FEstive table

NOVEMBER 2025

Festive Tables of Latvian Communities Abroad: in Different Times and Countries. Photographs From the Collection of the Museum Latvians Abroad.

In Latvian communities outside Latvia, it is customary to offer a plentiful table at festive events. The food is prepared in various ways — participants may bring baskets with homemade treats, or a ladies’ committee may take responsibility for setting the table. For private celebrations, Latvian catering companies often prepare the food.

Ottawa, Canada, 1978. Author: Andrejs Tenne-Šēns.
Festive meal at the Tulsa Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1950s.
Senatobia, USA, 1950s.
Mārtiņdiena celebrations in Montreal, Canada, 1981.
Toronto Latvian Association anniversary, 1960s.
United States of America, 1971.
Miķelis Mežmalieš's 60th anniversary celebration feast, London, 1974. Author: Harijs Blezūrs.
Bethlehem Church event in New York, USA, 1953.

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