Latvia National Anthem
"Dievs, svētī Latviju!" - "GOD BLESS LATVIA!" is the national anthem of Latvia. The words and music were written by Kārlis Baumanis, (1834–1904). My Bowed Psaltery Psolo of one of the most beautiful and possibly the shortest National Anthem. When I started exploring Latvia's music, culture, and history two months ago I was quickly swept with so many strong emotions hearing about the Latvians and their country - treated like a square on a chess board by other powers that saw their time "owning" Latvia come and go and the Latvian's still managing to hold on to who they are and their love of their native land. Pease allow the Latvians tell you their story in one song, "THE CASTLE OF LIGHT", with English translation at.....https://youtu.be/vyQhF1UVgfI LONG LIVE LATVIA!
"Dievs, svētī Latviju!" - "GOD BLESS LATVIA!" is the national anthem of Latvia. The words and music were written by Kārlis Baumanis, (1834–1904). My Bowed Psaltery Psolo of one of the most beautiful and possibly the shortest National Anthem. When I started exploring Latvia's music, culture, and history two months ago I was quickly swept with so many strong emotions hearing about the Latvians and their country - treated like a square on a chess board by other powers that saw their time "owning" Latvia come and go and the Latvian's still managing to hold on to who they are and their love of their native land. Pease allow the Latvians tell you their story in one song, "THE CASTLE OF LIGHT", with English translation at.....https://youtu.be/vyQhF1UVgfI LONG LIVE LATVIA!