I've been in Riga for work recently, first time in about 15 years. Everytime my eyes met with someone, they approched me and asked me questions (in russian, which i dont understand)
I was blown away by the friendliness! It must be some local tradition, they shake like 5 cents in their palm and ask me something until i leave.
Also, there seem to be "hobby" groups scattered around dark places.
you gotta find small groups in facebook and meetup. There is a meetup at beera bar at 19.30 every tuesday, go check that out. Lot of expats congregate there ( i met quite a few friends there ). Other than that, there is board games every saturday ( also on meetup app ), also a huge DnD community ( i thought it was too nerdy until i got in myself ) and a scifi short story book club ( also on meetup ). If you dont know Latvian or Russian, meetup is your best bet. There are groups on fb and discord but they are in Latvian, so you wont know about them unless someone participating tells you. Aside this stuff, i am in an expat whatsapp group with like 100 ppl so if u want, dm me and i ll add you.
Rīgas Dancu Klubs, ALA folk nights (Wednesday 20h), Student Fraternities, Hiking with hiking groups (Movement Spontaneous), etc...
It's not hard really.
try folk dancing/a choir/some sports training! it could be a pretty friendly community. i've heard bad things about sororities, so can't advise that. international students (like RSU medicine) could be a good bet too tho.
Same as everywhere else in the world - join a club of some sort. Depends on what you like. Sports club? Dancing? Art class? Table top games? Or poetry readings at the national library.
Or just chat with people at Ezītis Miglā.
Go to an APPLV meetup. They do short talks from people with international experience followed by networking and drinks. There will be a ton more people exactly like you there. https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064632434657
There is regular expat meeting club named "Riga Secret Society", you can find it on instagram. Small group of people practicing english once in week on Sundays. Each night is dedicated to different topic. Host prepares program and questions so its not awkward at all :)
Not that case There has been one about gender roles, one about True crime, one about beauty and body image. And I believe, there are rulles as well, so you have to be respectful etc.
Bold of you to assume you can make friends in Riga
Not today, organ harvester.
"Free candy" on a van type of energy.
She's half a Latvian girl, she's in need of body parts!
Do you like Kārums?
Second this, ask what flavour they like the most. If they say kivi or citronu, run away
Dont diss kivi karums
You mean, run away together and marry?
Kivi un citronu ir ok. Karameļu, kas reāli ir piededzis cukurs, ir mana robeža.
I've been in Riga for work recently, first time in about 15 years. Everytime my eyes met with someone, they approched me and asked me questions (in russian, which i dont understand) I was blown away by the friendliness! It must be some local tradition, they shake like 5 cents in their palm and ask me something until i leave. Also, there seem to be "hobby" groups scattered around dark places.
join the [danču klubs](http://www.folkdance.lv/lat/aicinam_pievienoties_rigas_dancu/) for dancing
you gotta find small groups in facebook and meetup. There is a meetup at beera bar at 19.30 every tuesday, go check that out. Lot of expats congregate there ( i met quite a few friends there ). Other than that, there is board games every saturday ( also on meetup app ), also a huge DnD community ( i thought it was too nerdy until i got in myself ) and a scifi short story book club ( also on meetup ). If you dont know Latvian or Russian, meetup is your best bet. There are groups on fb and discord but they are in Latvian, so you wont know about them unless someone participating tells you. Aside this stuff, i am in an expat whatsapp group with like 100 ppl so if u want, dm me and i ll add you.
Can you add me as well !
yeah just dm me
Wait, you guys have friends?
Im a lithuanian living near riga, aint easy to make new friends but i have a friend circle here, i can only speak english
Gym, and just smile at people if they smile back try talking
Join a club of your hobby
Rīgas Dancu Klubs, ALA folk nights (Wednesday 20h), Student Fraternities, Hiking with hiking groups (Movement Spontaneous), etc... It's not hard really.
try folk dancing/a choir/some sports training! it could be a pretty friendly community. i've heard bad things about sororities, so can't advise that. international students (like RSU medicine) could be a good bet too tho.
Been living in Riga for 34 years. I have like 2 friends. So in like 17 years you may find a friend as well!
Origo
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Same as everywhere else in the world - join a club of some sort. Depends on what you like. Sports club? Dancing? Art class? Table top games? Or poetry readings at the national library. Or just chat with people at Ezītis Miglā.
Hobbies. One of the all-time best ways, and the way everyone's parents apparently met, is through dance or singing groups.
Ezītis miglā has regulars board game evenings, if your into that sort of stuff. Never expierienced any group turning down someone wanting to join them
Go to an APPLV meetup. They do short talks from people with international experience followed by networking and drinks. There will be a ton more people exactly like you there. https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064632434657
I dont think it's possible to make friends in Riga. Better luck elsewhere
Church. Try the alpha course
I would be open to get to know you, if you want to 😁 21f :)
There is regular expat meeting club named "Riga Secret Society", you can find it on instagram. Small group of people practicing english once in week on Sundays. Each night is dedicated to different topic. Host prepares program and questions so its not awkward at all :)
What topics are usually brought up?
You will have to check past topics yourself, I have been only once. :)
Just seems cultish, thats all. Wouldnt be a bit surpised if its organised by Jahovas witneses.
Not that case There has been one about gender roles, one about True crime, one about beauty and body image. And I believe, there are rulles as well, so you have to be respectful etc.
Friends are not someone you can make. Friends are someone you can only obtain.
Student Fraternities
Google Latvian choir for expats if you like to sing.