From wiki:
The Latvian Song and Dance Festival (Latvian Vispārējie latviešu Dziesmu un Deju svētki) is one of the largest amateur choral events in the world and an important event in Latvian culture and social life. It is also a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The All-Latvian Song and Dance Festival have been held since 1873, normally every five years.
During the festival’s exhibitions of photography, art and folk craft, orchestra concerts, and a festive parade also take place. Events and competitions leading up to the event occur throughout the period between festivals.
Approximately 30,000 performers altogether participate in the event. Although usually folksongs and classical choir songs are sung, with emphasis on a cappella singing, recently modern popular songs have been incorporated into the repertoire.
You can read more about this huge cultural event here.
Ilze
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Looks a wonderful event. I’d love to be able to visit at that time.
Every 5 years 🙂 Now you have to wait!
Mmmmm! We’ll have to see. Good target 😃
Wonderful photos and culture! ❤️🤗
Thank you!
Beautiful culture and so colorful!!😁🌼😍
Some say latvians are “gray” but I guess we save our colorful side for Song and Dance Festival.
Looks like a fun time and yes colorful!! Do you go to it?
NO! The price for the ticket is high and that would be fine. But all the tickets were sold just in 15 minutes!!!! So not for REGULAR people!
Does look colourful. What a wonderful event for your country! Thank you for sharing with us.
What a grand and fabulous celebration – wow!
It realy is grand 🙂
Dear Ilze, have youn heard anything about the legend of Amber io and the Baltic virgin? Any sources will be appreciated – thank you in advance!