21. Lettország / Latvia :: Culture & Tourism Links : Kulturális és Idegenforgalmi International catalogue of culture and tourism. Internationaler kultureller und touristischer Katalog. Nemzetközi kulturális és idegenforgalmi katalógus. http://katalogus.kulturinfo.hu/lv.html

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23. Main Cultural Policy Postulates Of Latvia MINISTRY OF culture REPUBLIC OF latvia. Ministry of culture, Republicof latvia Pages compiled and server space provided by LATNET. http://vip.latnet.lv/culture/English/main.htm

MINISTRY OF CULTURE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA MAIN CULTURAL POLICY POSTULATES OF LATVIA RIGA, 1995 The main postulates of the cultural policy are a joint agreement between the State and society, confirmed by the Saeim which defines the main principles, aims and tasks of the national cultural programme and works out a package of legal draft project as well as puts into practice the State cultural policy. I CULTURE AND STATE POLICY II THE MOST IMPORTANT TASKS OF STATE CULTURAL POLICY III THE MECHANISM OF PUTTING CULTURAL POLICY INTO PRACTICE LAWS, GOVERNMENT DECISIONS, NORMATIVE ACTS FINANCING THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF CULTURAL ADMINISTRATION ... INFORMATION, RESEARCH, FORMATION OF PUBLIC OPINION AND ACTIVITIES IV EDUCATION AS THE BASIS AND FUTURE OF CULTURE GENERAL EDUCATION CULTURAL EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATION ... SCIENCE V THE PROCESS OF CULTURE. TRADITIONS AND CREATIVE WORK CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESENT DAY ARTISTIC CULTURE. CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Professional creative art ... Folk art, craftmanship, amateur activities VI THE INFRACTRUCTURE OF CULTURE. PROPAGATION OF CULTURE AND ITS ACCESSIBILITY

24. THE CULTURAL AND ETHNIC SITUATION IN LATVIA DURING THE EARLY AND MIDDLE IRON AGE people, as a cultural substratum, participated in the establishment of the Lettigallianculture in southeastern latvia and the Lithuanian culture in eastern http://vip.latnet.lv/hss/vasks.htm

Andrejs Vasks THE CULTURAL AND ETHNIC SITUATION IN LATVIA DURING THE EARLY AND MIDDLE IRON AGE (1st - 8th Century AD) During the early Iron Age, there were several large regions in what is now Latvia where populations were linked more closely by various economic, personal, religious and, one can assume, adminstative and political contacts. Strengthening of these links facilitated the cultural heterogeneity of various regions within the territory, something that presumably was also caused by ethnic differences. These differences were manifested in burial traditions, ornamentation, and occasionally in tools and pottery. It should be noted that none of these regions lay entirely within Latvia each of them also covered some territory in neighboring countries. The northernmost border of the Latvian territory which was occupied by the ancestors of the Curonians cannot be specified with any precision. Judging from the distribution of gravesites, it probably did not stretch much beyond the Durbe lake. The discovery of a few scattered sites allows specialists to move the border a bit further to the North, perhaps to Kazdanga. Even farther to the North up to the Abava river and the Lower Venta, there is a broad zone in which archaeologists have found no traces of the early Iron Age. Apparently this was a sparsely populated region which separated Balts to the South from Baltic Finns to the North. In the territory which was populated by the ancestors of Curonians, no paleoanthropological materials from the early Iron Age have been discovered, so there is no possibility to provide a physical characterization of the inhabitants from that time. Based on various indirect evidence, we can conclude that the ancestors of the Curonians had a gracile and narrow-faced anthropological type (Èesnis1985).

25. Cultural Life the 1800s, their descendants continued to wield enormous power and influence inLatvia. show that the downtrodden Latvians had a history and culture as grand http://www.balticsww.com/tourist/latvia/culture.htm

Tourist Guide Cultural Life Latvian Tourist Guide Riga: An Introduction Vitals Quotables ... Latvian History Maps Latvia Riga Nightclubs Rave/Dance Music ... Yellow Pages Other Latvian-related tourist articles: Rave/Dance Music Latvian Opera Wine: A Baltic Guide Jewish Riga ... The Bear Slayer The Latvian National Symphony Orchestra , tel. 722-4850; and the Latvija National Choir , tel. 722-3839, are a good bet any time. Performances are usually at either the concert hall at Kalku iela 11a (H-3) or at Amatu iela 6 (H-2) in the Great Guild Hall ; tel. 721-3798. The Great Guild Hall box office sells tickets for classical performances taking place all over town; tel. 722-4432. The Dome Cathedral , (H-2) at Doma laukums 1, is also a venue for concerts, often featuring its world-famous organ; tel. 735-6699. The Wagner Hall , (H-3) at R. Vagnera 4, also has regular concerts; tel. 721-0817. Also Ave Sol concert hall, (F-1) Citadeles 7, tel. 702-7570. A good web site on Latvian music is at www.music.lv

