Researchers from the «Navigating Post-Exile» Project Participate in the Radio Programme «Global Latvian. 21st Century»
In October, Elvis Friks and Ginta Elksne took part in the recording of two episodes of the radio programme.
Photo: Arnolds Auziņš/Latvijas Radio. From left: Dārta Ceriņa, Elvis Friks, Vanda Dauksta, Agnese DrunkaGinta Elksne took part in a discussion about the forthcoming edited volume, «Latvians in Sweden – Articles, Stories, and Memories», which highlights the experiences of the individuals and organisations that have played a central role in shaping the identity of the Latvian community in Sweden. The volume will also include a chapter by Maruta Pranka and Ginta Elksne, entitled «Oral History Across the Baltic Sea: Cooperation between Latvia and Latvians in Sweden in Life Story Research.» Recording..
In the October 6 edition of the programme, Elvis Friks took part in a discussion exploring public perceptions of the Latvian diaspora, the stereotypes associated with diaspora communities, and the ways these perceptions are reflected upon in contemporary culture and literature. Recording.