We send pīrāgi by mail! (Dace Gulbe un Inta Grunde)

Dace and Inta talk about baking pīrāgi, sending them by mail, and the different fillings they make.

Hostesses in Latvian communities abroad: in different times and countries. Photographs from the collection of the museum Latvians Abroad.

This gallery features photographs of festive tables from Latvian communities in different countries and periods.

Ladies’ Committees helped maintain the Latvian community (Aija Abens)

A richly set table is an indispensable part of these celebrations. It is prepared in various ways – sometimes participants arrive with baskets of their own homemade treats, including savory and sweet snacks, decorative “pretty buns,” curd or apple pies, Russian-style salads, and other dishes. Other times, the tables are arranged by the hosts – dedicated and warm-hearted women’s groups, such as church or Latvian society committees, who, in addition to other responsibilities, take care of the event’s decorations and food. These women, often working behind the scenes, are nonetheless the cornerstone of these events, bringing warmth, order, and the true taste of the holidays to Latvian communities abroad.