In September 2009 British Council Latvia launched a new initiative “Intercultural Embassy invites…” which is a follow-up activity of the British Council’s project “Intercultural Navigators”. Within this activity project participants had become Intercultural Ambassadors and the British Council Latvia office in Blaumaņa Street 5a-2 turned into a ‘Intercultural Embassy’. Guest speakers who are invited to ‘Intercultural Embassy’ evening talks are ‘thought masters’ in various topical issues on intercultural dialogue and diversity as well as people who have significant experience of different cultures or subcultures. Information is presented through their personal experience and thus is the platform of understanding and learning by leaving academic text books aside.

Until December 2009 “Intercultural Embassy invites…” happened once every 2 weeks. Thanks to the interest of visitors we will continue to be the ‘Intercultural Embassy’ also in the year 2010 and will have our talks once a month.

An evening of British Culture

We invite you to take part in an Evening of British Culture, which will take place on Friday, 24th of September, at 7 pm in the cosy office of British Council Latvia (Blaumana Street 5a – 2, Riga).

The evening is part of  the programme of European Language Day 2010 in Latvia and is a continuation of British Council Latvia's initiative “Intercultural Embassy invites…”.

The evening of British Culture will gather, for a tea and chat, people who have been or who are still interacting with British culture in many different ways – country of origin, studies, work, sports, values and life style or music and arts. Guests of the evening will share their stories that will allow exploring, constructing or reassuring different ideas of what British culture is.

The evening of British Culture will be hosted by the music project “NiMO” (Nick Gotham and DJ Monsta). The talented artists will perform Scottish melodies, Nick Gotham will present his composition "Asleep In A Field" and DJ Monsta will play a selection of contemporary British songs mixing it with a live scratching performance.

In order to participate in the evening please apply online by filling in the application form below. Application deadline is 23rd of September 2010.

Black tea with milk and cookies will be available, but you are welcome to bring other snacks with you.

The language of the evening is English.

The entrance to the event is free.