Around 40,000 total participants performed at this year's Latvian Song and Dance Festival. The event takes place every five years and is part of UNESCO's Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. | DW Euromaxx

This is the biggest amateur choral event in the world. | SBS Australia

Watch as U.S. Embassy Riga Staff members learn how to Latvian folk dance in celebration of Latvia’s Centennial celebrations on November 18, 2018! Folk dancing is one of Latvia’s most well-known cultural traditions, and we were all excited to start learning, in the spirit of U.S.-Latvian cooperation. From the U.S. Embassy in Latvia to Latvians celebrating their Centennial celebration of independence in 2018: Happy Birthday, Latvia! Folk song "Cūkas Driķos" interpreted by Iļģi. | United States Emb

There is no secret - Latvians are really a musical nation. Our special Song and Dance Festival is a unique cultural pearl.🎶 This year, we will also come together to unite in song and agile dance step celebrating the 150th anniversary of the celebration.🌾 Experience the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival! https://bit.ly/43SZqsu 📍 Riga 📸 Latvijas Nacionālais kultūras centrs | LatviaTravel