Una Smilgaine publishes an article on Latvian lullaby songs in the journal "Traditiones"

Una Smilgaine, a researcher at the Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art of the University of Latvia, has published an article titled "Reassessing Latvian Infant Amusement Verses: Texts and Contexts" in the Slovenian journal "Traditiones" (Vol. 54, No. 2, 2025).

The article explores the cultural, social, and oral tradition significance of Latvian lullaby songs. Author offers a new perspective, viewing these texts not only as folklore material but also as active tools of communication within children's play.

• Read the article here.