Lecture by Valts Ernštreits “Chasing the heritage of Livonians - Latvia’s indigenous people“

0:00 Intro - who are Livonians? 3:12 Livonian language - common words with Finnish & Estonian languages 4:50 areas of Latvia populated by Livonians in the past 11:10 The Livonian Coast 25:15 Livonian contemporary culture 27:20 Livonian flag, anthem, Livonian socienty in 1930-ties 30:31 Livonian National House 33:20 Livonian Children Summer camp 35:12 Livonian identity 39:48 Living culture of Livonians 49:50 Living Dinosaurs Lecture by PhD, Livonian poet and director of the University of Latvia Livonian Institute Valts Ernštreits: CHASING THE HERITAGE OF LIVONIANS - LATVIA’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. Lecture was broadcasted LIVE on 24th of September 2020 from Töölön Library in Helsinki. Lecture was possible with a support by “Latvia 100,“ “Latvian Literature,“ Embassy of Latvia in Finland and Rozentals-seura. Boradcast by Janis Kirpitis. #Livonians #ValtsErnstreits #Lībieši #ATEMmini