In the first week of February ( February 8), Riga hosted the first meeting of Tatars and Bashkirs of Latvia in 2014 with a varied program. The event was open to anyone, wishing to visit or participate in it. Before the meeting a preparatory work was carried out, and information evening lasted more than 5 hours.

The meeting began with a demonstration of the clip on Tatar tea. And later, everyone could enjoy real Tatar tea, prepared in the best tradition of “Secrets of Tatar cuisine”.

Quiz alternated with various cognitive fun and entertainment.

Tatar and Bashkir folk riddles were guessed. It was interesting and unusual.

And many more . Everyone, who guessed right the answer received a surprise – the music of different Tatar and Bashkir performers from various countries.

All together sang karaoke. Folk and modern pop songs. Even voting was held – in the group of folk songs, most of all wanted to sing “Bass kyzym Epipe “.

There were poems by Musa Jalil, read out by heart.

For little ones a cartoon “Shurale” was shown.

All together, watched the movie “Treasure OK” ( 2013 ). And it was noticeable, how the all actively discussed interesting moments and familiar types of Kazan as well as criticized some disliked moments.

Kubyz sounded in live performance .

But in the end – Tatar tea, treats, music and chat.

During the meeting, all participants learned good news that a radio transmission of Latvian Tatar-Bashkir society Chishmya was recognized as the best broadcasting among national minorities in Latvia ( Editor of transmission Fauzia Bulusheva). Broadcasting is on air once a month for 30 minutes.