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In which year was the first General Latvian Song Festival (Vispārējie latviešu dziesmu svētki) held in Riga?

In the exam (Latvian)

Kurā gadā Rīgā notika pirmie Vispārējie latviešu dziesmu svētki?

  1. aIn 19051905. gadā
  2. bIn 19221922. gadā
  3. cIn 18731873. gadāCorrect answer

Why?

The first General Latvian Song Festival was held in Riga in 1873. Since then the festival tradition has continued for more than 150 years.

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