Brisbane Latvian Community

Brisbane Latvian Community Sharing our love for all things Latvian in Brisbane! The Brisbane Latvian Hall is available for hire! Email [email protected] with your request.

šŸ‡±šŸ‡» Piedalies 15. Saeimas vēlēŔanās Brisbanē! Nāc balsot 3. oktobrÄ« Brisbanes LatvieÅ”u namā un neaizmirsti paņemt lÄ«dzi d...
02/09/2026

šŸ‡±šŸ‡» Piedalies 15. Saeimas vēlēŔanās Brisbanē! Nāc balsot 3. oktobrÄ« Brisbanes LatvieÅ”u namā un neaizmirsti paņemt lÄ«dzi derÄ«gu Latvijas pasi vai ID karti! šŸ—³ļø

šŸ‡±šŸ‡» Vote in Latvia's parliamentary elections in Brisbane! Come and vote on the 3rd of October at the Brisbane Latvian Hall and remember to bring a valid Latvian passport or ID card! šŸ—³ļø

Brisbane Latvian Community

šŸ‡±šŸ‡» Pievienojieties mums Brisbanes LatvieÅ”u nama talkā! šŸ‡¦šŸ‡ŗšŸ—“ļø Sestdien, 12. septembrÄ«. ā° No plkst. 8:00Aicinām mÅ«su kopien...
01/09/2026

šŸ‡±šŸ‡» Pievienojieties mums Brisbanes LatvieÅ”u nama talkā! šŸ‡¦šŸ‡ŗ
šŸ—“ļø Sestdien, 12. septembrÄ«. ā° No plkst. 8:00

Aicinām mÅ«su kopienu kopÄ«gi pielikt roku, lai uzturētu un sakoptu mÅ«su skaisto LatvieÅ”u namu! šŸ’› NeatkarÄ«gi no tā, vai varat palÄ«dzēt dažas stundas vai palikt ilgāk — katra palÄ«dzÄ«ga roka ir ļoti vērtÄ«ga!

🧽 IekÅ”telpu uzkopÅ”ana – galdu un krēslu mazgāŔana
🌿 Dārza darbi – mulčēŔana un citi darbi
šŸ”§ Nelieli remonta un apkopes darbi ap namu

ā˜• BÅ«s arÄ« uzkodas un atspirdzinoÅ”i dzērieni!

šŸ‡¦šŸ‡ŗ Working Bee at the Brisbane Latvian Hall!
šŸ—“ļø Saturday, 12 September ā° From 8:00am

Come along and lend a hand to help maintain our beautiful hall! Every contribution makes a real difference — whether you can stay for a few hours or longer.

Jobs will include:
🧽 Internal cleaning, including wiping down tables and chairs
🌿 Garden work, including mulching
šŸ”§ Small maintenance and repair jobs around the hall

ā˜• Light refreshments will be provided!

šŸ“© Please RSVP:
Email: [email protected] ORšŸ“± Text Inga: 0408 302 506

The Baltic Way was a peaceful political demonstration which took place on 23 August 1989 when approximately two million ...
23/08/2026

The Baltic Way was a peaceful political demonstration which took place on 23 August 1989 when approximately two million people joined their hands forming a 600 km long human chain through the Baltic countries, thus demonstrating their unity in their efforts towards freedom. šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡Ŗ šŸ‡±šŸ‡» šŸ‡±šŸ‡¹

The inhabitants of the three Baltic states demanded public acknowledgement of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact’s secret protocols and the renewal of the independence of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. The Baltic Way proved that faith in democratic ideas unifies the inhabitants of the Baltic states.

Photo credit: www.mosties.org
Info: www.thebalticway.eu

A unique not to be missed delicious experience - a taste of the Baltics is coming your way!Join us for an evening of rea...
23/08/2026

A unique not to be missed delicious experience - a taste of the Baltics is coming your way!

