FOLK IN MOTION STAGE – (16:05 – 16:25)

Celebrate Latvia’s cultural tapestry with Latvia Sings, Latvia Dances! This 20-member collaboration—featuring Youth Folk Dance Group “Ausma” (from eight countries), Latvian Mixed Choir “Ziemeļjūra,” Folk Group “Māras meitas un dēls” (with kokle and dūdas instruments), and Children’s Group “Stārķīši”—intertwines choral singing, traditional dances, and folklore for the first time together. Blending movement, sound, and stories into an emotionally rich performance, they proudly represent Latvian heritage at festivals in Latvia, Canada, and beyond.