Latvia Culture 101 in Photos - Photo Gallery of Latvia Culture

By Kerry Kubilius, About.com Guide

While the Latvian flag was officially reinstated in 1990, the Latvian flag actually has a history that dates to the 13th century - making it one of the world's oldest flags. The flag's symbolism originates in a Latvian legend about the death of a Latvian chief. When the chief died in battle, he was wrapped in a white sheet, and each end of the sheet was stained with blood. This sheet, flown in battle, oversaw the Latvian tribe's next victory.

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• Flag of Latvia
• Latvian National Costume - Folk Dress of Latvia
• Latvian Traditional Musical Instrument - Kokle
• Wedding Customs in Lavia - Latvian Traditional Marriage
• Writing Sins on Stones - Latvian Wedding Tradition
• Latvian Souvenirs - Wooden Spoons from Latvia
• Latvian Monument to Freedom - Latvian Statue of Liberty
• Latvian Christmas Tree

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