Join us for an evening of real apple cider from Latvia, Estonia and Finland, paired with everyone’s favourite comfort food — hot dogs!

Hosted by Baltic Cider – Free entry

Monday 26 October at the Brisbane Latvian Hall
Doors open: 5:30 PM. šŸ Cider tasting starts: 6:00 PM
Free hot dogs (Let us know if you need a vegetarian hot dog – email [email protected]

RSVP to let us know that you are coming and to help avoid food waste!

Click here to RSVP by 19 October: https://brisbane-latvian-association.square.site

What is Baltic Cider?

Baltic Cider brings together more than 24 dedicated cider makers from Latvia, Estonia and Finland, united by a passion for authentic craft cider. Made from 100% natural ingredients and freshly pressed local apples, these ciders reflect the cool northern climate and unique apple varieties of the region. In
addition – they will have a low alcohol and non-alcoholic cider! Expect everything from crisp, aromatic and dry ciders to delicately sweet-and-sour styles, natural fruit and botanical flavours, even non-alcoholic options. Baltic cider is often crafted by fermenting fresh apple juice fermented slowly at low temperatures to create distinctive, characterful ciders.

šŸ‡±šŸ‡»  Bija patiess prieks Brisbanes LatvieÅ”u biedrÄ«bai pirmo reizi bÅ«t pārstāvētai 2026. gada KvÄ«nslandes multikulturālo k...
21/08/2026

šŸ‡±šŸ‡» Bija patiess prieks Brisbanes LatvieÅ”u biedrÄ«bai pirmo reizi bÅ«t pārstāvētai 2026. gada KvÄ«nslandes multikulturālo kopienu pieņemÅ”anā, ko KvÄ«nslandes Parlamentā rÄ«koja KvÄ«nslendas premjerministrs David Crisafulli.

Brisbanes LatvieÅ”u biedrÄ«bas priekÅ”sēde Jasmine Lācis-Lee un Latvijas goda konsuls KvÄ«nslandē MārtiņŔ Česlis piedalÄ«jās Å”ajā Ä«paÅ”ajā premjera rÄ«kotajā pasākumā, uz kuru bija aicināti arÄ« daudzu citu KvÄ«nslandes multikulturālo kopienu pārstāvji, kā arÄ« citu valstu goda konsuli.

ÄŖpaÅ”i nozÄ«mÄ«gi bija saņemt KvÄ«nslandes premjerministra David Crisafulli un multikulturālo lietu ministres Fiona Simpson AtzinÄ«bas rakstu par Brisbenas LatvieÅ”u biedrÄ«bas ieguldÄ«jumu KvÄ«nslendas sabiedrÄ«bas stiprināŔanā. Jau vairāk nekā 75 gadus biedrÄ«ba vieno latvieÅ”us Brisbenā, saglabā mÅ«su latvisko kultÅ«ru un dalās tajā ar plaŔāku sabiedrÄ«bu, tādēļ Å”is novērtējums mums ir Ä«paÅ”i nozÄ«mÄ«gs.

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19/08/2026
šŸŽ¶Sestdien, 8. augustā, Brisbanes latvieÅ”u nama zāle virmoja ar skaistu mÅ«ziku un smaidiem! šŸ‡±šŸ‡»ā¤ļøBrisbanes 'Baltic' koris,...
08/08/2026

šŸŽ¶Sestdien, 8. augustā, Brisbanes latvieÅ”u nama zāle virmoja ar skaistu mÅ«ziku un smaidiem! šŸ‡±šŸ‡»ā¤ļø

Brisbanes 'Baltic' koris, diriÄ£entes Ruth Gabriel vadÄ«bā un Olgas Lipski pavadÄ«bā, koncerta pirmajā daļā priecēja mÅ«s ar brÄ«niŔķīgu daudzbalsÄ«gu dziesmu izlasi. Otrajā daļā visi kopā varējām izbaudÄ«t jautru latvieÅ”u dziesmu sadziedāŔanos — tas bija lielisks veids, kā visiem dalÄ«ties priekā ar latvieÅ”u mÅ«ziku! šŸŽ¶

