Summer Solstice in Latvia

As the Sun hits it's apex in the sky with the longest day being followed by the shortest night of the year Latvians turn to their roots and celebrate Summer Solstice. Music by Iļģi.
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[@paulk8072]

God bless the wonderful land of Latvia, unto the ages of ages!

[@judyledbetter3915]

Dear Vija, 🙋
Thank You So Much.
Really Beautiful.
God Bless.💗🙌🦅

[@yaraze79]

Priezigu Ligonakti Latvjia !!!!

[@IowaHiker]

Thjs song is my go to for this celebration

[@80HDDrummer]

🥁

[@edvickery]

Beautiful but you have to wear jackets during the summer solstice? I thought that was only in the UK :D

[@IvarsRuza]

Ligo without a rain is no Ligo in LV😂 We also have saying: Rains like its Ligo/Jāņi😂

[@thunderstorm8926]

: )

[@lindaakesson8403]

So what? In sweden we burn shit every holyday. Weekends included.

[@robert2370]

It is not just a midsummer celebration for us as - over the centuries, Latvia has been invaded by Swedes, Russians, Germans (with the Russians and the Germans even coming back for a second go) and ancient traditions helped Latvians hang on to their sense of national identity, even in the darkest days of foreign occupation.