene Music School in Apė, located at 5 Tirgus St., offers piano lessons as part of its vocational program; children ages 7 and up ar…

The Smiltene Music School’s Apė branch offers specialized programs in flute, clarinet, and saxophone for children ages 7 and up. In addition…