The birthplace of Alfreds Krūklis is at the site of the former home "Būdnieki"

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The memorial marks the site of the former home. Poet Alfreds Krūklis was born on May 11, 1921. Not far from the home site, there is a wild service tree that has grown into a majestic tree. Beneath its canopy is a stone bench and table – just as described in the poet’s poem and song “Mežābele” (The Wild Service Tree): “It was May, and the wild service tree’s blossom was so white, beneath it an old stone bench and table...” (A. Krūklis)

Every year in May, memorial and remembrance events are held by the wild service tree in honor of the poet.