Sun museum

1. Sunmuseum

2. People collect many different things! Even Sun decorations! It’s the first Sun museum in Europe

3. Everything begun 11 years ago with this little pendant brought by the author Iveta Gražule from the sunny Portugal... The first sun... …the smallest one in all museum!

4. …right now there are about 400 sun decorations from many countries representing different cultures!

6. We have only one Sun for all people here on this planet, however each of us has a very different notion and interpretation of it! This is how people perceive the Sun all accross the world!

7. If we travel all accross the planet we see so different people, how many different are countries, cultures, traditions, folclore, mythologies and Solar gods!

8. No one can tell us today when exactly admiration for this solar object which has long been a source of light, warmth and fertility, took place for the very first time. Sun worship has been a very old tradition

9. Ever since ancient times and even nowadays Sun impact on people is way beyond measure! One way or another, knowingly or unaware, people have always subordinated their lives to the natural progression of time, hence to the Sun for cult status for it has always given a warmth and cover, but what is more important - possibility of life here on Earth because of it`s energy!

10. The Sun has always had a great effect on our planet, all animate and inanimate nature, humans, our way of thinking, lifestyle and attitude towards one or another thing!

11. The Sun as a God It`s magical power is felt not only in a physical world but also in higher spheres, which has been the basis for divine power ascription to the Sun, it`s worship as a God!

12. Basic exposition

13. Sun motives are in: The Sun in latvian folklore Ancient Baltic tribes did not have Sun gods, however they expressed their adoration for this Solar object through the sun symbols or signs and folk songs... - dainas or folksongs Saule brauca debesīs Ar dzeltenu kumeliņu; Saules meitai kāzas dzēra, Pērkons jāja vedībās. Spoža, spoža tā saulīte, Kas spīd pašās debesīs; Ir tad būtu vēl spožāka, Kaut mākoņi neaizsegtu.

14. The Sun in latvian folklore There is also a separate exhibition of decors made by latvian craftsmen and artists, their vision about the Sun! Vija Dzintare -Trejas saules motīvs Saulīte [2009]

15. Moreover, there is one more additional collection of disstaffs with many latvian sun symbols Author of disstaffs - ethnograph Valdis Orlovs

16. Disstaff – a tool for spinning

18. Sun signs can also be seen in: Disstaff is only one example where many different sun symbols and motives can be found! - jewelry

19. Sun signs can also be seen in: Disstaff is only one example where many different sun symbols and motives can be found! - State Emblem

20. and…- coins

21. Sun signs can also be found on: - bank-note

22. Workshop • gypsum sun moulds • acrylic colours and paintbrushes • herbal tea

23. Museum shop - sunny souvenirs and gifts

24. Many activities and exhibitions are held in Sun Museum • Charity activities and concerts • Weddings and birthday parties • Workshops

25. Museum is open every day from 10:00 till 19:00 Vaļņu street 30, Riga www.saulesmuzejs.lv

26. Thank you!