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How often are the General Latvian Song and Dance Festivals (Vispārējie latviešu Dziesmu un deju svētki) usually held?

In the exam (Latvian)

Cik bieži parasti notiek Vispārējie latviešu Dziesmu un deju svētki?

  1. aEvery yearKatru gadu
  2. bEvery five yearsIk pēc pieciem gadiemCorrect answer
  3. cEvery ten yearsIk pēc desmit gadiem

Why?

The General Latvian Song and Dance Festivals are usually held every five years. In between there are, for example, school youth festivals.

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