Project "Sound of Riga"

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From August 1 to December 31, 2022, SOCINTEGRA, in cooperation with Ziedot.lv and Latvenergo, implemented the project “Sound of Riga” (“Ieskaņo Rīgu!").

The main idea was to combine and continue earlier initiatives:

  • “Touch” — an exhibition of tactile objects for people with visual impairments;
  • “Recording Riga” — 30 audio recordings describing Riga’s architectural landmarks;
  • practical workshops with blind participants.

Within the project, 30 audio installations with 3D sound were created, linked to architectural sites. These included authentic city sounds — street noise, creaking doors, birdsong, rain, and wind. All of this enriched the visual image with soundscapes and made it accessible to people with visual impairments.