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 Latvia Eurovision 2025: “Bur Man Laimi” Introduction Music has always been an important part of Latvia’s identity, and Eurovision gives the country a chance to showcase that on a larger scale. This is very apparent in Latvia’s historic Song and Dance Festival, where every five years, thousands of people gather in Latvia’s capital city Riga to celebrate Latvian folklore through a mass choral performance. Latvia’s Eurovision performance from 2025 brings its folklore culture to the spotlight with the all female group the Tautumeitas and their song “Bur Man Laimi”. The Tautumeitas are a six-member ensemble formed in 2015, focusing on a blend of traditional folklore and modern sounds. The group is also known for their look on stage, again transforming traditional Latvian clothing into something futuristic (Tautumeitas, n.d.). “Bur Man Laimi” was selected to compete in Eurovision through the Supernova contest, used by Latvia since 2015, winning second place by popular vote and third by ...