26. Nordic Culture > Nordic And Baltic Countries In The European Union Northern Europe in the EU The integration of Estonia, latvia and Lithuania intothe European Union strengthens the cultural influence and the economic weigth http://www.scandinavica.com/culture/society/EU.htm

Shopping Travel Email Nordic Culture ... en español Shopping Scandinavian Shop Community Your email Chat Forums Send a card ... Nordic games Living in Scandinavia Nordic Culture Employment Immigration Tourist info Newsletter Do you want to keep informed of our updates on Nordic culture? Click here to read more... Northern Europe in the EU The integration of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania into the European Union strengthens the cultural influence and the economic weigth of northern Europe, Mattias Akselsson reports from Sweden From two millennia of war to a new era of cooperation Only 25 years ago a simple holiday tour around northern Europe would have been much more complicated than just getting on the plane. When anyone in the United States could move, live and work freely from snowy Washington to sunny Florida, Europe still was a complicated puzzle of dozens of travel visas, stamps, tolls, endless permits and small currencies. The history-rich Baltic capitals were cut-off the rest of the world by courtesy of the Soviet Union and the Nordic countries meant for the average person a remote and isolated territory near the north pole. It took the Europeans two thousand years and many shameful wars to realize that people do have a better life in peace than in war and that cooperation creates more development than isolation. As the European countries leave aside their historical rivalries and parochial pride, many are now enjoying the benefits of integration and economic cooperation. Like in the US, anyone in the EU can now also move, live and work freely from snowy Finland to sunny Spain: British pensioners can retire in France, Portuguese students can attend Polish universities, Swedish citizens can work in Austria, etc.

27. Latvia Cultural / Education Policy culture and education. Education and culture are issues of centralimportance in the public debate in latvia. The country has an http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/www/en/laenderinfos/laender/laender_ausgabe_html?

28. Latvia Cultural / Education Policy latvia. Cultural and educational policy. (Last updated in October 2003). Educationand culture are issues of central importance in the public debate in latvia. http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/www/en/laenderinfos/laender/print_html?type_id=13

29. Latvian Academy Of Culture Contact information Academy of culture Address Ludzas iela 24 Riga LV1003,latvia Tel +371 7140175 Fax +371 7141012 e-mail admin@lka.edu.lv, http://www.latfilma.lv/lka/

Latvian Academy of Culture A short history Study system at the Academy Departments Study Programmes Contact information: Academy of Culture Address: Ludzas iela 24 Riga LV-1003, Latvia Tel: +371 7140175 Fax: +371 7141012 e-mail: admin@lka.edu.lv

30. 1Up Travel : Latvia - History And Culture Of Latvia. latvia Explore the Beautiful culture and the History of latvia. latvianis one latvia History and culture. History Archaeologists have http://www.1uptravel.com/international/europe/latvia/history-culture.html

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31. Business Culture, Practices, Protocol, Customs And Business Etiquette In Latvia Information and links to latvia business culture, practices, protocol and businessetiquette including practical tips on doing international business. http://www.businessculture.com/latvia/

Business Culture in Latvia Find out about business culture, practices, protocol, customs and business etiquette in Latvia. Learn about doing business in Latvia, commerce, marketing, corporate structure, negotiating, establishing connections and finding your partner. Receive latest information on Latvia business organization, manners, building relationship, correspondence, traditions, regulations, export, import, selling and buying tactics. Get practical tips on meeting protocol, business entertainment, communication, company policy, social customs, commerce, trading and cross-cultural training. Choose Your Report Doing Business in Latvia Reports on doing business in Latvia, business culture, practices, protocol and etiquette. Enter here to view the topics. Reports for Corporate Intranets Country-specific reports on business culture and protocol, local regulations, negotiating, import and export, investment, business travel and much more. Enter here for information. Reports on International Management Learn how to cope with complex international management and global human resources issues. Enter

32. Art Culture For Latvia Living in latvia Art culture. About latvia Art culture. ANI Art Gallery ANI Art Gallery - ART DECO - ART DECO - culture departament http://www.escapeartist.com/latvia/art.html

