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06 May 2008
Latvia avoids relegation in hockey championship
With a 3-0 victory over Slovenia, the Latvian squad has managed to avoid relegation at the close of its preliminary round of the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship in Canada.
The Latvians made quick work of the Slovenes, according to statistics of the May 6 game provided by the IIHF. After a scoreless first period in the Halifax Metro Centre, Latvia’s Aleksandrs Ņiživijs earned the team’s…
Publicēts 2008.03.02
Rīgā 1938. gadā Latvju nacionālās jaunatnes savienības izdotā Vilberta Krasnā grāmatā Latviešu kolōnijas rakstīts, ka 1930. gadā Losandželosā dzīvoja ap 300 latviešu. Pēc 2000. gada tautas skaitīšanas datiem ASV, Kalifornijā dzīvojot 11,000 latviešu, tātad Dienvidkalifornijā — apmēram 5,500.
Events
- May 10
- Massachusetts
- “Rīgas sargi” in Boston
The hit historical drama Rīgas sargi will be screened at 10 a.m. May 10 in the Circle Cinema, 399 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton. The film is in Latvian with English subtitles. Directed by Aigars Grauba, the movie depicts events in November 1919 when in the aftermath of the First World War a part of the defeated German army still based in the newly independent Latvia regrouped under General Rüdiger von der Goltz. The rogue general ordered an attack on Rīga, but the vastly outnumbered Latvian beat back the Germans. Reserve tickets in advance by calling Marcis Voldiņš at +1 (617) 969-2310. The screening is sponsored by the American Latvian National Association and the Latvian Welfare Assocation “Daugavas Vanagi.”
- May 10
- Victoria
- Mothers’ Day celebration
The Melbourne Latvian School “Daugava” hosts a celebration for mothers and families at 13:00 hours May 10 in the Latvian Retirement Village, 60 Fraser Crescent, Wantirna South.
- May 10–11
- Wisconsin
- ‘Horse holiday’ at Dievsēta
Ūsiņš is the traditional Latvian patron of horses, who will be honored at the Ūsiņi celebration May 10-11 at Dievsēta, 19264 Bittersweet Ave., Warrens. This is the time when young men took their horses out to pasture overnight for the first time after the long winter, and the folks at Dievsēta accordingly spend this evening outdoors, cooking a traditional egg dish over a campfire. Plan to arrive earlier in the day Saturday and stay until Sunday. Those who wish are invited to help in cleaning up the Dievsēta yard and do other small jobs that have piled up over the winter. Meals cost USD 5 and lodging is USD 15 (less for children). If you plan to attend, contact Elga Pone at +1 (612) 827-4820 or .
Sadarbībā ar Pasaules brīvo latviešu apvienību, piedāvājam resursus un pārdomas par latviešu izglītību ārzemēs.
Vasaras nometnes bērniem atrodamas arī Latvijā
Publicēts 2008.05.07
Ja Tu esi “trimdas latvietis”, kur Tu iepazinies ar visvairāk citiem latviešu bērniem? Droši vien kādā nometnē. Vai tie bija Mežvidi, vai Saulaine, vai Tērvete,…
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News
06 May 2008
500 diaspora Latvians to be among song festival performers
About 500 Latvians from abroad—including a folklore ensemble from Luxembourg that accounts for nearly 10 percent of the…
04 May 2008
Canada crushes Latvia 7-0 in ice hockey championship
After a thrashing by the Canadians in the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship, Latvia’s ice hockey…
02 May 2008
U.S. beats Latvia 4-0 as hockey championship begins
In a game described as hard fought, the United States blanked Latvia 4-0 as the two teams faced…
02 May 2008
Latvia faces U.S. in first game of hockey championship
Latvia, in another bid not to end up in the cellar, will face the United States in its…
28 Apr 2008
PBLA wants delay in pension treaty with Russia
A proposed Latvian-Russian treaty on social security should be delayed until Russia agrees to pay pensions to Latvian…
24 Apr 2008
Latvia offers youths summer work in homeland
Ethnic Latvian youth who want an opportunity to work this summer in the homeland have until June 30…
22 Apr 2008
Era ends in Leeds as Latvian club goes on sale
The Latvian community in Leeds, a city in northern England, is marking the end of an era with…
21 Apr 2008
Prokopčuka finishes 4th in Boston Marathon
Latvia’s Jeļena Prokopčuka, who took second in the past two runnings of the Boston Marathon, finished fourth in…
19 Apr 2008
President outlines visit to the United States
Latvian President Valdis Zatlers will visit the United States April 21-27, meeting with government officials in Washington, D.C.,…
18 Apr 2008
ALA’s Duhms, singer Kaupers among latest honorees
The chairman of the American Latvian Association, writer Zigmunds Skujiņš and Prāta Vētra lead singer Renārs Kaupers are…
Features
Losandželosa jau vairāk kā 100 gadu ir latviešu centrs
Publicēts 2008.03.02
Par latviešu ieceļotājiem Losandželosā pēc 1905. gada, kad dibināts latviešu sociāldemokratu pulciņš “Zemgalieši”, diemžēl zināms ļoti maz. Viņiem bija paprāva…
Reviews
Huskvarn’s aggressive music, growling vocals not so special
April 06, 2008
One would think that heavy metal, full of aggressive notes and despairing lyrics, would have quite the following in Latvia, where the long dark winters…
Commentary
Atskaite par vizītes trīs galveniem uzdevumiem
Publicēts 2008.04.27
Šī ir mana pirmā oficiālā vizīte ASV, un tai bija trīs galvenie uzdevumi. Es vēlos pastāstīt, kādi tie bija –…
In the forum
Latvietis esmu, latvietis biju, varbūt būšu
My definition of a Latvian nation is fairly simple. It will have a clear cut Latvian linguistic identity in which the Latvian language will always have a special and protected status. That’s it.
