National traditions of Latvia. Habits, mentality and the way of living
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Latvian culture and traditions are deeply rooted in antiquity. Latvians have preserved a number of traditional features of their ancient culture. In …
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Riga is known as the most expensive Baltic city. Moreover, the extraordinary hospitality of Riga residents will amuse you. Locals are kind and polite people, but the main feature of the Latvian mentality is individualism and irresistible desire to rely on oneself only. Latvians are mostly reserved, withdrawn, laconic, especially when it comes to dealing with strangers or unfamiliar people. Observance of the distance, restraint, and caution, tolerance to neighbors are characteristic signs of the … Read more
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Jurmala Running Festival is held in the city on April 14. This event is dedicated to sports and a healthy lifestyle. You can take part in dozens of both serious and comic sports competitions on this day, in addition to running along the beautiful city streets and the embankment. A separate animation program is provided for children. Opera fans can visit the selection round of the international Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition in mid-April. Both famous artists and aspiring singers … Read more
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Every year on June 24, Liepaja hosts a lot of interesting cultural events; you can hear the melodious music and mischievous laugh everywhere. In the festive day, residents are trying to go outside, as mass festivities take place precisely in suburban areas. The winter solstice is another significant pagan date. It is also celebrated widely and implies most unusual rituals. The main festive fun is dragging a log. This tradition gave the holiday its second name – the night of dragging logs. … Read more
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Jani Day or solstice is, without a doubt, one of the most interesting and unusual national celebrations. This holiday appeared approximately during the early medieval years when local people felt obliged to thank Jani, the fertility god, for a good harvest. With time, the holiday lost its sacral meaning and most rituals were forgotten, but local people still follow some of those ancient traditions. For example, many prefer to go to the countryside on the holiday day in order to be closer … Read more
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