Latvia plans annual Cleanup for 20th year
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Latvia will hold its annual "Big Cleanup" on April 24th, 2027, both within the country and among Latvian communities living abroad.
The event began in 2008 when then-President Valdis Zatlers supported the initiative and has grown into a yearly tradition. Organizers Vita Jaunzeme believes the cleanup has fostered a lasting commitment to environmental responsibility among Latvians, shaping a generation that values a clean and green country.
The "Big Cleanup" originally started as a way to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Latvian statehood, but it evolved into a broader, informal spring cleaning tradition. Rūta Dimanta, head of the charity Ziedot.lv, and singer Katrīna Dimanta will serve as Goodwill Ambassadors for the 20th anniversary event, encouraging continued participation. Zatlers recently stated he hopes Latvia’s experience will inspire similar efforts worldwide. The organizers anticipate ongoing participation to maintain progress and encourage a greater connection between people and nature.
