IN THE LAND THAT SINGS

In 1873, brave men known as the New Latvians held the first-ever Latvian song festival under the watchful eye of oppressive censorship. This massive celebration, featuring 1,003 singers – both men and women – changed the course of the nation’s history. It stands as a unique example of non-violent resistance in the fight for freedom against imperialism, led by Latvia’s entrepreneurs, writers, publicists and ordinary villagers.

The Crew

Andris Bulis

Rihards Kārlis Tomsons

Ainārs Ančevskis

Jānis Frīdrihs Baumanis

Marta Jančevska

Anna Līdumnieks

Priit Pius

Jurģis Grietēns

Vilis Daudziņš

Bernhards Dīriķis

Nauris Brikmanis

Krišjānis Kalniņš

Marina Rebeka

Zelma Līdumnieks

Andris Keišs

Atis Kronvalds

Kārlis Dzintars Zahovskis

Edgars Balodis

Ģirts Liuziniks

Pēteris Šiliņš