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.
Vilis Daudziņš
Andris Bulis
Ainārs Ančevskis
Andris Keišs
Marta Jančevska
Ģirts Ķesteris
Nauris Brikmanis
Priit Pius
Marina Rebeka
Arūnas Valinskas
Kārlis Dzintars Zahovskis
Bohdan Graczyk