Blonde women march on Latvian capital

Over 800 blonde women have marched through the Latvian capital of Riga.

According to AFP, the event was organised with the aim of cheering up locals during the country's current economic crisis.

Student Linda, 19, said: "I feel very good to be surrounded by so many beautiful women. It's great to be blonde."

Another blonde helper Ilze added: "It is just great to do something positive in Latvia and at the same time promote blondes as being fun, positive, intelligent people."

New Zealander Clint, 26, who travelled from Britain for the event, said: "After seeing last year's parade in the news, I knew this was something I could not afford to miss!"

The march marked the end of a week-long blonde celebration, with money collected during the festivities being donated to local charities.