Culture
Traditions, music and the people who keep them going.
Why Estonia's song festival grounds fill up every few years
Every five years, tens of thousands of choral singers gather beneath a massive arched stage in Tallinn, continuing a musical tradition that began in the nineteenth century.
The Võro smoke sauna, an old ritual on UNESCO's list
In south-east Estonia, the chimney-free smoke sauna of Võromaa preserves an ancient communal tradition that combines patient craftsmanship, seasonal birch whisks, and UNESCO recognition.
Kihnu, the island that keeps its own calendar of songs
Preserved in the waters of the Gulf of Riga, the Estonian island of Kihnu maintains a living cultural heritage where maritime songs, weaving traditions, and daily rituals endure.