Símbolos Letones / Latvian symbols - (Parte II) // By Pilar Encuentra // Be the first to comment!

   

 Leimaņos, el mejor parque de signos Letones. / Leimaņos, the top Latvian signs park.

  Símbolos en la Letonia rural. /  Symbols in the rural Latvia.

¿Quieres saber más sobre símbolos Letones? Visita la otra entrada que dedicamos sobre ellos:

Símbolos Letones / Latvian symbols - (Parte I)

Do you want to know more about Latvian symbols? You can visit the previous post about it:

Símbolos Letones / Latvian symbols - (Parte I)

Last days in Rezekne: 100% Latgalian (Part I) // By Carmen Encuentra // Be the first to comment!

Amazing place to be suprise and getting caught for the enchanted of latgalian traditional cuisine and handicraft
We are talking about Mols!!!

Mols, mākslas salons – bārs, this is meanning pub and art saloon, is located in Latgales iela 22/24 (Latgale Street) in the heart of Latgale, Rēzekne!!!

“Mōls” is exclusive with the dishes being cooked according to the ancient Latgalian recipes.

The interior lets to feel the antiquity and cosiness: the fire-place, ceramic dishes, and paintings on the walls and a very friendly rabbit." (rezekne.lv)

 

In our last days in Rezekne, we spent a nice morning in Mols, as you can see! 



In the entrance to Mols, you can see the flag of Latgale region, in the historical Latgale street with the characteristic red bricks buildings.

Views of Latgale Street, with the Jesus Cathedral in the background.

Inside Mols you can find a nice shop where you can buy many creations made by locals crafters. The stars of this beautiful crafts are the wool socks and the famous triangle winter gloves, they are masterpieces!
 

Rēzekne is an important location for those interested in Latvian pottery. Latgalia’s pottery masters are particularly known for using the techniques of their forebears to create brightly colored pottery in a range of shapes. Also, Latgale black ceramics are well known....

Simbolos Letones / Latvian symbols - (Parte I) // By Pilar Encuentra // Be the first to comment!

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¿Sabias qué?
Es conocido que los Letones antiguos utilizaban la escritura de nudo. ¿Es el famoso cinturón "Lielvarde" un adorno decorativo o un mensaje codificado? :)

"Lielvarde es una pequeña ciudad situada a unos 50 km del sureste de Riga, Letonia. Es a partir de este mismo lugar del que el cinturón Lielvarde es originario. Esta cinta tejida en rojo y blanco representa 22 símbolos antiguos diferentes y era usado por hombres y mujeres durante los actos festivos. Ciertos patrones se podían encontrar en los billetes de Lat, moneda anterior". (Más aquí)

Did you know what?
It is known that ancient Latvians used knot writing. Is the famous  Lielvarde belt a decorative ornament or encoded message? :)

"Lielvarde is a small town located about 50 km southeast of Riga, Latvia. It is from this very place that the well known Lielvarde belt originates. This woven belt in red and white depicts 22 different ancient symbols and was worn by both men and woman during festive events. Certain patterns can even be found on Latvia's banknotes of Lat, previous currency".(More here)