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Latvia's name around the world
We are 2 travelers and we have just returned from our World Trip carried out mainly by hitchhiking- we travelled through 64 countries in 5 continents for 17 months. During this trip we have introduced countless nations with Latvia and now we are sharing this experience in honor of Latvias birthday.
Specially woven flag of Latvia travels to the Latvian people around the world
Within the framework of the initiative “Way of Latvian Flag”, the national flag of Latvia and a special book of messages travel to the Latvian people around the world before the Centenary of the State of Latvia. Latvians in every country on the route are invited to write a wish to Latvia on the occasion of its centenary.
The May 4th White Tablecloth Celebrations
On May 4, Latvia's Independence Restoration Day, Latvians across the world are invited to participate in the White Tablecloth Celebration to commemorate what was a new beginning for Latvia in 1990 as the country adopted a declaration to restore its independence from the Soviet Union.
XV Latvian Song Festival in Canada
The XV Latvian Song Festival in Canada will take place in Toronto from July 4-7, 2019, in celebration of Latvia’s centenary.
XIV Latvian Song and Dance Festival in Baltimore
The 2017 Latvian Song and Dance Festival of America will take place in Baltimore, Maryland, returning to the East Coast for the first time since 1978. In the spirit of the festival’s theme, “On the Road to Latvia’s Centennial,” we invite you to celebrate the history of Latvian-American song and dance, ensuring a meaningful future for these traditions.
Latvian Song Festival in Esslingen
Esslingen is one of the few German cities that survived World War II intact. Latvians gathered in Esslingen 70 years ago and again we call on everybody to meet on June 15-18 to revive the historic events of Esslingen, sing and dance in the city's streets, parks, yards and concert halls.