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[zaynontour]

FAITH IN THE FUTURE ARENA TOUR AND LOUIS TOMLINSON WORLD DOMINATION!

Venue Capacities, UK and Europe under the cut!

Hamburg -> Barclays Arena- 16,000

Copenhagen -> Royal Arena- 16,000*

Oslo -> Spektrum - 9,700

Stockholm -> Hovet - 9,000

Helsinki -> Ice Hall - 8,200

Tallinn -> Saku Arena - 10,500

Riga -> Arena Riga - 14,500

Kaunas -> Zalgiris Arena - 20,000

Krakow -> Tauron Arena - 22,000*

Łódź-> Atlas Arena - 13,806

Vienna -> Wiener Stadthalle D - 16,152*

Ljubljana -> Stožice Arena - 16,000

Budapest -> Budapest Arena - 12,500*

Bucharest -> Arenele Romane - 5,500

Sofia -> Arena Armeec - 17,900

Athens -> Petras Theatre - 4,000

Bilbao -> Bilbao Arena Miribilla - 10,000

Lisbon -> Altice Arena - 20,100*

Madrid -> Wizink Center - 16,000*

Barcelona -> Palau Sant Jordi - 17,900

Turin -> Pala Alpitour - 15,657*

Bologna -> Unipol Arena - 20,000*

Esch-Sur-Alzette -> Rockhal - 6,500

Antwerp -> Sportpaleis - 23,359*

Paris -> Accor Arena - 23,300*

Amsterdam -> Ziggo Dome - 17,000*

Cologne -> Lanxess Arena - 20,000*

Prague -> O2 Arena - 20,000*

Berlin -> Mercedes-Benz Arena - 17,000*

Munich -> Olympiahalle - 15,500*

Zurich -> Hallenstadion - 13,000

Dublin -> 3arena - 13,000

Sheffield -> Utilita Arena - 13,600

Manchester -> AO Arena - 21,000

Glasgow -> Ovo Hydro - 14,500

Brighton -> Brighton Centre - 5,100

Cardiff -> International Arena - 7,500

London -> The O2 - 20,000

Birmingham -> Resorts World Arena - 15,685

* are the venues where H performed at, earlier this year in July (special shoutout to my love, Amsterdam)

NA capacities | Australia capacities

[louisupdates]

FITFWT23: TOUR RECAP MASTERPOST

FASHION RECAP: NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE (Top Ten)

LITHOGRAPHS and PORTRAITS

OUTRO SONGS

IQ 123: Tour promo and production interviews

TOUR TECHNICAL SPECS [TPI MAGAZINE]

GROUP PHOTOS NA

Louis’ care for his fans

NORTH AMERICA

26 May - Mohegan Sun Arena, UNCASVILLE, CT

27 May - Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, GILFORD, NH

29 May - Place Bell, LAVAL QC

30 May - Budweiser Stage, TORONTO ON

1 Jun - Blossom Music Center, CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH

2 Jun - Michigan Lottery Amphitheater, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

FITFWT23: WEEK 1

3 Jun - The Icon Festival Stage, CINCINNATI, OH

6 Jun - Kemba Live! Outdoor, COLUMBUS, OH

7 Jun - TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

9 Jun - Saint Louis Music Park, ST. LOUIS, MO

PORTRAITS, 1st set [10.6.2023]

IG stories and selfies [10.6.2023]

10 Jun - Starlight Theatre, KANSAS CITY, MO

13 Jun - BMO Pavilion, MILWAUKEE, WI

15 Jun - Huntington Bank Pavilion, CHICAGO, IL

16 Jun - The Armory, MINNEAPOLIS, MN

17 Jun - Harrah’s Stir Cove, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA

19 Jun - Denny Sanford Premiere Center, SIOUX FALLS, SD

21 Jun - Red Rocks Amphitheatre, MORRISON, CO: CANCELLED 😪

24 Jun - Wamu Theater, SEATTLE, WA

26 Jun - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center, VANCOUVER BC

27 Jun - McMenamins Edgefield Concerts, TROUTDALE, OR

29 Jun - The Greek Theatre, BERKELEY, CA

PORTRAITS, 2nd set [29.6.2023]

PORTRAITS posted 30.6 [x]

30 Jun - Louis Instagram recap

30 Jun - The Hollywood Bowl, LOS ANGELES, CA

1 Jul - The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan, LAS VEGAS, NV

3 Jul - Arizona Financial Theatre, PHOENIX, AZ

6 Jul - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, IRVING, TX

7 Jul - Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, AUSTIN, TX

8 Jul - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, THE WOODLANDS, TX

PORTRAITS, 3rd set [9.7.2023]

9 Jul: Louis Instagram recap

10 Jul RTL Radio Interviews

11 Jul - St. Augustine Amphitheatre, ST. AUGUSTINE, FL

13 Jul - Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, HOLLYWOOD, FL

14 Jul - Yuengling Center, TAMPA, FL

15 Jul - Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, ATLANTA, GA

18 Jul - Ascend Amphitheater, NASHVILLE, TN

19 Jul - Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre, CHARLOTTE, NC

21 Jul - Red Hat Amphitheater, RALEIGH, NC

22 Jul - Merriweather Post Pavilion, COLUMBIA, MD

PORTRAITS, 4th set [23.7.2023]