Balkans Index Index for Latvia About Latvia ANI Art Gallery - ANI Art Gallery ART DECO - ART DECO Culture departament of Riga city council - Culture departament of Riga city council - Culture institutions and national arts department, culture events department, information, advertisement and international relations department. Gustavs Klucis - Gustavs Klucis - Accompanying the International Cinema Forum Arsenals and The S. Eisenstein centenary programme The State Museum of Art is organising an exhibition "Gustavs Klucis. Between Love and Power". Igor Leontyev Art Gallery - Igor Leontyev Art Gallery INO Art Gallery - INO Art Gallery LATNET Art Gallery - LATNET Art Gallery - Artists, painters, sculptors. Latvian Culture - Latvian Culture - Latvian cultural monuments, national costumes, etc. Latvian Folklore - Latvian Folklore - Materials about Latvian folklore and folk art. Latvian theatres - Latvian theatres Lilita Lice - Lilita Lice - Painter and interior designer. Literature project - Literature project Museums of Latvia - Museums of Latvia - Homepage of the Latvian Museum Association. The site holds information on over 100 various museums from every district in Latvia.

33. Latvia (05/04) respected academic in the subject of latvian culture and psychology. Since her election,she has become one of the most popular political figures in latvia. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5378.htm

[Print Friendly Version] Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs May 2004 Background Note: Latvia PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Latvia Geography Area: 64,100 sq. km. (25,640 sq. mi.); about the size of West Virginia. Cities (2002): Capital Riga (739,232). Other cities Daugavpils (112,609); Liepaja (86,985); Jelgava (65,754); Jurmala (55,156); Ventspils (44,010); Rezekne (37,777). Terrain: Fertile low-lying plains predominate in central Latvia, highlands in Vidzeme and Latgale to the east, and hilly moraine in the western Kurzeme region. Forests cover one-third of the country, with over 3,000 small lakes and numerous bogs. Land use: 20% arable land, 8% meadows and pastures, 45% forest and woodland, 26.7% other. Climate: Temperate, with four seasons of almost equal length. January temperatures average -5 o C (23 o F); July 17 o C (63 o F). Annual precipitation averages 57 centimeters (23 in.). People Nationality: Noun and adjective Latvian(s). Population: 2,331,480. Growth rate: -0.6%. Birth rate Death rate Divorce rate Migration rate 1,500 immigrants, 3,300 emigrants.

34. Latvia - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Another religion is Dievturi (The Godkeepers), which has historical roots basedon prechristianity era mythology. culture. Main article culture of latvia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latvia

Latvia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Republic of Latvia is a republic in Northeastern Europe . Bordering the Baltic Sea , Latvia is known as one of the Baltic States , together with Estonia and Lithuania , which border the nation in the north and south, respectively. In the east, it shares borders with Russia and Belarus On 20 September , in a nationwide referendum, the Latvians voted to join the European Union and Latvia's EU membership took effect on 1 May . Latvia became the member state of NATO on March 29 Latvijas Republika In Detail Full size National motto : None Official language Latvian Capital Riga ... Ranked 137th 37/km² Independence From the Russian Empire 18 November 11 August Currency ... Internet TLD .LV Calling Code Table of contents 1 History 2 Politics 3 Counties 4 Geography ... edit History Main article: History of Latvia Known for the most part as Livonia , the area that now constitues Latvia was under the influence of the German Sword Brethren from the 13th century onward. However, in the and 19th century Russia gained control over Latvia and neighbouring regions. With Russia devastated by revolution and World War I , Latvia declared its independence in November . This period of independence lasted only briefly, as the

35. Latvian Academy Of Culture the programme “Management of culture and Mass Media” (Hamburg School of Musicand Theatre), adapted and complemented for needs and requirements of latvia. http://www.aic.lv/HE_2002/HE_LV/Progr/STATE/lka.htm

LATVIAn ACADEMY OF CULTURE Latvijas Kult u ras akad E mija FOUNDED STATUS State higher education institution, accredited in 14.06.2001. ADDRESS 24 Ludzas iela, LV- 1003, Riga, Latvia TELEPHONE TELEFAX E-MAIL admin@lka.edu.lv WEB SITE www.lka.edu.lv RECTOR Dr.Phil.,Dr.art.habil., prof. P e teris La k is STUDENT BODY NUMBER OF FULL-TIME ACADEMIC STAFF DEPARTMENTS Department of Cultural Theory and History (phone +371-7-241764) Department of film, TV and Theatre Art (phone +371-7-143394) Department of Sociology and Administration (phone +371-7-144369) Department of Foreign Languages (phone +371-7-143573) Department of Master’s studies in Culture Management (phone +371-7-143394) Study programmaes Bachelor's degree programme in Cultural theory, history and management, Cultural sociology and public relations*, Cross-cultural Communication Bachelor's degree study programme in Mastery of Performing Actors* Direction of dramatic plays*, Theatre and TV drama Studies

36. Latvia's Cities And Towns of new political and social organisations, and the introduction of a new culture. Withthe creation of an independent Republic of latvia the number of cities http://www.latinst.lv/cities_towns.htm

