VIRTUAL VISITORS’ ICE SCULPTURES AND PAINTINGS AT THE MUSEUM
Winter has blessed us with deep snowdrifts and stunning works of art shaped by nature – garlands of icicles sparkling in the sun, frozen waterfall-like patterns and icy paintings, and unexpected scenes by rivers and lakes that we may not have seen for years. Although none of us can truly compete with nature’s artistry, our […]
Winter has blessed us with deep snowdrifts and stunning works of art shaped by nature – garlands of icicles sparkling in the sun, frozen waterfall-like patterns and icy paintings, and unexpected scenes by rivers and lakes that we may not have seen for years.
Although none of us can truly compete with nature’s artistry, our own creative spirit has not faded in the winter cold. Across Latvia, a wave of homemade ice sculptures and ice paintings has appeared, decorating gardens and courtyards with floral and ornamental motifs alongside snowmen, cats, and elegant female figures of many shapes and sizes.
The museum staff extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who not only adorned their gardens and yards but also shared photographs of their creative ice artworks. Special thanks to Gundega Deģe and Ikšķile Brīvā Skola (Free School), as well as to Dace Jurcēna, Ārija Bērziņa, Ilze Bētiņa, and Elita Survilo.
These icy creations – and the increasingly sunny days – remind us that, whether quickly or gradually, winter’s ice is beginning to melt, and spring is on its way, bringing new blossoms, new changes, and new opportunities.
“OGRE KANGARI” HIKING TRAIL
We invite you to explore the hiking trail to better discover the hills of Ogre. View the photo gallery and read the story on the museum's website or Facebook page. By looking at historical images, you can compare how the city has changed over time. We have marked the route in the "BalticMaps" map browser. The “GPX” file is convenient to use with the LVM GEO mobile app. The total length of the hiking trail marked on the map is 14 kilometers (7 kilometers in Pārogre and 7 kilometers in Ogre center and Jaunogre). The hiking trail winds through both the urban part of the city (with asphalt, cobblestone, and gravel surfaces) and green areas (park paths and pedestrian-trodden forest trails without special amenities).