24 Jul - MGM Music Hall at Fenway, BOSTON1, MA

25 Jul - MGM Music Hall at Fenway, BOSTON2, MA

27 Jul - TD Pavilion at the Mann, PHILADELPHIA, PA

28 Jul - Stone Pony Summer Stage, ASBURY PARK, NJ

29 Jul - Forrest Hills Stadium, NEW YORK, NY

PORTRAITS, 5th set [31.7.2023]

North America FAN EDIT

AUGUST 2023 GAP 1 recap

AWAY FROM HOME FESTIVAL

19 Aug - Parco Bussoladomani, LIDO DI CAMAIORE, Italy

AUGUST 2023 GAP 2 recap (including the 28 launch)

EUROPE

29 Aug - Barclays Arena, HAMBURG

31 Aug - Royal Arena, COPENHAGEN

1 Sep - Spektrum, OSLO [Bigger Than Me anniversary content]

PORTRAITS, 6th set [2.9.2023]

2 Sep - Hovet, STOCKHOLM

4 Sep - Ice Hall, HELSINKI

DORK MAGAZINE PHOTOS 2022 w/ links

5 Sep - Saku Arena, TALLINN

7 Sep - Arena Riga, RIGA

PORTRAITS, 7th set [8.9.2023]

8 Sep - Zalgiris Arena, KAUNAS

10 Sep - Tauron Arena, KRAKOW

11 Sep - Atlas Arena, ŁÓDŹ

13 Sep - Wiener Stadhalle D, VIENNA

14 Sep - Stozice Arena, LJUBLJANA

15 Sep - Budapest Arena, BUDAPEST

PORTRAITS, 8th set [16.9.2023]

17 Sep - Arenele Romane, BUCHAREST

18 Sep - Arena Armeets, SOFIA

20 Sep - Plateia Nerou, ATHENS w/ links to AOTV announcements

SEPTEMBER 2023 GAP recap

1 Oct - Bilbao Arena Miribilla, BILBAO (VIZCAYA)

3 Oct - Altice Arena, LISBON

5 Oct - Wizink Center, MADRID

6 Oct - Palau Sant Jordi, BARCELONA

PORTRAITS, 9th set [7.10]

8 Oct - Pala Alpitur, TURIN

9 Oct - Unipol Arena, BOLOGNA

11 Oct - Rockhal, ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE

12 Oct - Sportspaleis, ANTWERP

14 Oct - Accor Arena, PARIS

15 Oct - Ziggo Dome, AMSTERDAM

17 Oct - Lanxess Arena, COLOGNE

19 Oct - O2 Arena, PRAGUE

20 Oct - Mercedes Benz Arena, BERLIN

PORTRAITS, 10th set [21.10]

22 Oct - Olympiahalle, MUNICH

23 Oct - Hallenstadion, ZURICH

FITFWT23: LATAM promo begins [28.10]

Twitter spree: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4 Hall Of Fame, [31.10]

IGTV [1.11]: transcript, gifs [x] [x] [x] [x] [x]

8 Nov - 3Arena, DUBLIN

10 Nov - Utilita Arena, SHEFFIELD

11 Nov - AO Arena, MANCHESTER

12 Nov - Ovo Hydro, GLASGOW

14 Nov - Brighton Center, BRIGHTON

15 Nov - International Arena, CARDIFF

17 Nov - The O2, LONDON

18 Nov - Resorts World Arena, BIRMINGHAM

FITFWT23 has come to an end!

ROLLING STONE UK 2023 AWARDS

23 Nov - Camden Roundhouse, LONDON

[bluewinnerangel]

