Masks and snowy streets herald pre-spring rite in Latvia

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Hundreds of people sang, danced and skipped through the snowy streets of Latvia’s capital wearing colorful costumes and masks, participating in a pre-spring rite that dates back to pagan times.

The International Mask Tradition Festival now is celebrated across eastern Europe to….


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