In 1873, brave men known as the New Latvians held the first-ever Latvian song festival under the watchful eye of oppressive censorship. This massive celebration, featuring 1,003 singers – both men and women – changed the course of the nation’s history. It stands as a unique example of non-violent resistance in the fight for freedom against imperialism, led by Latvia’s entrepreneurs, writers, publicists and ordinary villagers.
Andris Bulis
Marta Jančevska
Vilis Daudziņš
Ainārs Ančevskis
Priit Pius
Andris Keišs
Ģirts Ķesteris
Nauris Brikmanis
Marina Rebeka
Arūnas Valinskas
Kārlis Dzintars Zahovskis
Bohdan Graczyk
Aleksandr Okunev