Louis Tomlinson FITF 2023 Tour dates and location as of Oct 14 2022

Date - Country - City - Venue 29-Aug-23 - Germany - Hamburg - Barclays Arena 31-Aug-23 - Denmark - Copenhagen - Royal Arena 01-Sep-23 - Norway - Oslo - Spektrum 02-Sep-23 - Sweden - Stockholm - Hovet 04-Sep-23 - Finland - Helsinki - Ice Hall 05-Sep-23 - Estonia - Tallinn - Saku Arena 07-Sep-23 - Latvia - Riga - Arena Riga 08-Sep-23 - Lithuania - Kaunas - Zalgiris Arena 10-Sep-23 - Poland - Krakow - Tauron Arena 11-Sep-23 - Poland - Lodz - Atlas Arena 13-Sep-23 - Austria - Vienna - Wiener Stadthalle D 14-Sep-23 - Slovenia - Ljubljana - Stozice Arena 15-Sep-23 - Hungary - Budapest - Budapest Arena 17-Sep-23 - Romania - Bucharest - Arenele Romane 18-Sep-23 - Bulgaria - Sofia - Arena Armeec 20-Sep-23 - Greece - Athens - Petras Theatre 01-Oct-23 - Spain - Bilbao (Vizcaya) - Bilbao Arena Miribilla 03-Oct-23 - Portugal - Lisbon - Altice Arena 05-Oct-23 - Spain - Madrid - Wizink Center 06-Oct-23 - Spain - Barcelona - Palau Sant Jordi 08-Oct-23 - Italy - Turin - Pala Alpitour 09-Oct-23 - Italy - Bologna - Unipol Arena 11-Oct-23 - Luxembourg - Esch-Sur-Alzette - Rockhal 12-Oct-23 - Belgium - Antwerp - Sportpaleis 14-Oct-23 - France - Paris - Accor Arena 15-Oct-23 - Netherlands - Amsterdam - Ziggo Dome 17-Oct-23 - Germany - Cologne - Lanxess Arena 19-Oct-23 - Czech Republic - Prague - O2 Arena 20-Oct-23 - Germany - Berlin - Mercedes-Benz Arena 22-Oct-23 - Germany - Munich - Olympiahalle 23-Oct-23 - Switzerland - Zurich - Hallenstadion 08-Nov-23 - Ireland - Dublin - 3arena 10-Nov-23 - United Kingdom - Sheffield - Utilita Arena 11-Nov-23 - United Kingdom - Manchester - Ao Arena 12-Nov-23 - United Kingdom - Glasgow - Ovo Hydro 14-Nov-23 - United Kingdom - Brighton - Brighton Centre 15-Nov-23 - United Kingdom - Cardiff - International Arena 17-Nov-23 - United Kingdom - London - The O2 18-Nov-23 - United Kingdom - Birmingham - Resorts World Arena

[8iunie]

Loud Kids Tour Gets Louder ‘22 - ‘23

~ North America 2022 ~

October 26th, 2022: Mexico City, Mexico - Pepsi Center WTC 🇲🇽

October 31st, 2022: Seattle, Washington - Paramount Theatre 🇺🇸

November 3rd, 2022: San Francisco, California - The Masonic 🇺🇸

November 4th, 2022: San Francisco, California - The Masonic 🇺🇸

November 7th, 2022: Los Angeles, California - The Hollywood Palladium 🇺🇸

November 8th, 2022: San Diego, California - San Diego Sports Arena (SOMA) 🇺🇸

November 10th, 2022: Phoenix, Arizona - Arizona Financial Theatre 🇺🇸

November 12th, 2022: Salt Lake City, Utah - The Complex 🇺🇸   

November 14th, 2022: Denver, Colorado - Fillmore Auditorium 🇺🇸

November 17th, 2022: Chicago, Illinois - Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom 🇺🇸 

November 18th, 2022: Detroit, Michigan - The Fillmore Detroit 🇺🇸

November 21st, 2022: Toronto, Ontario - History 🇨🇦

November 22nd, 2022: Toronto, Ontario - History 🇨🇦

November 24th, 2022: Montreal, Quebec - MTELUS 🇨🇦

November 26th, 2022: Boston, Massachusetts - MGM Music Hall at Fenway 🇺🇸

November 28th, 2022: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - The Fillmore Philadelphia 🇺🇸

November 29th, 2022: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - The Fillmore Philadelphia 🇺🇸

December 2nd, 2022: New York City, New York - The Hammerstein Ballroom 🇺🇸

December 3rd, 2022: New York City, New York - The Hammerstein Ballroom 🇺🇸

December 5th, 2022: Washington, D.C. - The Anthem 🇺🇸   

December 7th, 2022: Atlanta, Georgia - Tabernacle 🇺🇸

December 9th, 2022: Miami, Florida - Hard Rock Live 🇺🇸

December 12th, 2022: Houston, Texas - 713 Music Hall 🇺🇸  

December 13th, 2022: Dallas, Texas - South Side Ballroom 🇺🇸

December 16th, 2022: Las Vegas, Nevada - The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas 🇺🇸

