Rembate: Culture, Sports and Local Festivals
Accommodation in Rembate
In Rembate, sports, dance and remembrance are brought to life through specific examples: a traditional run, competitions and a memorial plaque. When planning your trip, keep in mind that several event details relate to specific years. You should also check the listed library hours before visiting.
Rembate at a glance
- The traditional “Rembates aplis” run was held for the 36th time in 2022, with a short route of 3 km and a long route of 10.8 km.
- The “Rembates sporta spēles” featured several individual competitions, three team sports and a contest to determine the most versatile team.
- On August 21, 2021, a memorial plaque was unveiled in Rembate to honor Latvians deported to Siberia who died there.
What sports events are there?
At the “Rembates aplis,” participants could choose between two different distances: 3 km on the short route and 10.8 km on the long route. These details relate to 2022, when the traditional run was held for the 36th time. This makes it possible to compare the distances offered that year. Check the latest dates and route details before taking part.
The “Rembates sporta spēles” have a different focus. The program included several individual competitions and three team sports, and the most versatile team was also determined. A report from July 2023 describes the games as traditional. A description published in May 2023 calls the “Rembates veselības apļi” running series an event in its seventh year and names the Rembate sports field as its venue.
What shapes local culture and history?
The “Ķipari” children’s modern dance group performs at the Rembate parish community center (Tautas nams). Participation arrangements may change. The memorial plaque in Rembate has a different focus: it was unveiled on August 21, 2021, in honor of Latvians deported to Siberia and those who died there.
A report from 2022 described the “Svētki bērnībai” festival as an ongoing tradition. The celebration described there also included assigning godparents to children. A description from May 2023 identifies the “Dārzeņu festivāls” as a September event in its fourth year, as well as a parish festival. These details relate to the respective descriptions; check current event dates before traveling.
What are the listed library opening hours?
The published weekly schedule for Rembate Parish Library (Rembates pagasta bibliotēka) lists opening hours of 09:00–18:00 on Mondays, 09:00–17:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 09:00–18:00 on Thursdays, and 09:00–15:00 on Fridays. The schedule lists the library as closed on weekends. Check the current opening hours before your visit.
FAQ
What routes were available at the Rembates aplis?
In 2022, participants could choose a short route of 3 km or a long route of 10.8 km. That year, the traditional run was held for the 36th time. Check the latest routes and dates before taking part.
What was part of the Svētki bērnībai festival?
A report from 2022 described the festival as an ongoing tradition. The celebration described there included assigning godparents to children.
When is Rembate Parish Library open?
The published weekly schedule lists opening hours of 09:00–18:00 on Mondays and Thursdays, 09:00–17:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 09:00–15:00 on Fridays. According to this schedule, the library is closed on weekends. Please check the hours before your visit.
For the broader travel overview: Ķeguma Municipality.