Mums bija arÄ« patiess prieks un gods uzņemt Ä«paÅ”os viesus — klasiskos pianistus Oļegu Stepanovu un Natashu Vlassenko, kuri uz skaistā flīģeļa, kas mums ir liela laime un lepnums mÅ«su zālē (Ŕīs klavieres ir Olega un Natashas ziedojums), sniedza patiesi aizraujoÅ”u Bēthovena sonāŔu priekÅ”nesumu. Viņu spēle bija tehniski izcila, izteiksmÄ«ga un vienkārÅ”i apburoÅ”a! šŸŽ¹

Un, protams, neviens koncerts nav iedomājams bez gardām uzkodām! MilzÄ«gs paldies 'Baltic' koristiem, un visiem organizatorcem un palÄ«giem (Laima L, Mara, Gunta, Emily, Rob, Brigita, Inga), kas palÄ«dzēja padarÄ«t Å”o pēcpusdienu tik Ä«paÅ”u!

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Kas par varenām Jāņu ielÄ«goÅ”anas svinÄ«bām! ā˜€ļøšŸŒæWe had a wonderful Latvian midsummer celebration! ā˜€ļøšŸŒæSestdien, 6. jÅ«nijā, ...
17/06/2026

Kas par varenām Jāņu ielÄ«goÅ”anas svinÄ«bām! ā˜€ļøšŸŒæ
We had a wonderful Latvian midsummer celebration! ā˜€ļøšŸŒæ

Sestdien, 6. jÅ«nijā, Brisbanes LatvieÅ”u nams everÄ£iski virmoja no vairāk kā 100 apmeklētāju smiekliem, sirsnÄ«gām sarunām, Jāņu dziesmām, mÅ«zikas, rotaļām, un dejām. ValdÄ«ja Ä«sta Jāņu noskaņa un jautra atmosfēra visas pēcpusdienas garumā! Apmeklētāji ar prieku pina krāŔņus vainagus, baudÄ«ja tradicionālo Jāņu sieru un alu, mielojās ar gardām pusdienām, un izmēģināja veiksmi loterijā. Deju zāle rÄ«bēja no spraigajiem Jāņotāju deju soļiem. NetrÅ«ka ne lÄ«ksmÄ«bas, ne smaidu – kopā ielÄ«gojām Jāņus ar Jāņu tradÄ«cijāmšŸŒ¼šŸŽ¶šŸ»

On Saturday, 6 June, the Brisbane Latvian Hall was buzzing with the laughter, warm conversations, Jāņi songs, music, games, and dancing of more than 100 attendees. A true Midsummer spirit filled the hall, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere throughout the afternoon! Attendees happily wove colourful flower garlands (vainags), enjoyed traditional Jāņi cheese and beer, savoured a delicious lunch, and tried their luck in the raffle. The dance hall echoed with the energetic footsteps of enthusiastic Jāņi dancers. There was no shortage of smiles, laughter, and good cheer as we came together to celebrate the lead-up to Jāņi sharing our rich traditions of Latvia’s Midsummer festivities! šŸŒ¼šŸŽ¶šŸ»

Paldies visiem, kas piedalÄ«jās un palÄ«dzēja radÄ«t tik Ä«paÅ”u svētku noskaņu! ✨🌿

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the celebration so special!

Inga, Jasmine, Ance, Garen, Joanne, Emily, Rob, Lija, Gunta, ZÄ«le, LÄ«va, MārtiņŔ, Bones, Emma, Gints, Jason, KarlÄ«na, Daina Z, ZigrÄ«da, Skarlett, Lian, Nord Haus Shop and Fat Bee Honey.

The photos of this wonderful day were captured by Garen Krumins

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