LATVIAN CITIES AND TOWNS (Latvian cities throughout the centuries) Latvian Cities throughout the Centuries Inhabitants and Economy Cultural Life in Latvian Cities Cultural Heritage in Latvian Cities ... Sabile – "Switzerland" in the Heart of Kurzeme Panoramic view of the centre of Riga Today, 77 towns and cities are located in the relatively small Republic of Latvia. Latvian cities have undergone diverse changes throughout the centuries. Some of them, like Straupe, Rauna, and Koknese have lost their former glory and status, however, the city of Daugavpils has changed its location. Latvian cities have developed and grown around trade and traffic routes, nowadays, more so around significant manufacturing facilities, (Olaine, Aizkraukle). Some former cities have been swallowed up by their larger expanding neighbours, for instance, Gostini has joined Plavinas, Krustpils has joined Jekabpils, Griva has joined Daugavpils. The development of Latvian cities commenced in the 900s- 1100s, as it did in the rest of Northern Europe. During this time wide settlements developed, particularly in significant farming and trading centres, more often near a harbour. These are considered to be the earliest Latvian cities, some of which had areas of up to 15 hectares, (at the castle mounds of Daugmale, Jersika, and Mezotne). The development of these cities was cut short by the invasion of the crusaders in the 1200s, the development of new political and social organisations, and the introduction of a new culture.

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38. Latvia - Language And Culture Janis Rainis (18651929) usually tops the list of latvia s greatest writers. whoalso has established a fund to promote the development of latvian culture. http://countrystudies.us/latvia/15.htm

Language and Culture Latvia Table of Contents The Latvian language, like Lithuanian, belongs to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European family of languages. Latvian is an inflective language, written in the Latin script and influenced syntactically by German. The oldest known examples of written Latvian are from catechisms published in 1585. Because of the heavy influx of ethnic Russians and other Slavs after World War II, nearly one-half of the country's population does not speak Latvian (see table 22, Appendix). Most ethnic Latvians speak Russian, however, and many also know German (see table 23, Appendix). Latvian culture is strongly influenced by folklore and by the people's attachment to their land. Christian rituals often are intermingled with ancient customs, and pagan geometric symbols remain evident in the applied arts. Ancient folksongs, or dainas , that were first collected and published in the mid-nineteenth century, most notably by Krisjanis Barons, are a cultural treasure. In 1888 the great epic poem Lacplesis (Bear Slayer) by Andrejs Pumpurs was published, marking the dawn of modern Latvian literature. Janis Rainis (1865-1929) usually tops the list of Latvia's greatest writers. One of the most prominent figures in Latvian literature today is the poet Imants Ziedonis, who also has established a fund to promote the development of Latvian culture.

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Home Site Submit Advertise All the words Any word Exact phrase Search the EU UK World EUROPEAN UNION INTERNATIONAL SEARCH ENGINE AND DIRECTORY Home EU Regional Latvia Society and Culture Listings previous next Latvian Museum - The website of the Latvian Museum Association is an online information centre for everyone interested in the culture and history of Latvia. SDA Riga VI Church - We believe this motto reflects the ministry and mission of our church community in the most accurate, compact, and explicit way. SIS Saldus Invalids' Siciety - Non-profit public organization for disabled in Saldus district founded on June 2001. Latvian Culture - This project is sponsored by Latvian Ministry of Culture as the result of culture project competition of 1996. Folklore server - Latvian folklore and traditional culture, for example, Latvian folklore groups catalogue which contains descriptions, photos and sound recordings of almost all Latvian folk groups. Listings previous next Advertisement All the words Any word Exact phrase Search the EU UK World Add Listing Advertise With us Legal Policy Contact us e

40. Folklore Server "folklora.lv" you will find various materials about latvian folklore and traditional culture, forexample activities, where we will try to represent folkloric life of latvia. http://folklora.lv/en.shtml

Folklore groups Instruments Activities About us ... Guestbook Search all folklora.lv files You are 'th visitor of folklora.lv and 'th visitor of this page. Welcome to our server! Here you will find various materials about Latvian folklore and traditional culture, for example, Latvian folklore groups catalogue which contains descriptions, photos and sound recordings of almost all Latvian folk groups. We also present Information about Latvian traditional musical instruments and Information on folklore activities , where we will try to represent folkloric life of Latvia. You can also visit our FTP server Well, let's get started! Update history 21.IV.2004 Supplemented activities calendar 9.IV.2004 Two reportings added. The dance group Dandari has joined the groups catalogue, and the group Talsi has renewed its information. 17.III.2004 Supplemented activities calendar 3.II.2004 Supplemented activities calendar The information about Laimas muzykanti renewed.

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