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The fourth film in the series about Latvian regional folk costumes – Shrovetide traditions in Latgale – shows clothing, household items and celebrations, as well as games and masquerades. The film features the Upīte village children's folklore group, the Rēzekne folk dance ensemble Dziga, and the Šķilbēni village folklore group. The narration, sometimes in Latvian and sometimes in Latgalian, is by Jānis Streičs.
The second film in the series about Latvian regional folk costumes – they are made and demonstrated by "five Vidzeme regional zeltenes", students of the Riga School of Applied Arts Kristīne Andersone, Baiba Biteniece, Maija Blasāne, Austra Celmiņa, Mārīte Stepiņa. In the spirit of Easter, the film shows the wreaths of Cesvaine, Lielvārde, Piebalga, Krustpils and Ziemeļvidzeme, embroidered shirts, the "holy tree" honorary sash, the magnificent Lielvārde blouse with six types of embroidery patterns, and other amazing handicrafts. Folk craft master Maruta Grasmane served as a consultant.
A look at mass physical education events, competitions and sports festivals in Latvia, such as orienteering, cycling, running and other activities with a special emphasis on integrated musical numbers.
A portrait film about Aija Kuģe, an intelligent, charming Latvian woman who is married to a Serb, has lived in Belgrade for 25 years, and is a special correspondent for the American radio station "Brīvība" in Yugoslavia. At the height of NATO air strikes on Belgrade, she continued to report on events in Belgrade, despite increased surveillance by the Yugoslav secret service and NATO bombs. Aija was and is at the very heart of the Yugoslav conflict, as she has gained the trust of all parties involved in the conflict. Aija believes that no conflict can be resolved through repressive methods, weapons or bloodshed. The result of any military action is tears, death, and destruction.
The first film in a series about Latvian regional folk costumes – Zemgale skirt patterns and yarn dyeing, embroidery and weaving, metal brooch and jewelry making, shawls and other elements of folk costumes. The filmmakers were consulted by folk craft master Ilga Madre, and three generations of the Ozolu family from Jelgava participate in episodes filmed at the Bauska Region Open-Air Museum.
The third film in a series about Latvian folk costumes, their preparation and wearing. The film focuses on an ancient tradition - dressing the bride. A bride from Nīca (Dace Gasjūne) and a groom from Talsi (Kaspars Dortāns) are preparing for their wedding. Folk costumes from Nīca, Bārta and Rucava. The Otaņķi ethnographic ensemble sings under the direction of Zenta Bērtiņa. Excerpts from Aleksandrs Rusteiķis' film "Wedding in Nīca" (1931) are used.