Ex-Director of Salacgriva Municipality TIC
In 2016 on the “Day of the lamprey” (Nēģu diena) in Salacgriva, despite the extremely expressive autumn rain and wind, Blacksmith Gatis Pīpkalējs managed a 6-hour blacksmith workshop. Visitors were surprised at this opportunity, everybody wanted to check the weight of the hammer, to demonstrate a rhythmic attempt to iron. Thanks to blacksmith Gatis for the cooperation – the outing lesson was interesting for both children and parents, and it is great that such an activity is possible in any place where the festival is planned!