teams from many universities in Latvia were competing in a rally with self-made machines. This was the year when the "Students' Paradise" anthem was made. The event was being broadcast in portals draugiem.lv and studentuparadize.lv. 2009 In 2009 the event happened on 25 September and it was organized by the 20 biggest universities in Latvia. The event in "Arena Riga" was attended by more than 10,000 both current and prospective students. On this year there were several stages – Main Floor, Love & Music Floor, Rock Floor and VIP Floor. Many artists performed such as Instrumenti, Instrumenti, Aisha, Ivo Fomins, PeR, Dzelzs Vilks, "Iedomu Spārni", "Dziļā Nemaņā", Crash, Gustavito, Kaspar Kondrat, Deros, and Roberts Lejasmeijers. Students were able to attend many party booths operated by the participating universities, colleges and academies. The event was opened by the rectors of universities and the Mayor of Riga, Nils Ušakovs and the Prime Minister of Latvia, Valdis Dombrovskis. On September, before the event, there was also a pre-party and a Drift Party. The Drift Party was held next to the Olimpia shopping centre and student teams participated in car's pushing competition as well as watching drifters demonstrations. 2010 On 24 September 2010 "Students' Paradise" was attended by more than 11,000 students, which was a record in "Students' Paradise" history and other students' events in terms of the number of attendees! At the event 40 different artists performed from 7 countries all over the world on 9 stages. The host of the event was Māris Grigalis, and Dollarman (USA), GACHO, Musiqq, Aisha, Ēnas, Pienvedēja Piedzīvojumi, Seat Free, WILD, Droydi (Brazil), Gabbi Lopez (UK), Moses Malone (DK), Kaspars Zlidnis, and Dvīnes performed, as well as others. In the territory of "Arena Riga" were situated pools, where the Red Bull Bull Winch Session was located. The event was opened this year by the vice-mayor of Riga, Ainārs Šlesers, rectors of universities, air acrobats and more than 40 dancers. 2011-present References External links Official site for "Student's Paradise" Festivals in Latvia Education in Latvia Youth festivals Autumn events in Latvia