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Cultural Holiday in Estonia

Estonians are culturally passionate and there are plenty of exciting events, exhibitions, concerts, theatre performances and festivals happening all year round.

If you love culture and are looking for something different, then look no further.

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Estonia’s rich cultural heritage is full of surprising contrasts from the exotic to the heroic, from the romantic to the modern.

Our ancient Nordic heart and warm, ageless soul have produced a diverse and complex range of cultural treasures.

Ethnic minorities with their ancient folk traditions, songs and costumes still thrive and will make you want to snap your camera to attention. You could:

Meet the Seto people and hear their enchanting Leelo choirs.
Visit the Old Believers who shun tea, coffee, electricity and live an ancient lifestyle.
Witness the Swedish influences and culture along the coast and on Estonia’s islands.

The contrast of seeing medieval castles and other ancient buildings sitting happily alongside the latest modern wood and glass buildings will challenge your conventions about architecture.

It’s true that many people come to see UNESCO protected medieval Tallinn Old Town but look beyond the capital into the countryside and islands and you will find intriguing evidence of how our culture adapted to the occupations and invasions of Germans, Russians and Swedes over the past centuries.

There’s nothing predictable about Estonian culture yet it’s strangely warm and welcoming and quickly becoming progressive and exciting as demonstrated by the ways Estonians have embraced the internet and mobile phone to improve their lives in every way.

Find out more below and dig deeper into Estonia’s exotic past and exciting present.

Source: http://www.visitestonia.com/en/things-to-see-do/cultural-holiday

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