Another way of getting from Folk Song Garden to Folk Song Hill is Māra’s trail, which is 300 m long and crosses Māra’s stream. An ancient tradition says that on the morning of March 25, which is Māra’s Day, people must wash themselves in the stream, which flows toward the East, before the sun rises. Such people can expect to be strong and healthy. This belief led to the name of the small stream and the trail.
The sides of the trail are surrounded by bird-cherries, meadowsweet, peonies and pennywort. There is also the sculpture “Summer Solstice Stone.”
The sculpture “Summer Solstice Stone”
The Summer Solstice is a time when the Sun is at its apex. It represents the longest day and shortest night of the year. Latvians know the Solstice as John’s Festival, and traditions related to the celebration can lead to discoveries about the mighty power of nature. It is specifically during this festival that one can feel how all living things gather up their strength, flourish in unaccustomed vividness, and are prepared to share themselves generously with everyone. God, nature and humankind come together in unity which creates harmony.