175th Anniversary of the Birth of Krišjānis Barons
Latvia · 2010 · 0.35 Ls
This stamp commemorates the 175th birthday of Krišjānis Barons, a prominent Latvian writer and folklorist. The design features a portrait of Barons alongside a stylized representation of the 'Dainu skapis' (Cabinet of Folksongs), the massive card catalog he created to organize thousands of Latvian folk songs (dainas).
Krišjānis Barons is revered as the 'Father of the Dainas' for his monumental work in collecting and systematizing Latvian oral traditions, which was crucial for the Latvian National Awakening and the preservation of cultural identity.
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