This was filmed on a relatively crappy digital camera at Dievseta, a retreat center run by Dievturi in Wisconsin, USA. Dievturi refers to an organization of people who follow pre-Christian Latvian customs in a contemporary context that is active both in Latvia and the Latvian diaspora.
The Dievturi have a kind of formalized path for following these traditions, while there are also those who consider themselves followers of the old ways who do not call themselves Dievturi.This is very authentic, i.e., an example of how Latvians in tune with their ancient traditions celebrate the Winter Solstice, in Latvia and in the diaspora.
These traditions are very similar to Ukrainian ones.
"Kalado" is the Latvian word for "Koljada."
Though there are differences, I am one to appreciate what is common!
Enjoy!
Priecigus Ziemas Svetkus!Happy Winter Holiday!
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