In this episode of Wine.Yap.Folk, we talk about keeping Latvian folk traditions alive while living abroad. We chat about our love for Latvian folk dancing—and the occasional hesitation or awkwardness that comes with joining a group, especially when it feels like everyone’s watching (even if they're not).

But there’s more to it than just the dance steps! We also talk about the funny, sometimes uncomfortable judgment we feel from folks back home in Latvia. Is it harder to keep traditions "authentic" when you're not dancing on Latvian soil? Do we get side-eyed for celebrating from afar?

Listen to this episode where we yap about balancing tradition, identity, and a little bit of diaspora drama as we dance (without shame) through the ups and downs of keeping our Latvian culture alive wherever we are!

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Welcome to the very first episode of Wine.Folk.Yap! Join us as we introduce ourselves and share the story behind why we started this podcast. We dive into our journey of building a Latvian folk dance group from scratch, the daily challenges of running a community organization, and enjoy a lively chat on all things folk. Grab a glass, tune in, and join the conversation!

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Links:

How to open community bank account: 

https://www.resourcecentre.org.uk/information/bank-accounts-for-community-and-voluntary-organisations/

How to write a constitution:

https://communitysupportny.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/New-template-Writing-Your-Constitution.pdf

Upcoming events:

Latvia's Independence Day concert in Peterborough:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/plss/t-vvolxzx?fbclid=IwY2xjawGV44BleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZPdXZlZMaeB5n9ZnDIdeq5IdW-queByI3KZyXrHt9g2bb5xPguwq8Rxsg_aem_Nx-ZIlBSPHdjXiTTkJvlow

Dejo ar mani, Abardeen:

https://www.facebook.com/events/388448060965022

ELKS III, European Latvian Culture Days, Bradford:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567086324351