Lettonia (corporation)
| Lettonia | |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 19, 1870, reestablished 1989 Tartu University formerly in Latvian: Tērbatas Universitāte |
| Type | Literary and fencing |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | Local |
| Motto | Vitam, salutem, veritatem "Life, prosperity, truth" Acti labores jucundi "Labors accomplished are pleasant" |
| Colors | Olive Green, Blue, and Gold |
| Symbol | Rapier |
| Flag | |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Members | 400 active |
| Headquarters | Rūpniecības iela 4a Riga LV-1010 Latvia |
| Website | lettonia |
Lettonia is a student corporation (~fraternity) that unites students of various academic courses and older graduates - called "philistines" - following national and patriotic ideals, and building mutual friendship rooted in common principles.
Lettonia is considered the oldest Latvian student corporation. The history of Lettonia began in the era of the Latvian national awakening, when Latvian students had the opportunity to study. Already in 1870, a library was founded in Tērbata and the first theater performance in Latvian was organized. The 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th editions of the collections of articles by Juris Alunāns "Sēta, Daba, Pasaule" were published, as well as a series of encyclopedic collections of articles "Latvju tauta" edited by Vilis Olavs, as well as the first collection of student songs in Latvian.