Latgale Senior Song and Dance FestivalLatgales senioru dziesmu un deju svētku festivāls
Ludza, Latgale, Latvia
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An annual event for senior choir and dance ensembles from across Latgale. In 2025 Ludza hosted the 20th Latgale Senior Song and Dance Festival, where local seniors paraded through the town park and performed a concert titled “Vasali Ludzys azaru krostūs” 1. The festival showcases Latgalian folk songs and dances by older community members, providing insight into regional heritage.
Regional senior festivals help preserve folk traditions among the elder population. The event rotates among Latgale towns each year (previous hosts included Rēzekne and others). It emphasizes Latgalian-language songs and dances taught in local community centers. The competition-like atmosphere (choirs and folk dancers) reflects communal pride in cultural skills.
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Ludzas parka estrāde · Ludza
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Sat, Jul 19
Open to the public; provides an opportunity to watch local seniors in traditional performance.
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Moderate crowds
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