Most of the people of this country have a shared belief in its folklore, which tends to describe the lifestyle of ancient Latvia. The principal characters of these stories are generally deities and provi… See more

Because Latvia is located along the Baltic Sea, fish (especially smoked and raw) play an important role in its traditional cuisine. Additionally, many of dishes served in this country can only be found … See more

Traditional Latvian music dates back to the pre-Christian era over a thousand years ago and features dainas, traditional poetry sung in a drone vocal style… See more

Martial arts are widely practiced throughout Latvia as well. This includes mixed martial arts, kickboxing, wrestling, boxing, and judo. Igors Kostins, Konstantin Gluhov, Raivis Vidzis, and Misha Cirkunov are some important figure… See more

Latvians today, especially in urban areas, usually wear modern western styles such as jeans and sneakers. The traditional folk clothing of Latvia varies from region to region and is often worn du… See more

Literature in this country is rooted in its folk songs and music. Its literary tradition is said to have begun in 1856, when the poetry book Songs by Juri… See more