Iveta Pētersone-Lazdāne: A Person Whose Professionalism in Dance Intertwines with Spirit and Soul
Iveta Pētersone-Lazdāne is a Latvian choreographer who has made significant contributions to the country's dance scene through her leadership of the folk dance ensemble 'Daiļrade'.
Do you know who Mārtiņš Buclers was and what his contributions to the history of Latvian photography are?
Mārtiņš Buclers, a key figure in Latvian culture, is remembered for his contributions to music, literature, and the preservation of folk songs, with a commemoration exhibition planned for 2026.
Maido Saar Awarded the Anna Raudkats Lifetime Achievement Prize
Maido Saar has been awarded the Anna Raudkats Lifetime Achievement Prize during a dance event in Tartu commemorating the 140th anniversary of Anna Raudkats' birth.
Culture in the Ebersberg District: Blues, Country and Folk in the Scrap Gallery
Upcoming concerts featuring electric blues, country, and folk music will take place at the Glonner Scrap Gallery this weekend.
Municipal Theatre of Piraeus: Educational program for students with theatre, cinema, and digital media
The Municipal Theatre of Piraeus is launching an innovative educational program for high school students to explore theatre, cinema, and digital media through the theme of motherhood in Greek folk tradition.
'If there is dedication, then Shiva will also have to come,' Malini Awasthi explained love through folk tales
'If there is dedication, then Shiva will also have to come,' Malini Awasthi discussed the cultural significance of love through folk songs during a session in Lucknow.
Pantelis Ambazis: «... Disobedience is the foundation of freedom...»
The legendary musical-theatrical performance "Long Live the Folk Girls!" returns to the Theatre of the No in Athens after nearly ten years, hosted by Pantelis Ambazis.
Do you know how a legend from Vienna intertwines with the Livonian dance tradition?
This article explores the connection between a traditional Livonian dance and a song composed in Vienna in 1679, highlighting its historical significance and cultural heritage.
Members of the group 'Iļģi': We have taken sources from our ancestors, but we are modern people
The members of the Latvian folk music group 'Iļģi' discuss their cultural heritage and its connection to modern life in light of contemporary themes depicted in the documentary 'Frankenstein 2.0.'
VIDEO | The Estonian delegation honored folk culture at the opening ceremony
The Estonian delegation showcased their folk culture during the grand opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, where speed skater Marten Liiv and biathlete Johanna Talihärm carried the Estonian flag.
Now the next big challenge awaits for the Minister of Culture
The article discusses the challenges faced by Sweden's Minister of Culture as the conference Folk and Culture in Eskilstuna highlights 'broad financing' as a key topic.
Cultural Capital Awards Presented in Honor of Arvo Pärt
On February 4th, the Cultural Capital's main and lifetime achievement awards for 2025, as well as annual prizes for visual and applied arts, audiovisual arts, and folk culture, were ceremoniously awarded at the music house dedicated to Arvo Pärt.
Tidö leaders dismiss Sweden's largest culture conference - no visit since 2018
Sweden's largest cultural policy conference, Folk och kultur, sees no participation from Tidö cooperation party leaders for the fifth consecutive year, despite attendance from leaders of other parties.
German Culture at Lübeck Airport: Taking Off with Dirndl
At Lübeck Airport, passengers were handed out CDs of German folk music, raising questions about the owner's ties to the AfD party.
‘Song Sung Blue’, a celebration of the redeeming power of music as conventional as it is irresistible
The article discusses the film 'Song Sung Blue', highlighting how it showcases the redemptive power of music, blending traditional Galician folk music with contemporary hits.
Leticia Baselgas, Folk Dancer: "The Folklore of Francoism Was a Political Construction"
Artist and art history doctor Leticia Baselgas reflects on traditional Asturian culture from a contemporary perspective, discussing themes of music, dance, identity, and territory in her writings.
What Makes the Gastronomy of Thessaloniki Special
Thessaloniki's gastronomy is notable for its unique blend of authentic folk culture and refined urban philosophy, capturing the essence of the city's culinary identity.