Dziesmu svētki

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/ˈdziæsmu ˈsvæːtci/
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A vast choral celebration and a living symbol of Latvian cultural identity.
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Examples

  • Pirmie vispārējie Dziesmu svētki Rīgā notika 1873. gadā.
    The first nationwide Song Festival in Riga took place in 1873.
  • Biļetes uz Dziesmu svētku noslēguma koncertu ātri izpirka.
    Tickets for the Song Festival closing concert sold out quickly.
  • Pēc pieciem mēģinājumu gadiem koris bija gatavs Dziesmu svētkiem.
    After five years of rehearsals, the choir was ready for the Song Festival.
  • Dziesmu svētku tradīcija vieno vairākas paaudzes.
    The Song Festival tradition unites several generations.
  • Uz Dziesmu svētkiem sabrauca kori no visas Latvijas.
    Choirs from all over Latvia travelled to the Song Festival.

Similar words

koru svētki
dziesmusvētki

Meanings

Song Festival

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A large Latvian choral celebration that gathers many choirs for mass singing, especially the nationwide tradition held in Riga every five years.

Examples

  • Pirmie vispārējie Dziesmu svētki Rīgā notika 1873. gadā.
    The first nationwide Song Festival in Riga took place in 1873.
  • Uz Dziesmu svētkiem sabrauca kori no visas Latvijas.
    Choirs from all over Latvia travelled to the Song Festival.
  • Viņa kopā ar savu kori piedalīsies Dziesmu svētkos.
    She will take part in the Song Festival with her choir.
  • Biļetes uz Dziesmu svētku noslēguma koncertu ātri izpirka.
    Tickets for the Song Festival closing concert sold out quickly.
  • Dziesmu svētku tradīcija vieno vairākas paaudzes.
    The Song Festival tradition unites several generations.
  • Pēc pieciem mēģinājumu gadiem koris bija gatavs Dziesmu svētkiem.
    After five years of rehearsals, the choir was ready for the Song Festival.

Similar words

dziesmusvētki
koru svētki

Etymology

A transparent phrase formed from dziesmu, the genitive plural of dziesma, ‘song’, and svētki, ‘celebration’ or ‘festival’. Latvia’s first nationwide festival was held in 1873.

FAQ

What does Dziesmu svētki mean?

Dziesmu svētki means ‘Song Festival’, a Latvian celebration built around large choirs and mass singing.

How often are the nationwide Dziesmu svētki held?

The nationwide Latvian Song and Dance Celebration is normally held every five years.

When were the first Latvian Dziesmu svētki?

The first nationwide Latvian Song Festival took place in Riga in 1873.

Is Dziesmu svētki singular or plural?

The phrase is grammatically plural because svētki is a plural-only Latvian noun.

Are Dziesmu svētki only about singing?

The short name centres on choral singing, while the full nationwide celebration also includes dance, instrumental music, folk art, and other events.

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