About Rezekne posted by Aussie Latvian on 07 May 2008
Latvian Birth Certificate posted by Skye on 05 May 2008
Happy May Day, fellow proletarians................ posted by peter B on 01 May 2008
There is no need for Republic of Latvia whatsoever posted by Mr L L on 28 Apr 2008
Turning of the tide posted by Andrejs on 27 Apr 2008
Seeking Meirans family from Pilda and Riga posted by buktop on 25 Apr 2008
Quotes of the Week posted by Peteris Cedrins on 25 Apr 2008
"Dinamiskā ekvivalence lamu tulkošanā: praktiķa piezīmes" posted by Peteris Cedrins on 25 Apr 2008
Getting married in Daugavpils jails posted by Lauris on 20 Apr 2008
Looking for my family posted by Rachel Marinos on 19 Apr 2008
Music blog
It’s May Day! Glory to Čikāgas piecīši!
April 30, 2008
If you tune in to Latvijas Radio 2 on May 1 and hear lots of songs by Čikāgas piecīši,…
Latvians on YouTube
Many Latvian-related videos are found on YouTube. Here are some favorites.
Kultūras dienas atmiņas
Set to popular Latvian music, this video captures highlights of the 51st annual Australian Latvian Arts Festival (Kultūras dienas) held in December 2006 in Adelaide. View »
Saulriets Latgalē
Mathis Menneking, the son of German-born Latvian artist Ilze Soikane-Mennekinga, directed the music video of folklore ensemble Ilža performing “Saulriets Latgalē." View »
Latvian folk dance show
The close of the folk dance program during the 2007 Latvian Song and Dance Festival in Indianapolis is captured YouTube user MaiklsVideo. View »
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News
06 May 2008
Latvia avoids relegation in hockey championship
With a 3-0 victory over Slovenia, the Latvian squad has managed to avoid relegation at the close of…
News
06 May 2008
500 diaspora Latvians to be among song festival performers
About 500 Latvians from abroad—including a folklore ensemble from Luxembourg that accounts for nearly 10 percent of the…
News
04 May 2008
Canada crushes Latvia 7-0 in ice hockey championship
After a thrashing by the Canadians in the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship, Latvia’s ice hockey…
Links to news about Latvia and Latvians, plus other items found while surfing the Web.
Latvia insults WW2 vets with Pig Man Day. Russia Today reports close of "Cūkmens" anti-litter campaign is an affront to Soviet-era soldiers.
Latvians mixing business with pleasure. Hockey isn't the only thing on the minds of fans in Nova Scotia.
Baltic sea ice cover hits an all-time low: meteorologists. Another sign of global warming?
New Zealand to negotiate working holidays with Poland and Latvia. Up to 100 young Latvian citizens could benefit each year.
Latvians for sale? Canadians admire little country’s lovable fans. Writes the Canadian Press: "They're loud. They're always smiling. And they really bring a festive atmosphere to the IIHF World Hockey Championship."
New fish romping In the southern Baltic competes with flounder, but feeds predatory fish. Originally from the Black Sea, the round goby is now common.
Latvian Pride marchers ‘fenced off’ for own good. Pink News reports on plans for parade in park.
Riekstiņš: Es neesmu nekāda tulkojamā mašīna. Ārlietu ministrs Latvijas krievu žurnālistiem pasaka nyet.
Latvian leader talks country’s future. The Harvard Crimson covers Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga as she goes back to school.
Latvieši. Animācijas Brigāde piedāvā mūsu vēsturi īsumā.
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