The celebration takes place every 5 years and is a complex week-long series of concerts of Latvian folk music. The history of it started 140 years ago whcn the Latvians gathered to show their independence from the Germans by performing their folk dances and songs. Mostly folk music is on the programme of which I have always been a fan.
UNESCO has recognized this unique event as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. A choir of 13 000 singers participate in the final concert.
The Latvians prepare for the festival beforehand when choirs, ochestras are shortlisted. Only the best singers, dancers, musicians of the country participate.
Now, my personal experience:
UNESCO has recognized this unique event as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. A choir of 13 000 singers participate in the final concert.
The Latvians prepare for the festival beforehand when choirs, ochestras are shortlisted. Only the best singers, dancers, musicians of the country participate.
Now, my personal experience:
