User talk:Folkinaction

Latvian folklore Dances are usually in couples, or in pairs of three - man and two women, typically in circles, quadrilles (4 couples) and solos – where every man can show his steps and show off a bit. In Latvian dances etiquette is very important. Being proud and respectful towards your partner is necessary (even if he is not a perfect dancing match for you) and not nodding or thanking him after (and for) the dance is considered rude. Men also, after thanking the girl for the dance, leave her on the same place where she was before the dance. Latvian costume For women most interesting part is the crown, whose shape and size depends on the region. Small and middle-sized ones are made of linen materials with stripes typical for a particular region. They are decorated with flowers or pearls by girls themselves. Symbols used on the crowns depend on the region There is one day when both the married women and maidens are allowed to wear flower crown, and it is Midsummer night. Normally this crown made of fresh flowers is worn by maidens from their initiation into adulthood around 14 year (from their first period). Married women have a white linen hat underneath the crown, or they at least have a scarf to cover their hair. Hair is never loose, but always in braids. Men wear white shirt and trousers. Richer man has a longer over-coat as well. Married men can be recognized by the hat, which is typical for those particular regions. In different regions there are different shoes worn – men wear knee-high boots, women black shoes. “Pastalas” are also worn, but in some regions, which are poorer.

Artickle was made in program's "Youth in Action" project "Folk in Action"

Letonski folklor
U Letoniji se igra obično u parovima ili po troje – čovek i dve žene, najčešće u krugovima ili kvadrilima (4 para) i solo – gde svaki muškarac može da se pokaže. U Letoniji je prilikom igranja veoma važna etikecija – obavezan je osećaj ponosa i poštovanja prema partneru (čak i kad on nije savršen partner) i smatra se nepristojnim ako se posle plesa na tome ne zahvali partner. Muškarci takođe, nakon što devojci zahvale na plesu, vraćaju partnerku do mesta na kojem je bila pre nego što su počelii da igraju. Letonska narodna nošnja Kod žena je najinteresantnija kruna, čija se veličina i oblik razlikuju od regiona do regiona. Male i one srednje veličine prave se od platna i ukrašavaju štraftama tipičnim za taj region. Devojke ih same ukrašavaju perlama i cvećem. Simboli na kruni razlikuju se od regiona do regiona. Jednog dana u godini i udatim ženama i devicama dozvoljeno je da nose krunu, tj. venac od cveća – na letnju ravnodnevicu. Ovu krunu od sveže ubranog cveća inače nose samo device od svoje prve menstruacije. Udate žene imaju belu kapicu ispod krune, ili bar treba maramom da pokriju kosu. Kosa nikada nije puštena, već je uvek uvezana u pletenice. Muškarci nose platnenu belu košulju i pantalone. Oni bogatiji imaju i kaput preko. Oženjeni muškarci prepoznaju se po šeširu, koji se razlikuje od regiona do regiona. Takođe, u različitim regionima nosi se različita obuća – muškarci nose čizme do kolena, žene crne cipele. Nose se i takozvane pastele, ali u regionima koji su uglavnom siromašniji.