Latvia Culture 101 in Photos - Photo Gallery of Latvia Culture

By Kerry Kubilius, About.com Guide

Latvia's traditional costume has been worn at festive occasions for centuries - sometimes passed down from generation to generation. Latvian women's clothing, shown here, consists of a skirt, blouse or tunic, head scarf or other head covering, and can also include a shawl and a sash. Latvians typically wear their folk costumes during festivals or for folk performances.

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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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