Latvian Blonde Festival

New Zealanders have a lot to learn from post Communist Europe. It seems that people get all gloomy during times of economic doom.

Latvia on the other hand got their shit together and the Latvian Blonde Association last year created a parade and other events to brighten up everybodys mood. This involved several hundred blonde women (and other women I'm sure) to dress up in mini skirts, pink tight tops and high heels and they marched down the main street in Riga. Needless to say, this gathered international exposure and thousands of photos were circulated around the globe making everybody happy :) Funds raised went directly to building a playground for disabled children in Riga.

The success for this festival has meant they are doing it all again this year. In fact this coming weekend, May 28-30th, blondes from all over Europe will take part in a festival including Marilyn Monroe competitions, the parade and of course a pink after party. Going by the amazing photos of last year it is going to be epic...

Which begs the question, why am I going on about it.

Because, I am going to it.

Flights booked last year, acommodation in Riga booked even earlier... I have contacts in Riga including the chief organiser the 2008/9 Mrs Universe - whom I will be meeting the day I arrive! I have been in contact with the organisers pretty much as soon as I read about the first one last year and I am going to every single event while enjoying a 4 day weekend in Riga.
When I organise trips, I don't go half way!

Riga is an ideal place for this sort of event to be held in as it is where many gorgeous women live and of course the surrounding countries of central/eastern Europe have many equally stunning women who will attend. You would honestly have difficulty having this festival in NZ :)

So expect a few days of quiet from me over the latter parts of the week and I shall post photos here or Facebook to share of this exciting and fun festival!