~ Europe 2023 ~

February 23rd, 2023: Pesaro, Italy - Vitrifrigo Arena 🇮🇹

February 25th, 2023: Turin, Italy - Pala Alpitour 🇮🇹

February 27th, 2023: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome 🇳🇱

March 2nd, 2023: Brussels, Belgium - Forest National (Vorst Nationaal) 🇧🇪

March 3rd, 2023: Brussels, Belgium - Forest National (Vorst Nationaal) 🇧🇪

March 6th, 2023: Berlin, Germany - Mercedes-Benz Arena 🇩🇪

March 10th, 2023: Cologne, Germany - Lanxess Arena 🇩🇪   

March 13th, 2023: Paris, France - Accor Arena 🇫🇷

March 16th, 2023: Bologna (Casalecchio di Reno), Italy - Unipol Arena 🇮🇹

March 17th, 2023: Bologna (Casalecchio di Reno), Italy - Unipol Arena 🇮🇹

March 20th, 2023: Florence, Italy - Nelson Mandela Forum 🇮🇹

March 21st, 2023: Florence, Italy - Nelson Mandela Forum 🇮🇹

March 24th, 2023: Rome, Italy - Palazzo dello Sport 🇮🇹

March 25th, 2023: Rome, Italy - Palazzo dello Sport 🇮🇹

March 28th, 2023: Naples, Italy - Teatro Palapartenope 🇮🇹

March 29th, 2023: Naples, Italy - Teatro Palapartenope 🇮🇹

March 31th, 2023: Bari, Italy - Palaflorio 🇮🇹

April 3rd, 2023: Milan (Assago), Italy - Mediolanum Forum 🇮🇹

April 4th, 2023: Milan (Assago), Italy - Mediolanum Forum 🇮🇹

April 6th, 2023: Milan (Assago), Italy - Mediolanum Forum 🇮🇹

April 11th, 2023: Barcelona, Spain - Palau Sant Jordi 🇪🇸

April 26th, 2023: Zürich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion 🇨🇭

April 28th, 2023: Vienna, Austria - Wiener Stadthalle 🇦🇹

April 30th, 2023: Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg - Rockhal 🇱🇺

May 2nd, 2023: Copenhagen, Denmark - Royal Arena 🇩🇰

May 5th, 2023: Milan (Assago), Italy - Mediolanum Forum 🇮🇹

May 8th, 2023: London, United Kingdom - The O2 🇬🇧

May 12th, 2023: Warsaw, Poland - Arena COS Torwar 🇵🇱

May 14th, 2023: Prague, Czech Republic - O2 Arena 🇨🇿

May 16th, 2023: Budapest, Hungary - László Papp Budapest Sports Arena 🇭🇺

May 18th, 2023: Riga, Latvia - Mežaparks Great Bandstand (Mežaparka Lielā estrāde) 🇱🇻

May 19th, 2023: Tallinn, Estonia - Unibet Arena 🇪🇪

July 16, 2023: Trieste, Italy - Stadio Nereo Rocco 🇮🇹

July 20th, 2023: Rome, Italy - Stadio Olimpico 🇮🇹

July 21st, 2023: Rome, Italy - Stadio Olimpico 🇮🇹

July 24th, 2023: Milan, Italy - Stadio San Siro 🇮🇹

July 25th, 2023: Milan, Italy - Stadio San Siro 🇮🇹

[beardedmrbean]

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — One person died and some 200,000 households were left without electricity in Lithuania and neighboring Latvia as strong storm winds and heavy rain pounded the Baltic nations overnight.

A 50-year-old woman was killed in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, by a falling tree on Monday, authorities said. Fire and rescue officials in both countries have received hundreds of emergency calls for fallen trees, damaged cars and flooded roads and fields.

In Lithuania, authorities warned people to travel only in urgent situations as the storm was bringing more severe winds and catastrophic levels of rain into most regions in the country of 2.8 million. In the districts of Šiauliai, Telšiai and Šilalė, a month’s worth of rain was recorded on Sunday and Monday, Lithuanian meteorologists said.

Weather experts said prevailing strong winds in Latvia are set to continue to raise water levels along the coast of the Gulf of Riga, and the Daugava river which runs through the capital, Riga, may flood.

Officials in Riga said early Monday that the capital’s central Dome Square has been temporarily closed due to the danger posed to the public by wind damage to a section of roof on the medieval Dome Cathedral.

In Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, dozens of large trees were brought down by the powerful wind gusts, falling on roads, cars and houses.

A handful of flights were canceled or diverted to other airports in Lithuania as planes were unable to land in Vilnius or the second-city, Kaunas, due to the storm. There were also delays and cancellations on the rail network.

The southern part of Estonia, the third Baltic state, was also hit by heavy rain and storm winds but avoided major material damage.

The storm is expected to remain in the region at least until Monday afternoon.

[allthebeautifulsouls]

TW for dubious consent, potentially sexual assault

I absolutely adore Intoxication by the inimitable jonnimir. This is an imagined continuation of that fic (found here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/41607915). That fic’s basic premise: Zemo gets drunk, gets sad, gets horny—it’s his wedding anniversary to his dead wife. He throws himself at Bucky, who is too interested in getting off to care about Zemo’s wellbeing (because obviously Zemo is self-destructive af so can’t be trusted with his own wellbeing…), so what starts as Zemo encouraging Bucky to fuck him ends with Zemo crying while Bucky roughly uses him for his own pleasure. I like to think of Bucky as an at least vaguely good human being, so this alternate characterization was so fun (and obv hot) to play with.

This is very much a draft, so if you have any thoughts reactions or feedback pleaseeeee lmk, love yall! The theme is basically just Zemo using Bucky as a form of self-destruction/self-harm which Bucky is all too happy (or potentially unaware?) to oblige, until an encounter happens where Zemo feels a complete and terrifying loss of control.

START:

It happens again. And again. James starts putting the drinks in his hand.

Zemo doesn’t say no.

He never says no. He reaches up and out, takes a long sip, swallows. He laughs, long and high and clear—nobody expects that. Sam’s raised eyebrows are a delight, every time, cutting through his usual apathy with a joy so fierce it makes him wonder—

Well, enough of that. Another drink, another, and he’s again floating.

