Museum night is a tradition in Cesis that allows everyone to enjoy the museums and activities free of charge during one night. Of course when your town is built around an 800-year old castle, there are lots of things to see.
Last night we enjoyed a few of the highlights, starting at 10:30pm. Why so late? Probably because it does not get dark until at least 10:15 or later. One of our favorite traditional Latvian music groups is 'Auli'. They performed on the walkway over the moat that leads to Cesis Castle. It was a great mini-concert and we enjoyed watching the people as well.
It is still a big thing here for people to dress up in native costumes. Monks, fair maidens, court jesters, priests are walking around in very period correct dress.
It was kind of sad (in a funny sort of way) as the main announcer was introducing everybody and explaining the different events that were about to take place. He was droning on and finally we heard 'zupa' (soup) and 'pancukas' (pancakes) ... about the only two things we understood besides 'good evening' and 'good night'!
It was a fun evening and since everything took place within a block of our flat, we heard them still going strong at 2:00 this morning. This photo is of the Cesis Castle and 'Auli' performing.
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