Latvian wedding crowns are a beautiful blend of tradition and symbolism, worn by brides and grooms on their big day ...

A massive collecting effort of Latvian folk songs took place during the latter half of the 19th century, coinciding with the period of National awakening in Europe. Carried out by Latvians themselves, ...

Thousands of Latvians and members of its diaspora from around the world travelled to Toronto this weekend to celebrate the history and culture of this small country on the shores of the Baltic Sea, ...

Every five years, Riga hosts a traditional song and dance festival that draws over 30,000 people—mostly Latvians, and many from expat homes all over the globe. This year is one of those years, and ...

The kokle, a traditional Latvian folk music instrument, soon will take center stage during Tea Time in Toledo. Latvia native Valdis Garuts of Beaverton, Ore., will play the kokle at the Toledo Senior ...