
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.

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
Arūnas Valinskas
Aleksandrs Kozlovs

Ģirts Ķesteris
Jānis Cimze
Bohdan Graczyk
Pjotrs Bagrations

Aleksandr Okunev
Mihails Vrangelis
Māris Sirmais
Indriķis Zīle