BB.lv: “We appear to be Europe, however the look of the city surroundings is sort of repulsive”

Director Ilona Bruvere, who has lived overseas for a very long time – in Germany, mentioned on TV24 that she got here to the conclusion that tales regarding what an exquisite nation we have now don’t work. In this system, she commented in additional element on the information that enough authorities funding just isn’t allotted to advertise Latvia’s picture in worldwide markets, in addition to appeal to vacationers.

“Individuals who have an impression of the land or the nation that they noticed intimately will not be mistaken. As an instance there’s some type of chaos, some outdated and rotten homes, fences that aren’t erected, filth… We’re not a 3rd world nation. We must be Europe, however for us the sight of the city surroundings, which, along with the middle and Agenskalns, represents its new homes, might be very repulsive! Like on a Soviet collective farm,” Bruvere mentioned within the TV24 program.

Is it that dangerous? To the presenter’s clarifying query, the director answered within the affirmative: “Sure, a lot!” As a result of you have to care for the surroundings! That is terribly vital.”

Bruvere additionally added that associates from overseas not too long ago came over her in Latvia.

“In fact, they are saying how stunning this Artwork Nouveau model quarter is! What a phenomenal museum, good and all that… And if we informed one thing regarding how educated we’re or how great every part is right here, how stunning our nature is… Properly, nature is in all places on the planet! Individuals don’t dwell exterior of nature! So, in precept, I agree with pondering extra regarding what you do, how you reside. And this may be seen from afar! You possibly can actually really feel it whenever you get on a tram,” she emphasised.