At some point in the evening he closes his eyes. He opens them, to the curls at James’ ear, at the nape of his neck. The breadth of those shoulders always seem to encompass his perceptual awareness. to block everything else out. And his smell is always a relief, a comfort he never quite understands.

After the first memorable incident, they don’t stray too far. A cheap hotel room, a bar bathroom, the hood of a car, the backseat (as cramped as he feared). On one occasion the gritty concrete patio of a midwestern motel. His shirt rucks up and his soft stomach is inflamed for days.

Zemo doesn’t know what exactly James thinks the two of them are doing. He has never so much as hinted at it while sober, and James seems all too happy to follow his lead. James, of course, is always sober, barring one incident with some Asgardian Mead obtained by quasi dubious means in High Town one visit to Sharon’s and revealed only upon their return to Riga. This marks the one time Zemo feels genuine fear in James’ presence. It is mid-afternoon and he is in the public baths. They are different from the Sokovian customs, but just similar enough that he can allow the flows of ritual to roll over him, subsume him in their precise ordering of the world. The relief of such direction overwhelms him, and he thinks as he sluices water from his skin, perched on the edge, that this might be the closest thing to peace he’s had since—

A harsh clatter from the front of the facility jolts him from his reverie. Raised, worried voices, and one near maniacal laugh, they bounce around the domed space, until it’s a cacophony, an invading army, a rapidly rising tide—His mind is blank, his skin numb. He can’t think, he can’t feel—

James rolls through like thunder, swerving a rather alarming amount. Wall to wall, on one such pass he tips into the cold pool. Zemo flinches at the splash, realizing on the heady rush of an inhale that he had forgotten to breathe. What few other patrons are there flee amidst the havoc. Some part of Zemo watches them go, tracks their progress, tactical (potential human collateral—unacceptable), nostalgic (old men, all of them, Slavic faces, he thinks of his father, his grandfather…). James surfaces and shakes like a dog, some wild mountain of a beast, flesh stretched, rippling over bone and sinew. He lunges—once, twice, and he has impossibly traversed the length of the facility, he is here, he is here—

James grabs him around the shoulders, throws them both in. Zemo can feel it when James metal hand—cradling his head—jars the pool floor, absorbing the would-be fatal impact, before he’s forced back up through the water. The swells, the near brush with his particular mortality, it all completely disorients him. Airborne, peculiarly weightless, he flings his gaze towards the exit, confirms that the last few men have scurried out.

His breath comes in heaving gasps—“James–James”—as the man in question hauls Zemo’s sopping form up out of the pool, splays him out on the tile. Zemo thinks he hears a ringing in his ears, his gaze flitting across the beautifully tiled ceiling, unable to focus.

[roomchailimited]

Exploring the Enchanting Baltics: From Dhaka to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

Embarking on a journey from Dhaka to the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania unveils a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural splendor. These three nations, nestled along the Baltic Sea, offer an extraordinary blend of medieval charm, modern sophistication, and breathtaking landscapes.

Estonia: A Step Back in Time

Our adventure began in Estonia, a country renowned for its seamless integration of medieval heritage and contemporary innovation.

Tallinn’s Old Town: The medieval heart of Tallinn, with its cobbled streets and well-preserved Hanseatic architecture, made us feel like we had stepped into a fairy tale. Highlights included the majestic Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the panoramic views from Toompea Hill.

Kumu Art Museum: The Kumu Art Museum provided a fascinating journey through Estonian art, from classical to contemporary works. The museum’s striking modern design was a sharp contrast to the historic surroundings of Tallinn’s Old Town.

Lahemaa National Park: A visit to Lahemaa National Park offered a serene escape into Estonia's natural beauty. We wandered through dense forests, explored rugged coastlines, and visited charming manors, soaking in the tranquility and pristine landscapes.

Latvia: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Our next stop was Latvia, a country where historic richness and modern vibrancy coexist harmoniously.

Riga’s Old Town: Riga’s Old Town enchanted us with its colorful facades and stunning Art Nouveau architecture. The lively atmosphere of Dome Square and the views from St. Peter’s Church were particularly memorable.

Riga Central Market: Situated in repurposed Zeppelin hangars, Riga Central Market was a sensory delight. We savored local specialties such as smoked fish, fresh produce, and traditional pastries, experiencing the flavors of Latvia firsthand.

Jūrmala Beach: Just a short drive from Riga, Jūrmala offered a peaceful retreat with its sandy beaches and quaint wooden houses. Strolling along the coast and enjoying the sea breeze was a perfect way to unwind.

Lithuania: A Tapestry of History and Culture

Lithuania, our final destination, captivated us with its rich history, cultural heritage, and picturesque landscapes.

Vilnius Old Town: Vilnius, with its Baroque architecture and vibrant arts scene, was a cultural treasure. The Gediminas Castle Tower provided stunning views over the city, while the bustling Pilies Street was alive with cafes and street performers.

Trakai Island Castle: Located on an island in Lake Galvė, Trakai Island Castle was a highlight of our Lithuanian journey. The medieval fortress, surrounded by tranquil waters, offered a glimpse into Lithuania's storied past.

Hill of Crosses: Near the city of Šiauliai, the Hill of Crosses was a profoundly moving site. Thousands of crosses of varying sizes and styles created a powerful symbol of faith and resilience, making it a deeply spiritual experience.

Practical Tips for Bangladeshi Travelers

For Bangladeshi travelers, planning a trip to the Baltics is made easier with the assistance of travel agencies such as Roomchai, ShareTrip, and GoZayaan. These agencies provide comprehensive packages and support, including visa assistance, accommodation bookings, and tailored itineraries.

Visa and Documentation: Begin the Schengen visa application process well in advance, ensuring all necessary documents are meticulously prepared.

Accommodation: Secure accommodations early, opting for centrally located hotels in urban areas and charming guesthouses in rural settings.

Local Transport: Utilize efficient public transportation within cities and consider renting a car for exploring the scenic countryside.

Cuisine and Cultural Etiquette: Delight in the diverse culinary offerings of the Baltics and learn basic phrases in Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian to enhance your travel experience.

Conclusion

Journeying from Dhaka to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania opens up a world of medieval wonders, vibrant cities, and stunning natural landscapes. With the guidance of travel agencies, Bangladeshi travelers can seamlessly navigate the intricacies of travel planning and immerse themselves in the enchanting beauty of the Baltic States. This adventure promises unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation of these captivating countries.

[ganhosdoelefante]

Rome -> Riga - 09 de março de Ano 4 - Domingo - Doc - 28 anos.

06:00 - Acordamos, tomamos banho e nos arrumamos. 06:50 - Tomamos café no hotel:

07:20 - Saímos. 07:50 - Chegamos no aero. 09:00 - Partimos. 12:00 - Chegamos na Letônia. 12:20 - Chegamos ao hotel e arrumamos nossas coisas: Neiburgs Hotel & Restaurant

13:00 - Almoçamos: KwakInn Dome, beļģu krogs

14:20 - Voltamos. Tiramos uma soneca.

16:00 - Acordo e fico estudando.

18:10 - Tomamos banho e nos arrumamos para sair. 19:10 - Jantamos: Rozengrāls, Restorāns

21:30 - Voltamos e dormimos;

[bb-latvija]

Šodien ar svētkiem Ķengaraga parkā sāksies Rīgas apkaimju svētki, informēja Rīgas domes Ārējās komunikācijas nodaļa. Ķengaraga svētku kultūras programmu atklās muzikāla izrāde bērniem "Pasaku sargi". Tai sekos brīvdabas teātra izrāde "Lielais loms" bet vēlāk uz skatuves kāps grupa "Dzels vilks".  Vakarā Ķengaraga ritmus varēs baudīt kopā ar grupu "Riga Reggae", bet plkst.20 sāksies grupas "Mother" koncerts, kam sekos Žorža Siksnas un pavadošās grupas uzstāšanās. Visas dienas garumā muzikālo priekšnesumu starplaikos uzstāsies pūtēju kvartets. Apkaimju svētki galvaspilsētā notiks līdz pat 26.augustam.

[apsits]

Baltā Nakts 2021 TVC from Gints Apsīts on Vimeo.

VO: "Like an earthworm lost in the soil, I possess infinity, yet nothing is redundant. I inherit a thirst from the condors in the Andes, and draw insight from the full moon, the gliding skis, and the vast distances. A cat leaps from the hill to the pavement, foretelling the arrival of ships in Riga. A light bulb casts a yellow glow over broken glasses frames and ignited passions. The White Night is here - the one about which Chack dreamed."

This animated piece for the White Night Light Festival 2021 is an immersive journey through a dreamlike landscape, inspired by the poetry of Alexander Chack. In celebration of the poet's 120th anniversary, the voiceover interweaves elements of Chack's verse with vivid imagery.

In the animation, an earthworm curls in a straw, condors perch atop the Andes, sipping from its essence. This scene morphs into a full moon illuminating mountains, the peak revealed as a cat's tail. Awakened, the cat leaps into the pocket of a sleeping poet, resting beneath a streetlamp casting a yellow glow over him and his signature glasses. As the perspective pulls back, the poet and his lamp become part of a bustling, nocturnal cityscape. As more lights flicker on, the city springs to life, culminating in the bright illumination of the White Night Festival logo.

Adopting a solid color palette with simple, minimalist illustrations, the animation beckons viewers to enjoy the magical play of light at the festival, as dreamed up by Alexander Chack.

This lyrical, light-infused odyssey was brought to life through the combined copywriting of Alexander Chack and Ingus Josts, the skilled illustrations of Krišs Salmanis, and was directed and animated by Gints Apsīts.

CREDITS: Director, animator: Gints Apsīts  Designer, illustrator: Krišs Salmanis CD, copywriter: Ingus Josts Agency, production: Frank & Stein Client: Rīgas dome Released: 2021.08.25

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Via Street Photography Cartier-Bresson Inspired Владимир Горпинченко

Riga, Dome Square, September 2017.

