{"id":18507,"date":"2026-09-25T23:03:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T03:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lnak.net\/?post_type=organizaciju-zina&p=18507"},"modified":"2026-09-30T12:14:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:14:03","slug":"reconnecting-with-latvian-roots-a-new-virtual-workshop-series","status":"publish","type":"organizaciju-zina","link":"https:\/\/lnak.net\/en\/organizaciju-zina\/reconnecting-with-latvian-roots-a-new-virtual-workshop-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Reconnecting With Latvian Roots: A New Virtual Workshop Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Curious about Latvian traditions, food, and language? Married to, dating or friends with someone with Latvian heritage and eager to better understand their culture?\u00a0 Grew up speaking Latvian or have fond memories of your Latvian grandparents, but haven’t been around the community in years? Looking to connect or reconnect with or explore your Latvian roots? \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We invite you to register for a series of free, monthly virtual workshops from October, 2026 through March, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This series was created as a space to reconnect with or learn more about Latvian traditions. It is intentionally designed for everyone – heritage learners, non-Latvian partners, spouses, friends, and anyone curious to learn more about their Latvian heritage. No prior fluency or involvement is needed, and all sessions are held in English! All are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each one\u2011hour session invites participants into a different facet of Latvian culture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Latvian food<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 flavors shaped by forests, seasons, and centuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folk songs<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 the soulful dainas<\/em> that carry ancestral wisdom<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Holidays<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 from midsummer magic to winter traditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Language<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 gentle introductions to pronunciation and meaning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
History<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 stories of resilience, identity, and independence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Travel<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 places to explore, from Riga\u2019s cobblestones to coastal dunes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Culture<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 everyday life, values, humor, and community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In order to keep discussions open, interactive and private, the sessions will not be recorded. Each workshop will be live-only!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Duration:<\/strong> 1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Schedule:<\/strong> First Sunday of each month at 11:00 AM EST<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Location:<\/strong> Zoom (link sent after registration)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cost:<\/strong> Free \u2014 thanks to the Latvian Foundation\/Latvie\u0161u Fonds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n