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Book shows Latvian traditional skirts; they had pockets!
Book shows Latvian traditional skirts; they had pockets!
The Latvian National Museum of History (LNVM) has launched a new book “Skirts in Latvia in the early 19th-20th century”. It's a voluminous study devoted specifically to this traditional clothing. The book compiles 500 types of skirts, part of the museum's clothing and textile collection that covers all regions of Latvia.
Latvian History museum looks for old color photos
Latvian History museum looks for old color photos
The National History Museum of Latvia (LNVM) is planning a new exhibition titled "Colorful Latvia" and is inviting to public to participate in the creation of it, LNVM said January 13.
Another cultural year ahead
Another cultural year ahead
The year 2019 promises a sustained cultural effort in the form of both private and public initiatives in Latvia.
Literary matriarch Aspazija hailed on sesquicentennial
Literary matriarch Aspazija hailed on sesquicentennial

Latvia’s foremost leading lady of literature Aspazija (Elga Rozenberga) was hailed on the occasion of her 150th birthday Monday, March 16 not just in Latvia but also elsewhere around the world where she is well known as one of Latvia’s key poets and playwrights, and the life companion of her age-cohort and soulmate, the poet, politician and social philosopher Rainis (Jānis Pliekšāns).