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FITFWT23: FASHION

EUROPE

Via LWTHQS

29 Aug - Barclays Arena, HAMBURG: [CDLP tank] [Saul Nash pants]

31 Aug - Royal Arena, COPENHAGEN: [Casablanca Casa t-shirt]

1 Sep - Spektrum, OSLO: [Nike shoes] [Commes des Garçons x Lacoste polo] [Adidas jacket]

2 Sep - Hovet, STOCKHOLM: [Stone Island t-shirt], [Stone Island pants], [Salomon shoes]

4 Sep - Ice Hall, HELSINKI: [Pleasures x Sonic Youth jersey]

5 Sep - Saku Arena, TAILLINN: [1017 ALYX 9SM t-shirt] [Nike Air Max shoes] [Nike Windrunner fleece hoodie] [Nike joggers] [Nike trainers]

7 Sep - Arena Riga, RIGA: [Champion t-shirt] [Supreme x Lacoste track suit]

8 Sep - Zalgiris Arena, KAUNAS: [Neill Barrett t-shirt] [Neil Barrett IG post and IG story] [Sergio Tacchini tracksuit]

10 Sep - Tauron Arena, KRAKOW: [VTMNTS t-shirt] [Stone Island hoodie]

11 Sep - Atlas Arena, ŁÓDŹ: [Leones The Band tank top] [Converse high tops] [CP Company pants] [424 Logo hat] [Salomon shoes] [Mastermind hoodie]

13 Sep - Wiener Stadhalle D, VIENNA: [CP Company pants] [Palace hat]

14 Sep - Stozice Arena, LJUBLJANA: [Wales Bonner tank top]

15 Sep - Budapest Arena, BUDAPEST: [Stone Island cap] [Stone Island pants]

17 Sep - Arenele Romane, BUCHAREST: [Burberry t-shirt] [Burberry cap]

18 Sep - Arena Armeets, SOFIA: [black tank top] [Nike pants]

20 Sep - Petras Theater, ATHENS: [VTMNTS t-shirt] [Sunflower Mike shorts]

1 Oct - Bilbao Arena Miribilla, BILBAO (VIZCAYA): [Calvin Klein white tank top] [North Face pants] [Nike shoes] [Adidas Y 3 track pants] [Han Kjøbenhavn hoodie]

3 Oct - Altice Arena, LISBON: [CP Company graphic t-shirt] [CP Company pants] [Asics shoes] [Palace hoodie]

5 Oct - Wizink Center, MADRID: [Fred Perry x Pleasures t-shirt]

6 Oct - Palau Sant Jordi, BARCELONA: [Moncler t-shirt] [Customized face all over Hawaiian shirt]

8 Oct - Pala Alpitur, TURIN: [Sunspel beige tank top] [Stone Island pants] [Y/Project hat] [Adidas x Wales Bonner sweater and pants]

9 Oct - Unipol Arena, BOLOGNA: [Nanushka tank top] [Stone Island pants]

11 Oct - Rockhal, ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE: [Stone Island t-shirt]

12 Oct - Sportspaleis, ANTWERP: [Wales Bonner jacket] [1017 Alyx 9SM Studio bomber jacket]

14 Oct - Accor Arena, PARIS: [Balmain polo shirt]

15 Oct - Ziggo Dome, AMSTERDAM: [Givenchy tank top] [CP Company pants]

17 Oct - Lanxess Arena, COLOGNE: [Ralph Lauren polo shirt]

19 Oct - O2 Arena, PRAGUE: [Junya Watanabe t-shirt] [Nike pants]

20 Oct - Mercedes Benz Arena, BERLIN: [Kith black tank top] [Stone Island track pants] [Axel Arigato shoes] [Fred Perry t-shirt] [Alyx Studio hoodie]

22 Oct - Olympiahalle, MUNICH: [Burberry polo shirt]

23 Oct - Hallenstadion, ZURICH: [Stone Island t-shirt] [Stone Island trousers] [Axel Arigato shoes]

8 Nov - 3Arena, DUBLIN: [CDLP tank] [Reebok sweatshirt] [Saul Nash pants] [Nike mock neck top] [1017 Alyx 9SM jacket] [Vetements cap] [Thames MMXX top]

10 Nov - Utilita Arena, SHEFFIELD: [Givenchy logo tank top] [CP company pants] [Aimé Leon Doré hoodie] [Palace trousers]

11 Nov - AO Arena, MANCHESTER: [Aimé Leon Dore jacket] [Nike shoes]

12 Nov - Ovo Hydro, GLASGOW: [Palace Skateboards shirt] [Stone Island pants]

14 Nov - Brighton Center, BRIGHTON: [Farragamo polo]

15 Nov - International Arena, CARDIFF: [Casablanca Paris top]

17 Nov - The O2, LONDON: [Saul Nash vest] [Saul Nash track pants] [Comme Des Garçons shirt]

18 Nov - Resorts World Arena, BIRMINGHAM: [Burberry t-shirt] [Lacoste top]

23 Nov - Camden Roundhouse, Rolling Stone UK Awards, LONDON: [Neil Barrett mesh jacket] [black vest] [Hugo pants] [Grenson leather shoes]

Photo via lbfcult

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* by evm-photo

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Wednesday 5 February

We first had to find our work room: M202, as it turns out to be, in the Väre building.

Tarja kicked off the workshop by talking about the goals of the project, what needs to be done, the six questions that need to be covered in any concept. What? Why? To whom? How? Where? When? finishing with the fundamentals of brainstorming and mind-mapping. Also, the tutors introduced themselves by giving some background information about their expertise.

The students started immediately working together in their groups. Levels of activity, discussion and early idea formation were impressive.  It was as if they had known each other for a long time. Tutors were available for consulting.

We all ate lunch at the university student/staff restaurants, there are four in the Väre building.

There was also some time for the tutors Sam and Lode to visit the FabLab at the Aalto, one of the famous FabLabs in the world moulded after the MIT FabLab.

First ideas were presented at the end of the day.

Group 1 Emilis BA / VDA, Vilnius, Lithuania Rebekka BA / IUA, Reykjavik, Iceland Alina MA / Rovaniemi, University of Lapland, Finland (orig. Russia) focused on an idea of getting to know other people in the city, a concept in particular aimed at lonely or socially deprived people to network.

Group 2 Evelina BA / VDA, Vilnius, Lithuania Ali MA / Tallinn, Estonian Academy of Arts (orig. Iran) Yee  MA / Rovaniemi, University of Lapland, Finland (orig. Hong Kong) Group´s first ideas were about helping people to connect in space, perhaps using dots and other strategies. The stress was on encounters in the street without smartphones. Storytelling aspect is important in the concept, which will address awareness of cultural heritage, mythology.

Group 3 Ada BA / VDA, Vilnius, Lithuania Sylvia BA / IUA, Reykjavik, Iceland                    ��                                         Gintare MA / Aalto Arts, Finland (orig. Lithuania) This group wants to raise awareness on an animal cruelty around and other environmental issues of the world. They want to engage people to work together to solve important issues and empower people to take action in urgent situations.

Group 4 Elena BA/ VDA, Vilnius, Lithuania Beate BA / Art Academy of Latvia, Riga, Latvia Kawachi MA / Aalto Arts, Finland (orig. Japan) addressed the questions “does ‘public’ mean ‘just for humans’ and coexistence with other species”. Ideas about a raccoon dog, flying squirrels, mutant animals, AR and VR glasses were introduced.

Group 5 Ignas BA/ VDA, Vilnius Kristel MA / Tallinn, Estonian Academy of Arts Helmi MA / Aalto Arts, Finland Discussed an idea about an interactive metro screens system, use of screens in the metro cars to able people to communicate and interact, be creative,       paint etc.

Group 6 Goda BA / VDA, Vilnius, Lithuania Christopher MA / IUA, Reykjavik, Iceland (orig. Canada) Olga BA / Aalto Arts, Finland - exchange student (Netherlands, orig. Denmark) The group presented a mix of starting points, from anti gaming and technology, dark side of connectedness, diagnosis, quizzes and memes to narrative therapies. The group then continued by expressing an idea on players creating their own self-fulfilling prophecies, writing a different script for life and thus adopting a different future. This all sounded very philosophical and open to meanings, however, we all look forward to the group´s developing the presented ideas further.

Group 7 Austėja BA / VDA, Vilnius, Lithuania Vikram MA / IUA, Reykjavik, Iceland (orig. India) Fang Xuan MA / Aalto Arts, Finland (orig. Taiwan) talked about weather and ‘small talk’ and the use of it as a way to access knowledge and information, also e.g. light/clusters and fortune-telling were mentioned. The game could be a small-talk app including a weather report, simulations, to see how people respond to the weather. An emotional weather report could be included. The group also introduced as visual concept elements snow globes, domes or spheres.

During the afternoon, one of the tutors, Wulf Livingston, was able to respond to an invite to present some of his research at University of Helsinki Centre for Research on Addiction, Control and Governance (CEACG).

Later on in the evening, one third of the students and two tutors (Tarja and Wulf) went to ice-skate at the Ice Park, a first for some, a rink next to the main Railway Station.

In a really interesting mirroring of some of the projects, one of the tutors Wulf had a surreal Urban Space encounter on the metro. While traveling he had a message to his phone that inquired “did I just see you on the metro in Helsinki”. It appears that in the minute of overlap on the platform he was overhead and spotted by a lady whom he had not heard from or seen since they played in the same street as children, some 40 years previously. (A delightful 2 hour catch up over coffee ensued on Saturday morning).

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Dome Square, Central District, Riga, Latvia Photo by Daniels Joffe on Unsplash

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Не буду спамить фотками из Риги. Вы все и так здесь были и знаете что этот город прекрасен❤️ #riga #latvia #travel (Riga Dome Square) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rgnahJjaZ/?igshid=kahifvlr8wj2