Activities in Balvu novads

The amateur theatre “Virši” has been active at the Žīguri culture house since 2008, keeping up the local tradition of amateur acting. Its ro…

“Ivuški” is a women’s ensemble founded in 2010 that sings Russian folk songs. It takes part in every Žīguri culture house event and sings at…

In the Žīguri culture house handicraft group women make handicrafts, share their skills and pass on traditional crafts. Members hold exhibit…

The folklore group “Mežābele” has been active in Žīguri since 1997, keeping local songs and customs alive. About 11 women sing in it, perfor…

“Punktiņi” is the Žīguri culture house rhythmics and line dance group, active since 2007. Members dance modern, country and rhythm steps tha…

Mazpulki (the Latvian 4-H movement) is a children's and youth organization whose members carry out their own projects every year: they grow…

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

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

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

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

The Balvų Music School in Viliaka offers piano lessons as part of an eight-year vocational program. Children aged 7 and older are accepted a…

A six-year vocational accordion program offered by the Balvų Music School, which also operates in Viliaka. Children ages 7–9 are accepted, s…